MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Professional soccer returns to AutoZone Park on April 10 as Memphis 901 FC welcomes Atlanta United 2.
Kickoff for Wednesday's match is slated for 7:00 p.m.
The match will offer several opportunities for Memphians from appearing on national television to watching some of the top talent in the United Soccer League Championship.
Here are five reasons why you should be at AutoZone Park:
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Professional soccer returns to AutoZone Park on April 10 as Memphis 901 FC welcomes Atlanta United 2.
Kickoff for Wednesday’s match is slated for 7:00 p.m.
The match will offer several opportunities for Memphians from appearing on national television to watching some of the top talent in the United Soccer League Championship.
Here are five reasons why you should be at AutoZone Park:
National TV Debut
National TV Debut
For the first time in club history, 901 FC will be featured on national television. The April 10 match will be on ESPNews as part of the USL Championship’s Game of the Week coverage. The USL partnered with the Worldwide Leader in Sports prior to the 2019 season and this will be the first of two appearances this year for 901 FC. The next will be on the road April 30 at Louisville City FC, so Wednesday will be your only shot to be on national television and show the world how you #DefendMemphis.
For the first time in club history, 901 FC will be featured on national television. The April 10 match will be on ESPNews as part of the USL Championship’s Game of the Week coverage. The USL partnered with the Worldwide Leader in Sports prior to the 2019 season and this will be the first of two appearances this year for 901 FC. The next will be on the road April 30 at Louisville City FC, so Wednesday will be your only shot to be on national television and show the world how you #DefendMemphis.
Norvell Guitar Smash
Norvell Guitar Smash
A brand-new tradition is brewing at AutoZone Park and a major voice will take part in it April 10. Memphis head football coach Mike Norvell will smash a guitar on an amp prior to Wednesday’s kickoff. The pre-match ritual has quickly caught on in the Bluff City with 901 FC Principal Owner Peter Freund and Bluff City Mafia leader Clayton France already partaking in it. Norvell is already taking suggestions on his swing.
A brand-new tradition is brewing at AutoZone Park and a major voice will take part in it April 10. Memphis head football coach Mike Norvell will smash a guitar on an amp prior to Wednesday’s kickoff. The pre-match ritual has quickly caught on in the Bluff City with 901 FC Principal Owner Peter Freund and Bluff City Mafia leader Clayton France already partaking in it. Norvell is already taking suggestions on his swing.
The Atmosphere
The Atmosphere
The roof nearly blew off the stadium in front of the highest attendance in the league in Week 2. The atmosphere is unlike anything you’ll experience in the Mid-South. The smoke, the pageantry and the adrenaline rush for 90-plus minutes is something you’ll experience Wednesday at AutoZone Park. Wednesday is an opportunity for Memphis to put on a show for the entire world and show how crazy the Bluff City is for the beautiful game.
The roof nearly blew off the stadium in front of the highest attendance in the league in Week 2. The atmosphere is unlike anything you’ll experience in the Mid-South. The smoke, the pageantry and the adrenaline rush for 90-plus minutes is something you’ll experience Wednesday at AutoZone Park. Wednesday is an opportunity for Memphis to put on a show for the entire world and show how crazy the Bluff City is for the beautiful game.
We Return Home
We Return Home
The talent Coach Tim Mulqueen and the 901 FC technical staff has brought to Memphis has blended together quickly. Memphis boasts a ton of talent from rising U.S. goalkeeper prospect Jeff Caldwell to international standouts like midfielder Adam Najem, Triston Hodge, Leston Paul and forward Duane Muckette. And that’s just the beginning of a young core bursting at the seams with talent. Memphis’ opponent will bring the next crop of talent that defending MLS Cup champion Atlanta United FC has waiting in the wings. Names like George Bello, Romario Williams and Florentin Pogba, brother of Manchester United superstar Paul Pogba, could line-up opposite 901 FC. All in all, Wednesday is expected to be a real showcase of USL Championship talent.
The talent Coach Tim Mulqueen and the 901 FC technical staff has brought to Memphis has blended together quickly. Memphis boasts a ton of talent from rising U.S. goalkeeper prospect Jeff Caldwell to international standouts like midfielder Adam Najem, Triston Hodge, Leston Paul and forward Duane Muckette. And that’s just the beginning of a young core bursting at the seams with talent. Memphis’ opponent will bring the next crop of talent that defending MLS Cup champion Atlanta United FC has waiting in the wings. Names like George Bello, Romario Williams and Florentin Pogba, brother of Manchester United superstar Paul Pogba, could line-up opposite 901 FC. All in all, Wednesday is expected to be a real showcase of USL Championship talent.
End Your Day, Start Your Night
End Your Day, Start Your Night
Although kickoff is at 7:00 p.m., the party gets started at 4:30 p.m. on the AutoZone Park plaza. The plaza will feature a DJ, games and $3 beer specials. The pre-match festivities offer the perfect opportunity to ramp up the excitement headed into Wednesday’s nationally televised match. End your day and start your night off at the plaza.
Although kickoff is at 7:00 p.m., the party gets started at 4:30 p.m. on the AutoZone Park plaza. The plaza will feature a DJ, games and $3 beer specials. The pre-match festivities offer the perfect opportunity to ramp up the excitement headed into Wednesday’s nationally televised match. End your day and start your night off at the plaza.
