MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Memphis 901 FC returns home for the first time in over three weeks Wednesday night.
The club will make its national TV debut on ESPNews against Atlanta United 2 starting at 7:00 p.m. at AutoZone Park.
Wednesday night's match is a clash of two clubs fighting for a Top 10 position. Memphis will not only be looking to build separation in the Eastern Conference standings, the club will aim for the first home win in club history.
Here are three things to watch Wednesday:
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Memphis 901 FC returns home for the first time in over three weeks Wednesday night.
The club will make its national TV debut on ESPNews against Atlanta United 2 starting at 7:00 p.m. at AutoZone Park.
Wednesday night’s match is a clash of two clubs fighting for a Top 10 position. Memphis will not only be looking to build separation in the Eastern Conference standings, the club will aim for the first home win in club history.
Here are three things to watch Wednesday:
Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home
The home atmosphere inside AutoZone Park has already raised eyebrows across the league. In its only two matches, 901 FC has drawn more than 16,000 fans to the top pro soccer venue in the state. With another large crowd expected Wednesday, will 901 FC settle into the match quicker with thousands of faithful supporters by their side. In its three matches on the road, Memphis played in front of 4,766 fans…total. Homefield advantage is expected to be in full effect Wednesday night and that can only help the home club.
The home atmosphere inside AutoZone Park has already raised eyebrows across the league. In its only two matches, 901 FC has drawn more than 16,000 fans to the top pro soccer venue in the state. With another large crowd expected Wednesday, will 901 FC settle into the match quicker with thousands of faithful supporters by their side. In its three matches on the road, Memphis played in front of 4,766 fans…total. Homefield advantage is expected to be in full effect Wednesday night and that can only help the home club.
Continued Form
Continued Form
Memphis scored a total of four goals over the past three weeks on the road. That’s two more than the club scored in its first two matches at home. The amount of chances has only increased as the attacking group has found a rhythm. Despite scoring just one goal in its last match against North Carolina FC, Memphis’ group created seven chances. Memphis has averaged eight chances created per match since it last played at AutoZone Park. Will Memphis showcase its recent form Wednesday night?
Memphis scored a total of four goals over the past three weeks on the road. That’s two more than the club scored in its first two matches at home. The amount of chances has only increased as the attacking group has found a rhythm. Despite scoring just one goal in its last match against North Carolina FC, Memphis’ group created seven chances. Memphis has averaged eight chances created per match since it last played at AutoZone Park. Will Memphis showcase its recent form Wednesday night?
Fighting for a Spot
Fighting for a Spot
Memphis has faced a number of top teams so far this season including playoff contenders Tampa Bay, North Carolina and Bethlehem Steel. Atlanta is fighting for a playoff spot and looks to be in much better form than that club was last year. Both Atlanta and Memphis are fighting for a Top 10 spot in the East with Memphis sitting in 11th (one spot out) and Atlanta in 12th. Wednesday night’s match could be pretty fluid with two teams boasting scoring talent. Memphis was bolstered by the return of forward Elliot Collier last week, in addition to Rashawn Dally and Duane Muckette and Adam Najem. All four players have been involved in goals early in the season. Atlanta will bring in 2017 Golden Boot contender Romario Williams, who is on loan from Atlanta United (MLS) and leads the team with three goals.
Memphis has faced a number of top teams so far this season including playoff contenders Tampa Bay, North Carolina and Bethlehem Steel. Atlanta is fighting for a playoff spot and looks to be in much better form than that club was last year. Both Atlanta and Memphis are fighting for a Top 10 spot in the East with Memphis sitting in 11th (one spot out) and Atlanta in 12th. Wednesday night’s match could be pretty fluid with two teams boasting scoring talent. Memphis was bolstered by the return of forward Elliot Collier last week, in addition to Rashawn Dally and Duane Muckette and Adam Najem. All four players have been involved in goals early in the season. Atlanta will bring in 2017 Golden Boot contender Romario Williams, who is on loan from Atlanta United (MLS) and leads the team with three goals.
