Memphis 901 FC Earns First Win in Club History

Memphis 901 FC Earns First Win in Club History

Dally, Caldwell Help Memphis Top Bethlehem Steel FC

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CHESTER, Pennsylvania – After what seemed like the longest four minutes of stoppage time, it all dawned on Memphis 901 FC head coach Tim Mulqueen as the final whistle blew.

“Tonight’s pretty special,” Mulqueen said after his club defeated Bethlehem Steel FC 1-0, cementing the first win 901 FC history. “Having been here from the beginning, I realize how important tonight is for our fans, our ownership group of Peter Freund, Craig Unger and Tim Howard and for the City of Memphis.

“I think the guys were heroic in how they played, and they delivered.”

Mulqueen hugged his players one by one as they walked off the pitch, congratulating them on reaching yet another milestone in the club’s infancy.

One of those players was forward Rashawn Dally, who scored his first goal as a professional soccer player and helped write another chapter in 901 FC history.

“I thanked him,” Mulqueen said with a laugh. “He hit home his first goal like a pro and I’m just delighted for him.”

Dally’s goal in the 58th minute coupled with the outstanding play from goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell, who recorded his first clean sheet as a pro, were just a few of the highlights from an overall defensive match.

Memphis’ defense held strong as Bethlehem took 11 total shots (two on target) including a pair that ricocheted off the post.

Bethlehem ended the night owning several statistical categories.

But the one that mattered when it was all said and done belonged to the club from the 901 area code.

And three points along with a Top 10 position in the USL Championship’s Eastern Conference are headed back to Memphis.

Memphis 901 FC is back in action Friday for its second match of the club’s three-match road trip.

Memphis will face New York Red Bulls II at 6:00 p.m. CT at MSU Soccer Park.

The club will return home Wednesday, April 10 to face Atlanta United 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Single match tickets for that match and all home matches in April are now on sale.

Season tickets, group tickets, and 7 Match Flex Plans are also available, with full season tickets starting at just $10 per match. Call (901) 7216000 or go to www.memphis901fc. com/tickets for more information on all ticket options.

For the latest information on Memphis 901 FC, visit www.memphis901fc.com and follow the club on social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

About Memphis 901 FC The Memphis 901 FC franchise was announced on Jan. 8, 2018 and will begin play at AutoZone Park in Downtown Memphis as part of the USL Championship in March. Memphis 901 FC, led by Principal Owner Peter Freund, President Craig Unger, Sporting Director Andrew Bell, and head coach Tim Mulqueen, is part of a market that includes over 8,000 youth soccer players, an established American Outlaws chapter, and strong collegiate programs.

About the USL The United Soccer League (USL) is the largest professional soccer organization in North America, possessing nearly a decade of experience in bringing the world’s game to communities across the United States and Canada. Overseeing the USL Championship, USL League One, and USL League Two, the organization is built on a proven and recognized model in international football and counts more than 100 clubs in its membership.

Based in Tampa, Florida, the USL has grown over the past decade into a model organization with strong corporate partnerships, stable organizational leadership and a dedicated staff that provides outstanding support to member clubs and outside partners. Sanctioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation and Canadian Soccer Association, the USL is #UnitedForSoccer, moving the game forward in the United States and Canada.

By Aldo Amato