Memphis 901 FC scores first win in club history
Rashawn Dally's goal gave Memphis 901 FC its first win in club history Sunday.
The 1-0 decision came on the road against Bethlehem Steel FC.
“Tonight’s pretty special,” coach Tim Mulqueen said. “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 all his players following the victory, but he had a few extra words for Dally.
“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 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 Bethle- hem took 11 total shots (two on target) including a pair that ricocheted off the post. Bethlehem ended the night owning several statistical categories.
With the win, 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 threematch road trip. Memphis will face New York Red Bulls II at 6 p.m. at MSU Soccer Park. The club will return home April 10 to face Atlanta United 2 at 7 p.m.