Memphis 901 FC to relocate to Santa Barbara

How Memphis 901 FC's yearslong stadium dilemma festered, leading to ultimate demise
Memphis 901 FC officials knew for years they'd need to find a new stadium for the club. That never happened. Here's a rundown of how and why.
Memphis 901 FC to relocate to Santa Barbara after failing to find long-term stadium
Memphis 901 FC has played its last game. The USL Championship team has transferred its franchise rights to a new team in Santa Barbara.
901 FC leaving Memphis for Santa Barbara, report says
FC has transferred its USL Championship franchise rights to Santa Barbara, California, marking an end to professional soccer in Memphis, a report by soccer insider, Tom Bogert of GiveMeSport.com says.
901 FC headed to Santa Barbara after six seasons in Memphis
Memphis 901 FC fans show their support for the team during Wednesday's contest with Louisville City FC at AutoZone Park. Memphis won the match 2-1. (Greg Campbell/Special for The Daily Memphian file) It’s official. There will be no professional soccer in Memphis for the foreseeable future.
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USL Championship side Memphis 901 FC will transfer their franchise rights to Santa Barbara, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.
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