Memphis Express
Memphis Express
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Full name |
Memphis Express |
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Nickname(s) |
The Express |
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Founded |
2002 |
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Ground |
Collierville HS Stadium |
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Ground Capacity |
???? |
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Chairman |
Jeff Webb, Doug Marchant |
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Manager |
Toni Carbognani |
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League |
USL Premier Development League |
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2005 |
7th, Mid South Division |
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Memphis Express were an American soccer team, founded in 2002. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2005, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.
The Express played their home games in the stadium on the grounds of Collierville High School in Collierville, Tennessee, 31 miles east of downtown Memphis. The team's colors were white, purple and black.
Final Squad
vs Laredo Heat, 22 July 2005
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. |
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Position |
Player
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2 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
DF |
Gary Connolly
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3 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
DF |
Darren Bauer
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4 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
DF |
C.J. Neff
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5 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
MF |
Ben Buerger
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6 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
FW |
Jason Fairless
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7 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
MF |
Brad Whitsitt
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8 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
MF |
Ashley Charnock
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9 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
FW |
Freddy Tims
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12 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
GK |
Sebastian Vecchio-Dezillo |
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No. |
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Position |
Player
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13 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
FW |
Steven Medlock
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15 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
MF |
Trey Whitsitt
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17 |
![Jamaica](../I/m/Flag_of_Jamaica.svg.png) |
MF |
Dewayne Lawrence
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18 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
MF |
Harrison Kiser
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19 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
DF |
Nick Berra
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20 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
DF |
John Williams
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21 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
GK |
Brenton Saylor
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22 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
DF |
Matt Long
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23 |
![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
FW |
Brandon Neal |
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Year-by-year
Year |
Division |
League |
Regular Season |
Playoffs |
Open Cup |
2002 |
4 |
USL PDL |
1st, Mid-South |
Conference Semifinals |
Second Round |
2003 |
4 |
USL PDL |
2nd, Mid-South |
National Semifinals |
Did not qualify |
2004 |
4 |
USL PDL |
3rd, Mid-South |
Did not qualify |
Did not qualify |
2005 |
4 |
USL PDL |
7th, Mid-South |
Did not qualify |
Did not qualify |
Honors
- USL PDL Southern Conference Champions 2003
- USL PDL Mid-South Division Champions 2002
Notable former players
Coaches
-
Toni Carbognani 2002-05
Stadia
Average Attendance
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