
Memphis 901 FC's Nighte Pickering Selected for U.S. U-19 Men's National Team
Published on January 6, 2023 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Memphis 901 FC News Release
Memphis, Tenn. -The United States Soccer Federation announced Memphis 901 FC forward Nighte Pickering has been called up to the U.S. Soccer U-19 Men's Youth National Team.
Pickering will participate in a January domestic training camp in Miami, Fla., marking the young forwards second stint with the U-19 team and 901 FC's first U.S. National Team call up.
Pickering became Memphis' youngest signing in club history during the 2022 season before scoring two goals in seven USL Championship appearances, including a SportsCenter Top-10 and USLC Goal of the Week bicycle kick finish in his debut on August 6.
Before signing with 901 FC, the Birmingham, Ala., native established himself as one of the nation's top young prospects with seven goals in 20 appearances for the FC Dallas Academy team before earning an invite to the U.S. U-19 team's April training camp.
For more information on Memphis 901 FC, visit https://www.memphis901fc.com and follow the club on social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
United Soccer League Championship Stories from January 6, 2023
- Switchbacks FC Retain Johnson and King for the 2023 Season - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
- SD Loyal Announces 2023 Preseason Schedule - San Diego Loyal
- Locomotive Sign GK Javier Garcia - El Paso Locomotive FC
- Indy Eleven Strengthens Midfield with Signing of Jack Blake - Indy Eleven
- The Future Is Now: New Mexico United Announce Academy Contract Signings of Waggoner, Merritt, and Robles - New Mexico United
- Phoenix Rising Transfers Goalkeeper Ben Lundt to MLS Side St. Louis SC - Phoenix Rising FC
- Memphis 901 FC's Nighte Pickering Selected for U.S. U-19 Men's National Team - Memphis 901 FC
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Memphis 901 FC Stories
- Statement from Memphis 901 FC Regarding Franchise Transfer
- Memphis 901 FC's Season Ends with 1-0 Loss to Orange County in Western Conference Semifinal
- Memphis 901 FC Kicks off Playoff Campaign at Home vs. Orange County SC
- Memphis 901 FC's Bruno Lapa Named to USL Championship Team of the Week
- Playoff Tickets on Sale Monday, October 28

