Statement from Memphis 901 FC President Craig Unger on the Departure of Head Coach Ben Pirmann

November 17, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Memphis 901 FC News Release

After lengthy conversations with Principal Owner Peter Freund, who expressed his and the entire organization's deep desire to keep Ben Pirmann at 901 FC given his outstanding contributions to the club, and after offering a new, multi-year, precedent setting contract, Ben informed the club that though he was appreciative, he no longer wished to stay in the City of Memphis.

We share in your disappointment. We respect and honor Ben's decision and wish him the best in his future endeavors and are grateful for his contributions to Memphis 901 FC.

We are excited about the 2023 Season, with 12 returning players from our record setting season, a new head coach announcement in the coming days, and continued progress on a soccer specific stadium at Liberty Park. The future is strong for Memphis 901 FC, and we are committed to continuing to build the best professional soccer organization in the USL Championship.

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

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