Memphis Express (soccer)

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Memphis Express
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Full nameMemphis Express
Nickname(s)The Express
Founded2002
Ground Collierville HS Stadium
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Chairman Jeff Webb, Doug Marchant
Manager Toni Carbognani
League USL Premier Development League
2005 7th, Mid South Division

Memphis Express (The 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.

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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.

Year-by-year

YearDivisionLeagueRegular SeasonPlayoffsOpen Cup
20024USL PDL1st, Mid-SouthConference SemifinalsSecond Round
20034USL PDL2nd, Mid-SouthNational SemifinalsDid not qualify
20044USL PDL3rd, Mid-SouthDid not qualifyDid not qualify
20054USL PDL7th, Mid-SouthDid not qualifyDid not qualify

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