Memphis Americans women’s team wins league championship

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – The Memphis Americans women’s team were crowned champions of the National Indoor Soccer League on Sunday after defeating the Fayetteville Fury and Rome Gladiators in the playoffs.

On Saturday, April 2, the women defeated the Fayetteville Fury 4-1 in the semifinals. The victory marked the seventh time the Memphis Americans defeated the team this season. The next day, the women faced the Rome Gladiators in the NISL championship. After being tied 3-3 at the half, the Memphis Americans scored two unanswered goals to win 5-3.

“I am so proud of these ladies and grateful for the fans who have cheered them on all season long,” said Corey Adamson, Memphis Americans general manager and head coach. “Finishing the season with an 18-3 record when facing such talented teams is no easy feat. They’ve etched their names in the history books by bringing home the first NISL championship. We’re already looking forward to next season.”

Season tickets for the 2022/2023 season are already on sale on the team’s website and start at $180. 2021/2022 season ticket holders have first option to renew their current seats. All season ticket holders have access to all men’s and women’s matches, enjoy postseason and off-season priority access, can attend a meet and greet with the team, and receive a special season ticket holder T-shirt.

ABOUT THE MEMPHIS AMERICANS:
The Memphis Americans are a professional indoor soccer franchise with a men’s team and a women’s team competing in the National Indoor Soccer League. Both teams play home matches at Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi. League action for the inaugural 2021/2022 season began in December 2021. The men finished with a 14-6 record, while the women ended the season with an 18-3 record and the NISL Championship title. The 2022/2023 season is set to begin in December 2022. For more information or to purchase season tickets, please visit memphisamericans.com.