In a statement, 901 FC said a soccer-specific stadium was an essential part of keeping a pro team in Memphis and that its stadium plans were “unceremoniously left out” after the city received the state funding.

A new stadium for 901 FC was ultimately left out of a funding deal between the state and the City of Memphis. “After evaluating multiple potential stadium options, unfortunately

FC has transferred its USL Championship franchise rights to Santa Barbara, California, marking an end to professional soccer in Memphis, a report by soccer insider, Tom Bogert of GiveMeSport.com says.

Millions of dollars in state funding failed to yield Memphis 901 FC its own stadium in the Bluff City and now the club is moving to California.

USL Championship side Memphis 901 FC will transfer their franchise rights to Santa Barbara, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.

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