MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis 901 FC has extended Head Coach Stephen Glass’ contract through the 2025 season, the team announced Thursday.
901 FC said the soccer club exercised the contract option for Glass, who joined the team ahead of the 2023 season. He led the club to a top four finish and fourth consecutive playoff appearance during his first season.
Under Glass, 901 FC scored 60 goals in 2023 and 40 goals in the 25 matches this season. The team is the top scoring club in the Western Conference this season.
“When we hired Stephen, we wanted a straight shooter, a team player, someone who was on board with an attacking brand of soccer and made no excuses,” said Acting Sporting Director Caleb Patterson-Sewell. “Stephen has delivered in every way and as a club, we are excited to continue building one of the best attacking teams in the USL and consistently compete for Championships for our fans.
“I am delighted to have the opportunity to continue to build upon the work that has taken place over the last two years.” said Glass. “I am looking forward to continuing to build the squad and am grateful for the faith that the club has shown in me since I arrived in late 2022. Along with the rest of the staff, I will continue to do all I can to keep Memphis challenging at the top of the league and give the city a team to be proud of.”
Memphis 901 FC said it will also exercise the contract option for Head of Sports Science Leandro Spinola through 2025. Spinola joined the technical staff in 2023 after a seven-year stint with Brazilian soccer.
"Leandro has delivered one of the best Sport Science programs in our league since he arrived at the club,” said Patterson-Sewell. “His dedication to improving each player, his incredible knowledge, and his ability to embrace our mantra that no job is too big has been first class.”
Memphis 901 FC is on the road Saturday, Aug. 24 at No. 4 Oakland Roots SC with a 9 p.m. CT kickoff. The club returns to AutoZone Park on Wednesday, Sept. 11 for Hometown Heroes Night.
