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

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.