One Knoxville SC vs. Memphis 901 FC

Venue: Regal Soccer Stadium; Knoxville, Tenn.
Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Weather: Mostly sunny, 81°
Broadcast: YouTube

In just its second-ever match as a professional squad, One Knoxville SC is set to host intra-state rival Memphis 901 FC as the USL Championship side traverses the Volunteer State. Knoxville opened its professional campaign with a 2-1 victory over fellow League One expansion side Lexington SC in Week 1, but OKSC hasn't taken the field in over two weeks due to its Week 3 contest being postponed. For Memphis, the 2022 Eastern Conference Semifinalists have had a tough time adjusting to life after Ben Pirmann, as 901 FC are last in the USL Championship's Eastern Conference with a winless three-match start to the 2023 campaign.

Memphis will surely be hungry to grab its first win of 2023 and avoid a Second Round U.S. Open Cup exit at the hands of a lower-division, in-state opponent for the second consecutive season. First-time entrants Knoxville will play with nothing to lose, and the veteran leadership of Head Coach Mark McKeever - who has downed USL Championship opponents in the past as head coach of League Two side Mississipi Brilla FC - will be key should the first-year League One side hope to record the first professional cupset of the tournament.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

KNX - Jordan Skelton: One of the most experienced defenders along Knoxville's backline will be tasked with containing Memphis' attacking collection of Phillip Goodrum, Laurent Kissiedou and Bruno Lapa, among others.

MEM - Bill Hamid: Longtime D.C. United and United States Men's National Team goalkeeper Bill Hamid joined 901 FC recently, making his first start for Memphis in a 1-1 draw in Miami last week. The 32-year-old 'keeper may be tough for Knoxville's attacking group to crack.

MORE INFORMATION

First Season	2022	2019
Location	Knoxville, Tenn.	Memphis, Tenn.
League	USL League One	USL Championship
2023 League Record (Standing)	1-0-0 (4th)	0-2-1 (12th, Eastern)
Record vs. Opposing League	N/A	N/A
USOC Record (Appearances)	0-0 (1*)	2-2 (3*)
Best USOC Finish (Year)	Second Round (2023*)	Round of 32 (2019)

*Tournament ongoing