20 years ago, Eliza Wellford Fletcher played for the team. Now, they’re breaking ground on her stadium.
University of Memphis officials broke ground on the Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Courtesy Memphis Tigers Athletics)
As she did when she was alive, Eliza Wellford Fletcher is going to pull the Memphis Tigers soccer team through once again.
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University of Memphis University of Memphis women's soccer Brooks Monaghan Eliza FletcherJohn Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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