Tim Howard is set to take over as Memphis 901’s general manager, sources tell The Athletic. Howard is already handling roster management for the USL Championship club, including helping to make their final decisions on returning players for the 2020 season and working with head coach Tim Mulqueen to identify new signings ahead of the winter window.



When reached on Monday, Memphis 901 declined to comment. Sources indicate that Howard will officially be announced after the new year, when his MLS contract reaches its end.



Howard helped launch the club in his hometown as a minority owner this past year. The 2019 season was Memphis 901’s first, with the club finishing nine points out of the playoff places in the Eastern Conference and closing the season with a four-match losing streak and five defeats in their final six matches.



Howard will enter the job with tremendous existing rapport with the returning head coach. Howard met Mulqueen...