2016 Birmingham Hammers
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The 2016 Birmingham Hammers was a professional soccer team representing Birmingham in its first year in the National Premier Soccer League's Southeast Conference. BBVA Compass signed on as title sponsor for the team.
The Hammer's first season in the NPSL kicked off on May 14, 2016 with 0-1 home loss to Chattanooga FC. The Hammers' first victory came a month later when they blanked Memphis City FC at home. They finished the season with 2 wins, 7 losses and a tie. Another scheduled game, versus the Georgia Revolution, was canceled.
Season
- May 14: Chattanooga FC defeated the Hammers 0-1 at Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex.
- May 20: A scheduled game vs. Georgia Revolution canceled.
- May 21: The Knoxville Force defeated the Hammers 1-3 at the Sansom Sports Complex in Knoxville.
- June 4: The New Orleans Jesters defeated the Hammers 1-4 at Pan American Stadium in New Orleans.
- June 10: The Hammers shut out Memphis City FV at Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex.
- June 12: Nashville FC defeated the Hammers 0-1 at Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex.
- June 18: Chattanooga FC defeated the Hammers 0-2 at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga.
- June 22: The Knoxville Force defeated the Hammers 1-2 at Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex.
- June 25: The Birmingham Hammers and New Orleans Jesters played to a 1-1 tie at Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex.
- June 29: Memphis City FC defeated the Hammers 3-4 at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis.
- July 2: The Hammers beat Nashville FC 2-1 at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville.