Juan Hernandez was a late addition to the Chattanooga Football Club roster in 2015, and although he showed flashes of what he could do when on the pitch, a deep roster limited his chances to get on the field.
This season, with the former Bethel University standout around for a full year, he’s getting his opportunities – and taking advantage of them.
Hernandez has been a key player from his midfielder spot. He’s started as well as come off the bench, and he had two goals and a couple of assists going into the team’s match late Saturday night in New Orleans against the Jesters.
Chattanooga FC plays Thursday at Nashville but will be home next Saturday to face the Birmingham Hammers in the National Premier Soccer League “game of the week.”
“Juan has been great. I don’t think there’s any question he’s in our top 11,” CFC coach Bill Elliott said after last week’s win over Knoxville. “He’s been out with a couple of health issues – him and Luke (Winter) – so we’re making sure we bring them back at the right pace. Not too much too quick.”