Once again Saturday night, Chattanooga soccer fans turned the city into CFC country.
An announced crowd of 4,574 in Finley Stadium watched the Chattanooga Football Club’s regular-season opener in the National Premier Soccer League.
It may have taken a little while, but CFC gave the crowd – led by the relentless chants from the team’s fan club, the Chattahooligans – exactly what they came to see.
Second-half goals by Daniel Valenciano and Charlie Clarke led CFC to a 2-0 victory over Emerald Force Soccer Club from Knoxville.
“It’s amazing to play here – best crowd ever,” Clarke said. “Even when you’re having a bad game, you know the crowd has your back. It’s a great atmosphere to play in.”