The Chattanooga Red Wolves opened their 2023 USL League One schedule with a scoreless draw against the Northern Colorado Hailstorm in front of 3,059 fans Saturday night at CHI Memorial Stadium in East Ridge.
The home team won the official shot count 5-4 but was unable to find the back of the net. Red Wolves goalkeeper Carlos Avilez was credited with the man of the match honor after saving four shots, including a couple in which he ranged far to his right or his left to make the stop.
Walter Varela had a team-high two shots on target for Chattanooga, the league runner-up last season.
The Red Wolves will play the second leg of a three-game homestand to start the season when Central Valley Fuego FC visits next Saturday.
Compiled by Gene Henley. Contact him at ghenley@timesfreepress.com.