At the start of its season, the Chattanooga Football Club set the goal of reaching the National Premier Soccer League Final Four in Madison, Ala.
The second-year amateur soccer team did that, going undefeated in the Southeast Conference. Thursday, CFC took its season a step further by beating the Madison (Wis.) 56ers 2-0 in the semifinals.
“We crossed the point of wouldn’t it be great if we could get there,” general manager Sean McDaniel said. “Now, emotionally and physically and mentally, it’s like, ‘OK, let’s win. Let’s bring the trophy back to Chattanooga.'”
Editor’s note: Staff writer John Frierson will be live blogging tonight from Chattanooga FC’s game for the NPSL championship. Go to timesfreepress.com for running updates.
Chattanooga FC (7-0-2) will play the Sacramento Gold (8-2-1), a first-year club, for the NPSL championship tonight at 8:30 EDT at Madison City Schools Stadium.