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Chattanooga FC wins NISA opener in shutout at Finley

Right forward Mutaya Mwape and left forward Taylor Gray were in harmony Saturday as the Chattanooga Football Club opened its 2023 NISA schedule.

By Staff Report April 1, 2023

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Chattanooga's Mutaya Mwape celebrates after scoring his second goal in Saturday's home win against Gold Star FC Detroit.

What to watch for as Chattanooga FC opens 15th season this weekend at home

The 15th season in Chattanooga Football Club history has the potential to be one of the best yet.

By Patrick MacCoon March 31, 2023

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Chattanooga FC's Alex McGrath, right, kicks the ball during a preseason exhibition against MLS club Atlanta United FC on Jan. 28 at Finley Stadium. CFC will be back at Finley on Saturday aternoon to open its 2023 league schedule against new NISA member Gold Star FC Detroit.

Chattanooga Red Wolves draw in first of three home matches to open season

The Chattanooga Red Wolves have kicked off their fifth season.

By Staff Report March 25, 2023

Staff file photo / The Chattanooga Red Wolves opened their 2023 USL League One schedule Saturday.

Chattanooga Red Wolves kick off 2023 season at home this weekend

What's new for the Chattanooga Red Wolves in 2023? Quite a lot, actually.

By Gene Henley March 24, 2023

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / Defender Aaron Lombardi, right, is among the returning players this year for the Chattanooga Red Wolves, who open their 2023 USL League One schedule Saturday night.

Zeke Ortiz nets four more goals as Dalton downs Baylor

It wasn't how Matt Cheaves would have preferred it, but the Dalton Catamount soccer team continued its dominance over interstate rival Baylor Tuesday night at Harmon Field.

By Lindsey Young March 21, 2023

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Dalton (17) Ezekiel Ortiz scores his second goal of the night as Baylor (18) Hayden Techarisiwan defends during their game at Harmon Field in Dalton on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Dalton came back from a 3-2 deficit at the half to win 5-4.

CFC legend Juan Hernandez announces retirement

Juan Hernandez has put in a great shift for the Chattanooga Football Club.

By Patrick MacCoon March 14, 2023

Staff file photo by C.B. Schmelter /
Chattanooga FC's Juan Hernandez (10) has announced his retirement after eight seasons with the club.

MLS 2023 kickoff: Atlanta, Nashville both have players to watch

The biggest winner in Major League Soccer's offseason transfer market ended up being the rumor mill.

By TIM BOOTH / The Associated Press February 25, 2023

AP photo by John Raoux / Atlanta United's Thiago Almada, right, gets position on a pass in front of Orlando City's Antonio Carlos during the first half of an MLS match last September.

As MLS kicks off new year, Apple TV Season Pass could change the game

Don Garber smiled as he showed off Major League Soccer's new facility.

By JOE REEDY / The Associated Press February 24, 2023

AP photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez / Los Angeles FC's Carlos Vela hoists the MLS Cup as he celebrates with teammates after defeating the Philadelphia Union on penalty kicks to win the 2022 title in November. A new MLS season kicks off Saturday.

Alumbaugh leaves professional Chattanooga Football Club in good spot

In a fitting end, Jeremy Alumbaugh stood on the field taking in the final moments of Chattanooga FC's impressive 3-3 draw against Atlanta United FC in front of a great turnout Saturday at Finley Stadium.

By Patrick MacCoon January 31, 2023

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Markus Naglestad, right, battles against Atlanta United's Franco Ibarra during the CFC's 3-3 draw against the MLS club this past Saturday at Finley Stadium. The exhibition marked the final game for outgoing CEO Jeremy Alumbaugh.

GPS’ Ball is Chattanooga’s first prep soccer All American

Kennedy Ball has been a part of a lot of firsts in her soccer career at GPS. The latest ‘first’ is the most impressive.

By Patrick MacCoon January 30, 2023

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