Chattanooga FC 2019–20 NISA football season
The 2019–20 Chattanooga FC season was the club's first season playing in the National Independent Soccer Association , a newly established third division soccer league in the United States , and first professional season since being established in 2009.
Overview Chattanooga FC was admitted into the National Independent Soccer Association on August 15, 2019 and latter fully accepted by the U.S. Soccer Federation on December 11, 2019, and will start competing in the 2020 Spring season .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] The team had spent its entire eleven-year history in the National Premier Soccer League , a semi-pro league generally considered the fourth tier of U.S. Soccer, and reached its National Final on four separate occasions (2010, 2012, 2014, & 2015) which is a shared record for the most finals appearance with Sonoma County Sol .
Prior to joining NISA, Chattanooga hosted two international friendlies. On May 25, the team hosted La Liga side Real Betis in the latter's first game ever in the United States.[ 4] [ 5] The home side scored twice in the final ten minutes in the 4–3 loss in front of 6,115 fans at Finley Stadium .[ 6] The next month, the team took part in 30-time Guatemalan league champion C.S.D. Municipal during its pre-season tour of the U.S., drawing 1–1 at Ridgeland High School in Rossville, Georgia .[ 7] [ 8]
On April 27, 2020, following a stoppage of play and subsequent extension due to the COVID-19 pandemic , NISA announced the cancellation of the 2020 Spring season.[ 9] [ 10] [ 11]
Players and staff
Roster As of March 16, 2020[ 12]
Technical staff
Technical staff
Technical Director
Bill Elliott
Head Coach
Peter Fuller
Director of Soccer Operations
Jordan Mattheiss
Transfers
In
#
Pos.
Player
Signed from
Details
Date
Source
5
DF
Richard Dixon
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
Free transfer
January 6, 2020
[ 13]
1
GK
Phillip D'Amico
Chattanooga FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
January 24, 2020
[ 14]
22
MF
Cameron Woodfin
Chattanooga FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
January 28, 2020
[ 15]
10
MF
Juan Hernandez
Chattanooga FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
January 28, 2020
[ 16]
8
FW
Joao Costa
Chattanooga FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
January 29, 2020
[ 17]
21
DF
Jordan Dunstan
Chattanooga FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
January 29, 2020
[ 18]
28
GK
Alec Redington
St. Louis Community College
Free transfer
January 30, 2020
[ 19]
17
FW
Jowayne Laidley
Chattanooga FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
January 30, 2020
[ 20]
18
FW
Sean Hoffstatter
University of West Florida
Free transfer
January 31, 2020
[ 21]
14
FW
Brian Bement
Forward Madison FC
Free transfer
February 3, 2020
[ 22]
20
MF
Christopher Marshall
Oglethorpe University
Free transfer
February 3, 2020
[ 23]
4
DF
Juan Sanchez
Chattanooga FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
February 5, 2020
[ 24]
11
FW
Kaleb Jackson
South Georgia Tormenta FC
Free transfer
February 6, 2020
[ 25]
24
DF
Soren Yuhaschek
Chattanooga FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
February 7, 2020
[ 26]
7
FW
Clayton Adams
Austin Bold FC
Free transfer
February 10, 2020
[ 27]
9
FW
Santiago Agudelo
Fort Hays State University
Free transfer
February 11, 2020
[ 28]
23
MF
Ian McGrath
OKC Energy FC
Free transfer
February 21, 2020
[ 29]
3
DF
Jerry Saint-Vil
South Georgia Tormenta
Free transfer
February 25, 2020
[ 30]
2
DF
Raymond Lee
Hartford Athletic
Free transfer
February 26, 2020
[ 31]
15
DF
Sean Reynolds
Saint Louis FC
Free transfer
February 27, 2020
[ 32]
12
MF
Kyle Carr
Lansing Ignite FC
Free transfer
February 27, 2020
[ 33]
MF
Alec McKinley
Mobile Rams
Free transfer
February 28, 2020
[ 34]
19
FW
Ryan Marcano
Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels
Free transfer
February 28, 2020
6
MF
Nick Spielman
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Free transfer
February 28, 2020
64
DF
Erik Panzer
Southern United FC
Free transfer
March 16, 2020
[ 35]
Friendlies
Competitions
NISA Fall season Chattanooga did not take part in the 2019 NISA Fall season in an official capacity. On August 15, the NISA Board of Governors announced the team, along with Detroit City FC and Oakland Roots SC , had been accepted into the league but would not begin full league play until Spring 2020.[ 36] [ 37] [ 38] During the fall, Chattanooga did play a friendly home-and-away series against NISA side Stumptown Athletic with both games ending in a draw.[ 39] [ 40]
NISA Spring season Details for the 2020 NISA Spring season were announced January 27, 2020.[ 41]
Standings Updated to match(es) played on March 8, 2020. Source:
NISAofficial.com (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Results summary
Overall
Home
Away
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
Matches
U.S. Open Cup For the first time in its history, Chattanooga will automatically qualify for the U.S. Open Cup tournament. The team will enter the 2020 tournament with the rest of the National Independent Soccer Association teams in the Second Round.[ 44] It was announced on January 29 that their first opponent would be USL Championship side Memphis 901 FC .[ 45]
Squad statistics As of Match played 29 February 2020
Appearances and goals
Goal scorers
Disciplinary record
See also
References
^ "Chattanooga FC, Detroit City FC, Michigan Stars FC & Oakland Roots SC Approved to Play in NISA Spring 2020 Competition" . www.nisaofficial.com . Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ MacCoon, Patrick. "Chattanooga Football Club announces it will be joining a professional soccer league" . timesfreepress.com . Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ Steger, Preston. "Chattanooga FC to join the ranks of pro soccer with new association membership" . www.wrcbtv.com . Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Real Betis to face CFC Memorial Day Weekend" . Chattanooga FC . March 14, 2019. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Spanish Soccer Giant Real Betis Ready to Face Chattanooga FC" . WDEF . May 21, 2019. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ Tanner, Jim. "Chattanooga FC loses only 4-3 to world power Real Betis" . timesfreepress.com . Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga Football Club to Play 30-Time Guatemalan Champion CSD Municipal" . Chattanooga FC . June 20, 2019. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ Moryan, Angela (June 30, 2019). "CFC draws with Guatemala's CSD Municipal" . WDEF . Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ MacCoon, Patrick. "Chattanooga FC, Red Wolves face break in play as pro soccer leagues suspend seasons amid COVID-19 anxiety" . timesfreepress.com . Retrieved April 29, 2020 .
^ a b c d e "NISA OFFICIAL UPDATE" . nisaofficial.com . National Independent Soccer Association. Retrieved April 28, 2020 .
^ French, Kerry. "Chattanooga Football Club announced the cancellation of spring season" . www.wrcbtv.com . Retrieved April 29, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC 2019 Roster" . chattanoogafc.com. Retrieved February 12, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga Football Club Signs Defender Richard Dixon as First Professional Player" . Chattanooga FC . January 6, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga Football Club Signs NPSL Award Winning Goalkeeper Phil D'Amico" . Chattanooga FC . January 24, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Welcomes Midfielder Cameron Woodfin Back to the Club" . Chattanooga FC . January 28, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Signs Juan Hernandez for Inaugural Pro Season" . Chattanooga FC . January 28, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Golden Boot Winner Joao Costa Returns to the Club for 2020" . Chattanooga FC . January 29, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Signs Jordan Dunstan for 2020 Season" . Chattanooga FC . January 29, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga Football Club Adds Goalkeeper Alec Redington to the 2020 Roster" . Chattanooga FC . January 30, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Signs Jowayne Laidley for 2020" . Chattanooga FC . January 30, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Welcomes Sean Hoffstatter to the Frontline" . Chattanooga FC . January 31, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Signs Brian Bement from Forward Madison" . Chattanooga FC . February 3, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Adds Creative Topher Marshall in Midfield for 2020 Season" . Chattanooga FC . February 3, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Strengthens Defense with Juan Sanchez" . Chattanooga FC . February 5, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Signs Forward Kaleb Jackson for 2020 Season" . Chattanooga FC . February 6, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC welcomes Defender Soren Yuhaschek Back for 2020 Season" . Chattanooga FC . February 7, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Signs Forward Clayton Adams from Austin Bold FC" . Chattanooga FC . February 10, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Adds Firepower; Signs Forward Santi Agudelo to 2020 Squad" . Chattanooga FC . February 11, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Signs Midfielder Ian McGrath for 2020 Season" . Chattanooga FC . February 21, 2020. Archived from the original on February 24, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Signs Defender Jerry Saint-Vil for 2020 Season" . Chattanooga FC . February 25, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Adds Veteran Defender Raymond Lee to 2020 Squad" . Chattanooga FC . February 26, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Adds Defender Sean Reynolds to Team for 2020 Campaign" . Chattanooga FC . February 27, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Strengthens Midfield, Signs Kyle Carr for 2020 Season" . Chattanooga FC . February 27, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Adds Three Players Ahead of First Professional Match" . Chattanooga FC . February 28, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC Signs Veteran Defender Erik Panzer for 2020 Season" . Chattanooga FC . March 16, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2020 .
^ "NISA ANNOUNCES CHATTANOOGA FC, DETROIT CITY FC & OAKLAND ROOTS SC" . nisasoccer.org . National Independent Soccer Association. Retrieved February 9, 2020 .
^ "Chattanooga FC to go professional in 2020" . Chattanooga FC . August 15, 2019. Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ Sports, WDEF (August 15, 2019). "Chattanooga FC To Go Professional In 2020 Joining NISA" . WDEF . Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ McCoon, Patrick. "Chattanooga FC earns draw with Stumptown Athletic in North Carolina" . timesfreepress.com . Retrieved February 9, 2020 .
^ MacCoon, Patrick. "Chattanooga FC, Stumptown Athletic finish scoreless in NISA exhibition preview at Finley Stadium" . timesfreepress.com . Retrieved February 9, 2020 .
^ "Schedule" . National Independent Soccer Association . Retrieved February 10, 2020 .
^ a b c d "NISA ANNOUNCES SUSPENSION OF SEASON FOR 30 DAYS" . nisaofficial.com . National Independent Soccer Association. Retrieved March 12, 2020 .
^ a b c d e "NISA EXTENDS SUSPENSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CDC GUIDELINES" . nisaofficial.com . National Independent Soccer Association. Retrieved March 20, 2020 .
^ "RECORD-SETTING 100 TEAMS CONFIRMED FOR 2020 LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP, 107TH EDITION OF U.S. SOCCER'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP" . ussoccer.com . U.S. Soccer. Retrieved February 8, 2020 .
^ "2020 U.S. OPEN CUP SECOND ROUND PAIRINGS AND HOST SCENARIOS" . Retrieved February 8, 2020 .
^ "U.S. Soccer Temporarily Suspends 2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Due to Covid-19 Outbreak" . www.ussoccer.com . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
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