March 31, 2023 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – Chattanooga Red Wolves SC News Release
WHAT TO WATCH FOR AND WHAT TO EXPECT
The Red Wolves return to action at CHI Memorial Stadium to take on Central
Valley Fuego FC. Following a packed out home opener against the Northern
Colorado Hailstorm FC that ended in a 0-0 draw, Chattanooga now looks
to get their first goal of the 2023 season.
Goalkeeper Carlos ÃÂvilez shone in the last match with eight saves, setting a
new Red Wolves record for saves in a single match. His performance earned
him a spot on the USL League One’s Team of the Week as well as a nomi-
nation for Save of the Week due to an impressive kick save in the thirtieth
minute of the match.
Chattanooga met Central Valley Fuego three times in 2022, most recently
on August 3, 2022, resulting in a 1-0 win for the Red Wolves. The two previous
meetings between the clubs favored Chattanooga with a 2-0 on June 11th
and a 2-2 draw on May 14th. This match will also open Central Valley’s season
against USL League One teams, having not yet faced a league through two
weekends of league action.
MAN OF THE MATCH
Fans will be treated to a new post-match Man of the Match promotion
this season at CHI Memorial Stadium presented by Timber Craft Whiskey.
Hosted on the brand new Howl Bar, the player receiving the honor will be
escorted to the newest hospitality area to enjoy a celebratory (and purely
ceremonial) drink with the fans and supporters as well signing a genuine
whiskey barrel to memorialize the moment.
CHATTANOOGA TO HOST SECOND ROUND OF LAMAR HUNT OPEN CUP
The Chattanooga Red Wolves will host a U.S. Open Cup match for the first
time in club history Wednesday April 5th at 7:30pm. The match will be
against the USL Championship side Birmingham Legion FC at CHI Memo-
rial Stadium in a Second Round matchup.
U.S. Soccer has announced the pairings and hosting scenarios for the Sec-
ond Round of the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup – U.S. Soccer’s National
Championship. Twenty-four Division II and 22 Division III pro teams will see
their first tournament action, joining 14 First Round winners in a Second
Round that will feature 30 matches across the country.
Sean McDaniel President and GM of the Red Wolves is excited about being
selected as a host team. “What a great day in Red Wolves history. Hosting
an Open Cup match for the first time in our history is something our club
and our fans have desired, to host it during our fifth year anniversary sea-
son makes it…