January 20, 2024 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – Chattanooga Red Wolves SC News Release
The Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club is excited to announce the signing of Omar Hernandez to the 2024 roster, pending league and federation approval.
One of the most storied players in Dalton’s soccer-rich history, the Dalton native led Dalton High School to the 2019 Georgia State Championship and was named Gatorade’s National Player of the Year. During his time with the Catamounts, he set the school record for scoring and assists with 84 goals and 64 assists. He played for the USL League Two Dalton Red Wolves where he scored one goal in six appearances during the 2019 season.
Hernández began his collegiate career with Wake Forest University from 2019 to 2022 where he scored 13 goals and ten assists in 70 appearances and 32 starts. He was named to the 2022 ACC Preseason Watch List and received a nomination to the third-team, All-South Region in 2021.
Hernández then spent the 2023 season as a graduate transfer playing with NCAA Division I Mercer University participating in the Southern Conference. He scored three goals across 18 appearances and 16 starts with three assists.
“A top talent, but more importantly a top talent with roots in Chattanooga and Dalton,” said Chattanooga head coach Scott Mackenzie. “Omar is someone all the young players in Chattanooga and Dalton can look to as an inspiration and all our fans can call their own. He had a tremendous college career at two top schools in Wake Forest and Mercer, and I couldn’t be more excited to have his wand of a left foot here with us at the Red Wolves.”
“Omar represents all the pieces that make the Red Wolves the ideal pathway to professional soccer,” said President and GM of the Red Wolves, Sean McDaniel. “His influence in the Dalton, Georgia market goes back many, many years. He has brought great notoriety to that city and we are so pleased to be a part of his soccer journey and showcase his talent to the wonderful Red Wolves fans of that proud community and beyond.”
“I can’t wait to join the team and kick off the 2024 season,” said Hernández. “…[I’m] so excited to be here and start my professional career in the Scenic City where I grew up playing. Lots of great things to come this year from the team with opportunities to compete for championships. Can’t wait to meet all the fans in person and play in front of you guys in the Den!”
The Chattanooga Red Wolves will host a special community event to…