August 2, 2024 – United Soccer League One (USL1)
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC News Release
This week’s match will feature live music by Chattanooga local favorite Lilac Line, with performances before and after the match on the concourse at CHI Memorial Stadium. The Red Wolves are also celebrating long time partner Coca-Cola and their 125th anniversary of bottling operations in Chattanooga. Drink specials on $2.00 Coke products and $5.00 mixed drinks will be available in addition to a poster giveaway for the first 500 fans, photo op activations, and more. Chattanooga will play again on August 7th against League One newcomer Spokane Velocity for $2.00 Beer Night with special pricing on Coors Banquet, Miller High Life, and Natural Lite. Tickets for both matches are on sale now.
The Chattanooga Red Wolves will open the month of August with two back-to-back matches at home, the first of which will see Central Valley Fuego traveling to the Scenic City for the second and final matchup between the clubs this season. Chattanooga took the first game in Fresno with a 4-2 victory and a hat trick from Ropapa Mensah on April 13th. Currently sitting at sixth in the league standings, the Chattanooga Red Wolves will look for more league points this week following a critical road win in Omaha on July 27th.
Against a tough opponent in Union Omaha, the Red Wolves took a 1-0 victory after going down to ten men in the first half. Chattanooga held even with the home side through the first 15 minutes and created early chances, but the Owls took more control of the action from the 30th minute on to force the Red Wolves to the back foot. TJ Bush had another strong performance as Union Omaha battled for the first goal, making two saves right at the goal line and additional saves from set pieces.
In an attempt to stop a run from the Owls’ Missael Rodriguez, Gustavo Fernandes landed a grab on the advancing forward and was shown a red card and match ejection in the 40th minute. The sides would end the first half deadlocked at nil-nil.
Union Omaha opened the second half with a goal in the 50th minute from Lagos Kunga, but the goal was waived off due to offsides. Omaha maintained strong possession as the second half continued, but Bush continued to stand tall for his side. The Red Wolves offense created chances as well despite the man disadvantage and would find results in the 72nd minute – Pedro Hernandez powered through the midfield and made a cross to Ropapa Mensah that was interrupted by…