Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
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Full name | Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club | |||
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Nickname(s) | Red Wolves | |||
Founded | August 1, 2018 | |||
Stadium | CHI Memorial Stadium | |||
Capacity | 5,500 | |||
Owner | Robert Martino | |||
General Manager | Sean McDaniel | |||
Head coach | Scott Mackenzie | |||
League | USL League One | |||
2023 | 10th of 12 Playoffs: DNQ | |||
Website | Club website | |||
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Active departments of the Chattanooga Red Wolves | |
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Women's Senior Team (USL W) | |
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Dalton Red Wolves U-23 | |
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Park City Red Wolves U-23 | |
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Youth Academies |
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC is an American professional soccer club based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[1] They are a founding member of USL League One in the third division of American men's soccer. The club was announced as a member of USL League One on August 1, 2018.[2] The Red Wolves play their home games at CHI Memorial Stadium, Tennessee's first professional soccer-specific stadium. The club also fields three pre-professional teams: the Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves in the USL W League,[3] and the Dalton Red Wolves and Park City Red Wolves in USL League Two.[4][5]
History
[edit]On August 1, 2018, it was announced by the United Soccer League that Chattanooga would be granted a side to play in their newly created third division for 2019.[2] A month later, on September 11, 2018, the club announced their first head coach, Tim Hankinson.[6] The club then officially announced their name, Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, on September 25, 2018.[7]
On November 21, 2019, the Red Wolves announced Jimmy Obleda as their new head coach and technical director.[8]
In 2019, the Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves won the WPSL Southeastern Conference Title.[9]
On June 8, 2021, CRWSC announced that the Lady Red Wolves would join the newly created USL W League as a founding member and begin play in 2022.[10]
During the 2021 USL League One Season, Chattanooga set the USL League One Record for longest undefeated streak at 15 matches.[11] The team finished the season with in 3rd place with 44 points and a 11-11-6 record. Chattanooga proceeded to defeat North Texas SC in the USL League One Quarterfinals before falling to Greenville Triumph in extra time in the Semifinals.[12]
After the WPSL Southeastern Conference went on hiatus for the 2020 season due to COVID-19, the Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves went on to repeat a WPSL Southeastern Conference Champions in 2021.[13]
During the 2022 USL League One Season, Chattanooga broken the USL League One Record for most goals in a game after dismantling Charlotte Independence 7-1. The result also broke the record for the most goals scored in a single match in the 44-year history of professional soccer in Tennessee. The Red Wolves topped the 42-year-old record of six goals scored in a single match by the North American Soccer League's Memphis Rogues in 1980.[14]
On July 22, 2022, coach Obleda was placed on a provisional suspension pending the results of an investigation into allegations of misconduct brought forth by the USL Players Association.[15] The United Soccer League Players Association lost confidence in the Chattanooga Red Wolves handling of the investigation, and filed a report with the U.S. Center for SafeSport asking them to investigate.[16]
2022 saw Chattanooga make its deepest playoff run yet. Chattanooga advanced to the Semifinals of the USL League One Playoffs for the second consecutive season, downing defending champion Union Omaha 1-0 after extra time in front of a packed CHI Memorial Stadium.[17] They then went on to beat the USL League One Regular Season Champions Richmond Kickers on the road 1-0, putting Chattanooga in its first ever final.[18] Chattanooga then took on South Georgia Tormenta in the 2022 USL League One Final but ultimately fell short losing 1-2.[19]
On December 14, 2022, the Red Wolves announced Jeff "Ziggy" Korytowski as their new head coach[20]
In 2019, the Red Wolves' trademark application was opposed by Arkansas State University.[21] On September 18, 2023, the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ruled in favor of Arkansas State University and sustained their opposition.[22]
On July 31, 2023 Scott Mackenzie was named interim head coach after previous interim head coach Jimmy Weekley had a "recent significant health situation" and was placed on a "medical leave of absence."[23]
On October 5, 2023 Scott Mackenzie was named full-time head coach and technical director, removing his interim tag.[24]
Owner
[edit]In coordination with the United Soccer League, Robert "Bob" Martino founded the Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club in 2018[25] and is currently developing the amenities surrounding the state’s first professional soccer stadium, CHI Memorial Stadium, totaling a $150 million investment in the area.[26] In addition to the Red Wolves professional franchise in Chattanooga, Martino is the owner of the Park City Red Wolves[27] and the Dalton Red Wolves, both members of the USL League Two division.[25]
Martino’s portfolio includes significant real estate investment and development, as well as construction of residential properties and mixed-use communities. In Utah, Martino has developed and redeveloped office space, medical offices, multi-family housing and commercial space, as well as sports-related complexes for soccer and golf.[28]
Martino is a graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in accounting and is married to wife, Lana, with whom he has three sons.[28]
Stadium
[edit]On April 25, 2019, the club announced plans for a new soccer-specific stadium for the team in the Chattanooga suburb of East Ridge, Tennessee which will be part of a 100-acre, $125 million development including hotels, condominiums, apartments, retail shops, restaurants and convention space.[29]
On March 5, 2020, the Red Wolves announced that CHI Memorial Hospital, a part of the Catholic Health Initiatives hospital system, would be the name sponsor for the stadium.[30]
In spring of 2021, construction of the stadium’s jumbotron[31][32] was complete.[33] The 33’ X 62’ screen features in-game scoring and statistics, live video feeds and instant replays. CHI Memorial Stadium’s Executive Club and Sky Suites building, which will include eight suites and a restaurant-bar, are currently under construction.[34]
The 2024 season began with a new natural grass pitch after the synthetic turf was removed. This was part of a $2 million dollar investment into CHI Memorial Stadium.[35]
Players and staff
[edit]Current roster
[edit]- As of July 31, 2024[36]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Technical staff
[edit]Position | Name |
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Head coach & Technical Director | ![]() |
Assistant coach & Head of Scouting | ![]() |
Assistant coach & Academy Sporting Director | ![]() |
Goalkeeping coach | ![]() |
Statistics and records
[edit]Season-by-season
[edit]- As of October 14, 2023
Season | USL League One | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup | North America | Top Scorer | ||||||||||||
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P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Position | P | W | L | R | Player | Goals | ||||
2019 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 5th | did not qualify | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | ![]() |
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2020 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 5th | did not qualify | Cancelled | — | ![]() |
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2021 | 28 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 37 | 29 | 44 | 3rd | SF | Cancelled | — | ![]() |
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2022 | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 52 | 39 | 43 | 4th | F | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | — | ![]() |
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2023 | 32 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 46 | 65 | 31 | 10th | did not qualify | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | — | ![]() ![]() |
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Head coach records
[edit]- Includes USL Regular Season, USL Playoffs, U.S. Open Cup. Excludes friendlies.
- As of October 14, 2022
Name | Nationality | From | To | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Win% |
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Tim Hankinson | ![]() |
September 11, 2018 | November 20, 2019 | 29 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 35 | 40 | 34.48 |
Jimmy Obleda | ![]() |
November 21, 2019 | November 6, 2022 | 79 | 32 | 22 | 25 | 115 | 91 | 40.51 |
Jeff Korytoski | ![]() |
December 14, 2022 | June 20, 2023 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 23 | 23.08 |
Jimmy Weekley | ![]() |
June 20, 2023 | August 4, 2023 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 14.29 |
Scott Mackenzie (interim) | ![]() |
August 4, 2023 | October 5, 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 36.36 |
Scott Mackenzie | ![]() |
October 5, 2023 | present | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0.00 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Front office staff". Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.
- ^ a b Mendola, Nicholas (August 1, 2018). "Chattanooga named as latest USL D3 founding franchise". NBC Sports Soccer. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ^ "USL W League Unveils Eight Inaugural Member Clubs". USL W League. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Dalton Revealed as USL League Two team". Chattanooga Red Wolves. December 28, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Park City To Join USL League Two Ahead Of 2019 Season". USL League Two. December 28, 2019.
- ^ "Tim Hankinson to coach Chattanooga Pro Soccer team". Times Free Press. September 11, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ^ "Chattanooga Pro Soccer Team Will Be The Red Wolves". Chattanoogan. September 24, 2014. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ^ "Welcome Head Coach & Technical Director Jimmy Obleda!". Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. November 21, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
- ^ MacCoon, Patrick. "Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves storm back to win WPSL Southeast Conference championship". Chattanooga Times Free Press.
- ^ Publicist, Staff (2021-06-08). "Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves to Join USL W as a Founding Member". Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves SC. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "First Place Red Wolves Make History and now Hold the Longest Unbeaten Streak in USL League One History". Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ Morrie, Julia. "Greenville defeats Chattanooga, 2-0, to advance to USL League One Final". Wyff4. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves win second straight conference crown". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ Triebsch, Ethan. "Record-Breaking Red Wolves: Dissecting Chattanooga's Historic Home Win". USL League One. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "A statement from the United Soccer League". Twitter.com. @USLLeagueOne. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
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- ^ "Quarterfinals Report: Red Wolves best defending champion Owls in extra time". Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Red Wolves stun top-seeded Kickers to advance to Final". USL League One. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Chattanooga Red Wolves fall to Tormenta FC in USL League One Final". Local3News. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Ziggy Korytoski named head coach of Chattanooga Red Wolves SC". Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
- ^ "USPTO TTABVUE. Proceeding Number 91253165". ttabvue.uspto.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
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- ^ "Red Wolves name new interim head coach after health scare". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ "Chattanooga Red Wolves Name Scott Mackenzie Full-Time Head Coach & Technical Director, Removing Interim Tag". Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ a b nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com, NICHOLAS MURRAY- (2019-07-26). "Chattanooga's Martino Laying Groundwork for Long-Term Success". United Soccer League. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
- ^ "Red Wolves owner's $150 million East Ridge plan nearly ready for kickoff". timesfreepress.com. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
- ^ Ramsey, Ben. "Park City Red Wolves SC announces coaching staff". www.parkrecord.com. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
- ^ a b "A big score: Utah developer Bob Martino investing $125 million on home for professional soccer team Chattanooga Red Wolves SC". timesfreepress.com. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "Stadium will anchor $125 million of new development in East Ridge". Chattanooga Times Free Press. April 25, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ Pare, Mike (March 5, 2020). "CHI Memorial gets naming rights for Chattanooga Red Wolves soccer stadium". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- ^ Madewell, John (2021-02-19). "LED Jumbotron on its way to Red Wolves stadium". WTVC. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ "Chattanooga Red Wolves offer glimpse of progress expected for third season". timesfreepress.com. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
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- ^ "Red Wolves season set to begin May 8". timesfreepress.com. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ "Chattanooga Red Wolves Host Northern Colorado On New Natural Turf At CHI Memorial Stadium". chattanoogan.com. 2024-04-19. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
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