Chattanooga Football Club is set to host Huntsville City FC on Saturday, March 16, at Finley Stadium at 3:00 p.m. ET, marking the team’s debut in the MLS NEXT Pro league. The match is a key fixture in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference and is the first of three scheduled meetings between the two clubs for the 2024 season. Huntsville City FC will host the subsequent matches on April 20 and August 10.
In preparation for the upcoming season, Chattanooga FC has been active both on and off the field. The team announced the signings of former Ghana youth international Jude Arthur and Carlos Rivas, a forward with experience at Orlando City and New York Red Bulls. Under the guidance of Sporting Director and Head Coach Rod Underwood, the team has focused on integrating their tactical approach and playing style during the preseason.
MLSNP MATCH BROADCAST INFO:
2023 Regular Season, MLS NEXT Pro
Huntsville City FC vs Chattanooga FC
Date: March 16th | Time: 3:00pm EST
Location: Finley Stadium – Chattanooga, Tennessee
Television: Apple TV | Radio: CKN Radio Network
Announcers: Unknown (TV), Gabriel Schray (Radio)
Underwood, addressing the media, shared insights into the team’s strategy and expectations for the upcoming match against Huntsville City FC. He emphasized the importance of adapting to changes and the team’s long-term development goals. “Our aim is to achieve immediate success while ensuring sustainable growth for the club,” Underwood stated.
English midfielder Callum Watson, a recent addition to Chattanooga FC from the Canadian Premier League’s Halifax Wanderers, expressed his enthusiasm for the new season. “The team is eager to make a strong start and establish our identity through a purposeful possession-based playing style,” Watson said. He also highlighted the importance of focusing on the team’s strengths rather than overly concentrating on the opposition.
The match will feature referees JC Griggs as the head official, assisted by Christian Little and Andrew Charron, with Promise Adebayo-Ige serving as the fourth official. Fans interested in attending can purchase tickets online, and the match will be available for viewing on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass. A free radio broadcast will also be provided for fans preferring to listen to the play-by-play coverage.
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