Chattanooga FC will look to solidify their position at the top of the Eastern Conference when they face Chicago Fire II on Friday night at SeatGeek Stadium. The match is set to kick off at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Chattanooga FC (6-2-4D, 3SOW, 25 points) currently sits in second place in the Eastern Conference. They are riding high after a narrow 1-0 victory over New England Revolution II, where Mehdi Ouamri scored a spectacular bicycle kick to secure the win. Head Coach Rod Underwood emphasized the importance of capitalizing on their momentum.
Chicago Fire FC II vs. Chattanooga FC
SeatGeek Stadium – Chicago, Illinois
Friday, June 7, 2024 – 7:03 p.m. ET
“We have a lot of guys in the locker room who can make plays, and Mehdi made a play tonight,” said Underwood. “Other guys made some good plays. We weren’t at our best tonight, but we’re still building and growing. At the end of the day, three points is three points regardless of what it looks like.”
Chicago Fire II (5-2-3D, 2SOW, 20 points) enters the match in good form, having climbed to third place in the Eastern Conference after two straight wins against Columbus Crew 2 and Toronto FC II. David Poreba, who leads the team with seven goals, will be a key player to watch. He scored twice in stoppage time during their 4-1 win over Toronto.
Stream: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
TV Talent (English): James Hadnot (play-by-play)
TV Talent (Spanish): Unknown/ unavailable
Radio: The Chattanooga Kickoff Radio Network
Radio Talent: Gabriel Schray (play-by-play)
Chattanooga’s defense, anchored by goalkeeper Jean Antoine, will need to be at their best to contain Poreba and the rest of the Chicago attack. Antoine’s crucial saves in their last match against New England were instrumental in securing the clean sheet.
This match marks the first-ever meeting between Chattanooga FC and Chicago Fire II, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the encounter. With both teams vying for top positions as the season nears its midpoint, fans can expect a fiercely contested battle.
Chicago Fire II’s head coach, Ludovic Taillandier, will rely on the creative play of his midfield, led by Michael Ramirez and Christian Koffi, to break down Chattanooga’s defense. The team’s recent success has been built on solid set-piece execution and quick transitions from defense to attack.
For fans unable to attend the match in person, Buffalo Wild Wings will be hosting Chattanooga FC’s official away match watch party, providing a lively atmosphere to enjoy the game.
With both teams in good form and vying for crucial points, this matchup promises to be an exciting affair for soccer fans.
Fans interested in attending can purchase tickets online. A free radio broadcast will also be provided for fans to listen to radio play-by-play coverage of the match in realtime.
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