Chattanooga Red Wolves SC

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Chattanooga Red Wolves
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Full nameChattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club
FoundedAugust 1, 2018; 3 years ago (2018-08-01)
StadiumCHI Memorial Stadium
Capacity5,500
OwnerRobert Martino
General ManagerSean McDaniel
Head coachJimmy Obleda
LeagueUSL League One
2021USL League One, 3rd of 12
Playoffs: Semi-finals
WebsiteClub website
Current season
Active departments of the
Chattanooga Red Wolves
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Women's Senior Team (WPSL)
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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 Soccer Club is an American professional soccer club based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They are a founding member of USL League One, the third division of American soccer. The club was announced as a member of League One on August 1, 2018.[1] The club also fields two semi-professional teams called the Dalton Red Wolves and Park City Red Wolves in USL League Two.[2][3]

History[]

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.[1] A month later, on September 11, 2018, the club announced their first head coach, Tim Hankinson.[4] The club then officially announced their name, Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, on September 25, 2018.[5]

On November 21, 2019, the Red Wolves announced Jimmy Obleda as their new head coach and technical director.[6]

On June 8, 2021, CRWSC announced that the Lady Red Wolves will join the newly created USL W League as a founding member and begin play in 2022.[7]

Owner[]

In coordination with the United Soccer League, Robert "Bob" Martino founded the Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club in 2018[8] 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.[9] In addition to the Red Wolves professional franchise in Chattanooga, Martino is the owner of the Park City Red Wolves[10] and the Dalton Red Wolves, both members of the USL League Two division.[8]

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.[11]

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.[11]

Stadium[]

Further information: CHI Memorial Stadium

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.[12]

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.[13]

In spring of 2021, construction of the stadium’s jumbotron[14][15] was complete.[16] 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.[17]

Players and staff[]

Current roster[]

As of January 28, 2022[18]
No. Pos. Player Nation
2 DF Jorge Luna  Venezuela
5 DF Daniel Navarro  United States
6 MF Jimmie Villalobos  United States
7 MF Ualefi  Brazil
8 MF José Carrera García  Mexico
9 FW Rafael Mentzingen  Brazil
11 MF Josue España  United States
19 FW Juan Galindrez  Colombia
32 DF Sebastian Capozucchi  Chile
44 FW Rey Ortiz  United States
— GK Carlos Avilez  Mexico
— DF DJ Benton  United States
— MF  United States
— DF  United States
— MF  United States
— DF  Argentina
— MF  Venezuela
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Technical staff[]

Position Name
Head coach & Technical director United States Jimmy Obleda
Assistant coach vacant
Goalkeeping coach United States Joe Nasco

Statistics and records[]

Season-by-season[]

As of October 24, 2020
  • Includes USL Regular Season, USL Playoffs, U.S. Open Cup. Excludes friendlies.
Season USL League One Playoffs U.S. Open Cup North America Top Scorer
P W D L GF GA Pts Position P W D L R Player Goals
2019 28 10 10 8 35 37 40 5th Did not qualify 1 0 0 1 1 — Republic of Ireland Steven Beattie 9
2020 15 6 4 5 21 17 22 5th Did not qualify Cancelled — Scotland Greg Hurst 8

Head coach records[]

As of October 24, 2020
Name Nationality From To P W D L GF GA Win%
Tim Hankinson  United States September 11, 2018 November 20, 2019 29 10 11 8 35 40 034.48
Jimmy Obleda  United States November 21, 2019 Present 15 6 4 5 21 17 040.00

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Mendola, Nicholas (August 1, 2018). "Chattanooga named as latest USL D3 founding franchise". NBC Sports Soccer. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  2. ^ "Dalton Revealed as USL League Two team". Chattanooga Red Wolves. December 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "Park City To Join USL League Two Ahead Of 2019 Season". USL League Two. December 28, 2019.
  4. ^ "Tim Hankinson to coach Chattanooga Pro Soccer team". Times Free Press. September 11, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  5. ^ "Chattanooga Pro Soccer Team Will Be The Red Wolves". Chattanoogan. September 24, 2014. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  6. ^ "Welcome Head Coach & Technical Director Jimmy Obleda!". Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. November 21, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Red Wolves owner's $150 million East Ridge plan nearly ready for kickoff". timesfreepress.com. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
  10. ^ Ramsey, Ben. "Park City Red Wolves SC announces coaching staff". www.parkrecord.com. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Stadium will anchor $125 million of new development in East Ridge". Chattanooga Times Free Press. April 25, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  13. ^ Pare, Mike (March 5, 2020). "CHI Memorial gets naming rights for Chattanooga Red Wolves soccer stadium". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  14. ^ Madewell, John (2021-02-19). "LED Jumbotron on its way to Red Wolves stadium". WTVC. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
  15. ^ "Chattanooga Red Wolves offer glimpse of progress expected for third season". timesfreepress.com. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
  16. ^ Nyman, Rick (2021-06-16). "Red Wolves Big Jumbotron Up and Running". WDEF. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
  17. ^ "Red Wolves season set to begin May 8". timesfreepress.com. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
  18. ^ "Roster". chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. Retrieved October 3, 2021.

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