Chattanooga Red Wolves SC explained

Clubname:Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
Upright:0.62
Nickname:Red Wolves
Stadium:CHI Memorial Stadium
Capacity:5,500
Owntitle:Owner
Owner:Robert Martino
Chrtitle:General Manager
Chairman:Sean McDaniel
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Manager:Scott Mackenzie
League:USL League One
Season:2023
Position:10th of 12
Playoffs: DNQ
Website:https://www.chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com/
Current:2022 Chattanooga Red Wolves SC season
Pattern B1:_adidaswhite
Pattern Sh1:_adidastirol23r
Pattern So1:_3_stripes_white
Leftarm1:730b12
Body1:730b12
Rightarm1:730b12
Shorts1:730b12
Socks1:df2431
Pattern La2:_bordeaux2324a
Pattern B2:_bordeaux2324a
Pattern Ra2:_bordeaux2324a
Pattern Sh2:_adidasblack
Pattern So2:_3_stripes_black
Leftarm2:000000
Body2:000000
Rightarm2:000000
Shorts2:FFFFFF
Socks2:FFFFFF
Pattern B3:_adidaswhite
Pattern Sh3:_adidascondivo22lgw
Pattern So3:_3_stripes_black
Leftarm3:800080
Body3:A020F0
Rightarm3:800080
Shorts3:800080
Socks3:800080
American:yes

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

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

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.

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.

Stadium

See also: 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.[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

Current roster

[36]

Technical staff

PositionName
Head coach & Technical Director
Assistant coach & Head of Scouting Jimmy Weekley
Assistant coach & Academy Sporting Director Luke Winter
Goalkeeping coach Ricardo Jérez

Statistics and records

Season-by-season

SeasonUSL League OnePlayoffsU.S. Open CupNorth AmericaTop Scorer
PWLRPlayerGoals
201928101083537405thdid not qualify1011 Steven Beattie9
2020156452117225thdid not qualifyCancelled Greg Hurst8
202128111163729443rdSFCancelled Juan Galindrez10
202230127115239434thbgcolor=silverF1012 Juan Galindrez13
202332871746653110thdid not qualify1012 Chevone Marsh
Ropapa Mensah
12

Head coach records

NameNationalityFromToPWDLGFGAWin%
scope=row style=text-align:leftTim HankinsonSeptember 11, 2018November 20, 2019
scope=row style=text-align:leftJimmy ObledaNovember 21, 2019November 6, 2022
scope=row style=text-align:leftJeff KorytoskiDecember 14, 2022June 20, 2023
scope=row style=text-align:leftJimmy WeekleyJune 20, 2023August 4, 2023
scope=row style=text-align:leftScott Mackenzie (interim)August 4, 2023October 5, 2023
scope=row style=text-align:leftScott MackenzieOctober 5, 2023present

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Front office staff . Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.
  2. News: Mendola . Nicholas . Chattanooga named as latest USL D3 founding franchise . September 25, 2018 . NBC Sports Soccer . August 1, 2018.
  3. Web site: USL W League Unveils Eight Inaugural Member Clubs . USL W League . 28 April 2023.
  4. Web site: Dalton Revealed as USL League Two team. December 28, 2020. Chattanooga Red Wolves.
  5. Web site: Park City To Join USL League Two Ahead Of 2019 Season. December 28, 2019. USL League Two.
  6. News: Tim Hankinson to coach Chattanooga Pro Soccer team . September 25, 2018 . Times Free Press . September 11, 2018.
  7. News: Chattanooga Pro Soccer Team Will Be The Red Wolves . September 25, 2018 . Chattanoogan . September 24, 2014.
  8. Web site: Welcome Head Coach & Technical Director Jimmy Obleda! . Chattanooga Red Wolves SC . November 21, 2019 . November 21, 2019.
  9. Web site: MacCoon . Patrick . Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves storm back to win WPSL Southeast Conference championship . Chattanooga Times Free Press.
  10. Web site: Publicist. Staff. 2021-06-08. Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves to Join USL W as a Founding Member. 2021-08-11. Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves SC. en-us.
  11. Web site: First Place Red Wolves Make History and now Hold the Longest Unbeaten Streak in USL League One History . Chattanooga Red Wolves SC . 28 April 2023.
  12. Web site: Morrie . Julia . Greenville defeats Chattanooga, 2-0, to advance to USL League One Final . Wyff4 . 28 April 2023.
  13. Web site: Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves win second straight conference crown . Chattanooga Times Free Press . 28 April 2023.
  14. Web site: Triebsch . Ethan . Record-Breaking Red Wolves: Dissecting Chattanooga's Historic Home Win . USL League One . 28 April 2023.
  15. Web site: A statement from the United Soccer League . Twitter.com . @USLLeagueOne . 22 July 2022.
  16. https://newschannel9.com/sports/soccer/chattanooga-red-wolves-sc-coach-suspended-soccer-jimmy-obleda-football-east-ridge-united-soccer-league
  17. Web site: Quarterfinals Report: Red Wolves best defending champion Owls in extra time . 28 April 2023.
  18. Web site: Red Wolves stun top-seeded Kickers to advance to Final . USL League One . 28 April 2023.
  19. Web site: Chattanooga Red Wolves fall to Tormenta FC in USL League One Final . Local3News . 28 April 2023.
  20. Web site: Ziggy Korytoski named head coach of Chattanooga Red Wolves SC . 2023-01-14 . Chattanooga Red Wolves SC . en-US.
  21. Web site: USPTO TTABVUE. Proceeding Number 91253165 . 2023-11-21 . ttabvue.uspto.gov.
  22. Web site: USPTO TTABVUE. Proceeding Number 91253165 . 2023-11-21 . ttabvue.uspto.gov.
  23. Web site: Red Wolves name new interim head coach after health scare . Chattanooga Times Free Press . 31 July 2023.
  24. Web site: Chattanooga Red Wolves Name Scott Mackenzie Full-Time Head Coach & Technical Director, Removing Interim Tag . Chattanooga Red Wolves SC . 5 October 2023.
  25. Web site: nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com. NICHOLAS MURRAY-. 2019-07-26. Chattanooga’s Martino Laying Groundwork for Long-Term Success. 2021-08-03. United Soccer League. en-us.
  26. Web site: Red Wolves owner's $150 million East Ridge plan nearly ready for kickoff. 2021-08-03. timesfreepress.com.
  27. Web site: Ramsey. Ben. Park City Red Wolves SC announces coaching staff. 2021-08-03. www.parkrecord.com. en-US.
  28. Web site: A big score: Utah developer Bob Martino investing $125 million on home for professional soccer team Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. 2021-08-11. timesfreepress.com.
  29. News: Stadium will anchor $125 million of new development in East Ridge . April 25, 2019 . Chattanooga Times Free Press . April 25, 2019.
  30. News: Mike . Pare . CHI Memorial gets naming rights for Chattanooga Red Wolves soccer stadium . March 5, 2020 . Chattanooga Times Free Press . March 5, 2020.
  31. Web site: Madewell. John. 2021-02-19. LED Jumbotron on its way to Red Wolves stadium. 2021-08-13. WTVC.
  32. Web site: Chattanooga Red Wolves offer glimpse of progress expected for third season. 2021-08-13. timesfreepress.com.
  33. Web site: Nyman. Rick. 2021-06-16. Red Wolves Big Jumbotron Up and Running. 2021-08-13. WDEF. en-US.
  34. Web site: Red Wolves season set to begin May 8. 2021-08-13. timesfreepress.com.
  35. Web site: Chattanooga Red Wolves Host Northern Colorado On New Natural Turf At CHI Memorial Stadium . chattanoogan.com . 2024-04-19 . 2024-06-19.
  36. Web site: Roster. chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. October 3, 2021. November 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211114075533/https://www.chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com/roster-21. dead.