Chattanooga FC trains for the first time ahead of 2026 season

Chattanooga Football Club returned to the pitch for its first training of 2026 this week. This season will be the club's third year in MLS NEXT Pro, and the squad is preparing to hit the ground running when it opens its preseason slate with a closed match against Tecce FC on January 25. 

Season ticket holders can catch CFC's preseason match with Birmingham Legion FC on February 8, while the Blues' preseason clash with USL League One champions One Knox SC on February 14 is open to the public.

Chattanooga FC will wrap up its 2026 preseason schedule with a closed friendly against Georgia Southern on  February 21 before beginning the season in earnest.

Take a look at some of the best images from the first day of preseason at Finley Stadium!