Read on for a full recap, including post-match reaction and more.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (June 3, 2025) — Chattanooga FC Women suffered its first loss of the 2025 WPSL campaign to nationally-ranked Decatur FC in a hard-fought 2-1 defeat at Finley Stadium.
The visitors opened the scoring in the first minute when Chattanooga FC defender Jordan Crockett, in an effort to make a clearance, redirected Maddie Wadsworth's cross into her own goal.
Decatur FC doubled its lead in the 12th minute through Dylan Driver.
Chattanooga FC answered back in the 60th minute when forward Reese McDermott headed in Hannah Tillett's corner kick for her fourth goal in three matches.
CFC pushed valiantly for an equalizer until the final whistle, but Decatur FC held on for the three points.
"I give credit to our players," said Head Coach Juan Hernandez in his post-match press conference. "They fought for the whole game. There are a lot of positives to take from this game. Winning is always the objective, but this is why we're in this division, to play against the best. We just played against the number one team in the South Region and the seventh-ranked team in the nation, and we gave them a game. We were right there the whole game and it was a competitive game. We have to give them [Decatur FC] credit as well."
CFC Women returns to action with a trip to Alpharetta against UFA Gunners on Friday, June 7th at 7:00 p.m. ET before returning to Finley Stadium on Saturday, June 14th against Atlanta Fire United. Tickets are on sale now.
Box Score:
Chattanooga FC Women (2W-1L-0D, 6 pts.) - Decatur FC (3W-0L-0D, 9 pts.)
Finley Stadium | Chattanooga, Tenn.
Final Score:
CFC: 1
DFC: 2
Scoring Summary:
1’: Jordan Crockett (OG) - DFC
12’: Dylan Driver - DFC
60': Reese McDermott - CFC
Discipline:
90'+1: Emma Chapman (Caution)
Line-ups:
CFC starters: Maddie Smith, Kasie Vigil, Kei Yoneda, Jordan Crockett, Bella Valentine, EG Dillard, Rine Yonaha, Mae Hunt, Annalisa Vincent, Hannah Tillett, Reese McDermott
Substitutes: Kyleigh Hall, Billie Jean Davies, Kaylie Smith, Abbey Marak, Hannah Helms, Brady Livingston, Annick Lolita Manga Zouma, Tori Soutuyo, Kloe Reeves
Head Coach: Juan Hernandez
DFC starters: Nicole Bidun, Aniyah Collier, Carly Oubs, Micah Bryant, Jazmin Ferguson, Allie Planeaux, Carley Borgelt, Sydnie Thibodaux, Smith Cathey, Dylan Driver, Maggie Wadsworth
Substitutes: Avery Heeb, Emma Chapman, Jiselle Daniels, Kathleen Ngulefac, Maysoon El-Shami, Njeri Butts
Head Coach: Campbell Chapman
Post-match reaction
Head Coach Juan Hernandez gave his thoughts on the performance shortly after the final whistle.
