CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (August 19, 2026) — Chattanooga Football Club (CFC) and Clumpies Ice Cream Co. are excited to announce a new partnership that brings Clumpies' premium small-batch ice cream closer to the club's fanbase in new and creative ways.
Clumpies Ice Cream Co. will become the presenting partner for the CFC Youth Team of the Week recognition, with selected players receiving vouchers for Clumpies ice cream to celebrate their achievements.
As part of the agreement, both organizations will collaborate and develop a future CFC-inspired ice cream flavor.
“Clumpies is the perfect partner for our CFC Youth teams," said Chattanooga FC Chief Business Officer Chad Emerson. "When you think of Chattanooga, you think of Clumpies, and when you think of Chattanooga, you think of CFC, so it is great to be partners in an official capacity as two staple Chattanooga lifestyle brands. The club is ecstatic for upcoming collaborations that will get this city, fans and families very excited in the new year."
Ashley Bottoms, Owner of Clumpies Ice Cream Co., said: “We are absolutely thrilled and honored to partner with CFC Youth as the Presenting Partner of the ‘Team of the Week.’ We can’t wait to celebrate the incredible efforts and achievements of these young athletes each week! We feel deeply intertwined with the CFC Youth mission of being people-first and community-focused and can’t wait to celebrate these youth athletes!”
Bradley Poulin, Technical Lead of CFC Youth, said: "We are very grateful for Clumpies' active investment in our CFC Youth programs. Their contribution to our community and club has been so impactful as we celebrate our young athletes' achievements both on and off the field for the 2026-2027 season. The 'Team of the Week' highlight will give all players something to look forward to, as coaches will be nominating players year-round based on their merit, not only on the field, but through their excellence in character off the field. This ongoing highlight will be truly special, as selected players will now also receive Clumpies’ ice cream in addition to the public recognition."
About Chattanooga Football Club
Chattanooga Football Club was founded in 2009. The CFC Men's team competes in MLS NEXT Pro, while the CFC Women's team competes in the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL). Chattanooga Football Club became the first soccer club to offer true ownership to the fans in 2019 with 3,200+ investors from Chattanooga, all 50 states, and 31 countries. CFC plays all home games at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga.
Chattanooga FC Youth serves children from U7-U18, kindergarten through 12th grade. It is the region's most successful youth soccer club giving players a pathway from rec soccer to competitive soccer to college soccer to pro soccer for players with that goal.
About Clumpies Ice Cream Co.
Clumpies was started in 1999 by the son of a third-generation candy maker. The company's commitment has always been to quality, craft and creativity. For over 25 years Clumpies has been handcrafting premium ice cream, from the highest quality ingredients, in small batches in Chattanooga. Each bite of Clumpies ice cream, and every inclusion, is made in house by a small team. Now in its third generation of ownership, led by passionate pastry Chef Ashley Bottoms, Clumpies Ice Cream Co. is dedicated to serving joy through thoughtfully crafted ice cream that leaves a lasting impact on its guests, team members and community.
