Chattanooga FC locked up thier highest regular-season finish in their MLS NEXT Pro era. A well-balanced squad with a premium goalscorer enters the playoffs for the second year in a row.
Head coach Richard Dixon led CFC to a 15W-6L-7T record to finish second in the Eastern Conference.
CFC stays at Finley Stadium to take on CT United FC (5 PM Sunday | MLSNEXTPro.com, OneFootball). Last time out, Chattanooga FC outlasted NYCFC II in front of an impressive home crowd to win 3-1.
Season series
CFC beat CTU 4-2 in their only meeting this season. However, that was a long time ago, taking place in their second game of the season on March 8.
Player spotlight
Chattanooga FC striker Alex Krehl was locked into the Golden Boot race for the most of the 2026 season. He fell one goal short of the regular-season honor, but still brings hot scoring into the playoffs. In 27 matches this season, Krehl has scored in 13 of them. His ability to leave his mark on a game consistently shows an ability to make the difference in high-stakes moments.
