2023 Huntsville City FC season

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Huntsville City FC
2023 season
Huntsville City FC logo.svg
Owner Nashville SC
Head coach Jack Collison
Stadium Joe Davis Stadium
MLS Next Pro Eastern Conference: 9th
Overall: 17th
Missed the Playoffs
Top goalscorerLeague: Azaad Liadi (12 goals)
All: Azaad Liadi (12 goals)
Highest home attendance5,605 (May 19) vs Crown Legacy
Lowest home attendance3,480 (August 9) vs Columbus Crew 2
Average home league attendance4,672
Biggest win Huntsville 6–2 Orlando City B (July 9)
Biggest defeat New England Revolution II 3–0 Huntsville (September 1)
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The 2023 Huntsville City FC season was the inaugural season of Huntsville City FC, a soccer team based in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It was their first season competing in MLS Next Pro, a professional developmental league in the third tier of the United States soccer pyramid. The club serves as a development and reserve squad for Nashville SC of Major League Soccer.

Contents

Roster

As of August 12, 2023
No.Pos.PlayerNation
1 GK John Berner Flag of the United States.svg  United States
2 DF Josh Bauer ( [A] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
3 DF Cyrus Rad Flag of the United States.svg  United States
5 DF Sean Suber Flag of the United States.svg  United States
6 MF Joey DeZart Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica
7 MF Nicky Law Flag of England.svg  England
8 MF Isaiah Johnston Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
9 FW Shaun Joash Flag of England.svg  England
10 MF Ollie Wright Flag of England.svg  England
11 FW Azaad Liadi Flag of the United States.svg  United States
12 MF Danny Griffin Flag of the United States.svg  United States
13 DF Joey Skinner ( [A] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
14 MF Isaiah Jones ( [B] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
15 DF Taylor Washington ( [A] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
16 FW Randall Leal ( [A] )Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica
17 MF Jonathan Bolanos Flag of the United States.svg  United States
18 FW Kemy Amiche ( [A] )Flag of France.svg  France
19 DF Josh Drack Flag of the United States.svg  United States
20 FW Adem Sipic ( [B] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
21 DF Ahmed Longmire ( [A] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
23 DF Chrisnovic N'sa Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
24 MF Ján Greguš ( [A] )Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia
25 DF Fernando Ciceron Flag of Haiti.svg  Haiti
27 MF Brian Anunga ( [A] )Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon
28 FW Tyler Freeman ( [A] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
29 FW Nebiyou Perry ( [A] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
30 GK Elliot Panicco ( [A] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
31 FW Alejandro Velazquez-Lopez ( [B] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
33 GK Justin Cox ( [B] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
34 DF Alejandro Carrillo ( [B] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
35 DF Perrin Barnes Flag of the United States.svg  United States
38 FW Eli Wachs ( [B] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
40 FW Lucas Wolthers ( [B] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
50 GK Jacob Grekowicz ( [B] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
65 MF Dominic Wilson ( [B] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
67 GK Ben Martino ( [A] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
88 MF Christopher Pearson Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica
  1. ^
    Nashville SC first team player.
  2. ^
    Signed to Nashville SC Academy contract.

Transfers

In

DatePositionNamefromTypeFeeRef.
December 19, 2022MF8 Isaiah Johnston York United FC signingNA [1]
February 6, 2023GK1 John Berner Memphis 901 FC signingNA [2]
February 6, 2023DF3 Cyrus Rad Forward Madison FC signingNA [2]
February 6, 2023MF7 Nicky Law Tampa Bay Rowdies signingNA [2]
February 6, 2023MF10 Ollie Wright Rio Grande Valley FC signingNA [2]
February 6, 2023FW11 Azaad Liadi Loudoun United signingNA [2]
February 6, 2023MF12 Danny Griffin Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC signingNA [2]
February 6, 2023MF17 Jonathan Bolanos Richmond Kickers signingNA [2]
February 6, 2023DF19 Josh Drack LA Galaxy II signingNA [2]
February 6, 2023DF23 Chrisnovic N'sa York United signingNA [2]
February 6, 2023DF35Perrin Barnes Butler signingNA [2]
March 21, 2023DF5Sean Suber Charlotte 49ers signingNA [3]
March 21, 2023MF6 Joey DeZart Orlando City signingNA [3]
March 21, 2023FW9Shaun Joash Grand Canyon signingNA [3]
July 12, 2023DF25Fernando Ciceron Violette AC signingNA [4]
August 16, 2023MF88 Christopher Pearson FC Tulsa LoanNA [5]

Out

DatePositionNo.NameToTypeFeeRef.
May 3, 2023MF12 Danny Griffin Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC TransferredNA [6]
July 27, 2023MF Flag of England.svg Nicky Law Flag of the United States.svg Tampa Bay Rowdies Mutually Parted waysNA [7]

Staff

Coaching & Technical Staff
Director of Soccer Operations Flag of the Isle of Man.svg Liam Doyle
Head coach Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jack Collison
Assistant coach Flag of Palestine.svg Omar Jarun
Assistant coach Flag of England.svg Nicky Law
Goalkeeping coach Flag of the United States.svg John Berner
Head Athletic Trainer Flag of the United States.svg Luis Rodas
Performance Coach & Sports Scientist Flag of the United States.svg Chris Romano
Video Analyst/Scouting Flag of Brazil.svg Matt Bautista
Head Equipment Manager Flag of the United States.svg Sam Gibson

Non-competitive fixtures

Preseason

The preseason schedule was announced on January 25, 2023. [8]

February 14 Philadelphia Union II 1–1 Huntsville City FC Bradenton, Florida
5:00 pm CT Report Stadium: IMG Academy
Attendance: B.C.D
February 22 Nashville SC v Huntsville City FC Nashville, Tennessee
12:00 pm CTAttendance: B.C.D
February 25 Chattanooga Red Wolves SC 2–2 Huntsville City FC Chattanooga, Tennessee
1:00 pm CT
Attendance: B.C.D
March 4 Huntsville City FC 2–0 Savannah Clovers FC Huntsville, Alabama
3:30 pm CTStadium: John Hunt Park
March 14 Huntsville City FC v FC Cincinnati 2 Huntsville, Alabama
7:00 pm CT Report Stadium: John Hunt Park
March 18 Chattanooga FC 1–3 Huntsville City FC Chattanooga, Tennessee
2:00 pm CT
Stadium: Finley Stadium
March 22 Alabama–Huntsville Chargers v Huntsville City FC Huntsville, Alabama
6:00 pm CTStadium: Charger Park

MLS Next Pro

Standings

Eastern Conference

PosDivTeam
PldWSOWSOLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1NE Crown Legacy FC 28194146034+2666Qualification for the Conference semifinals
2NE New England Revolution II 28146265741+1656Qualification for the Playoffs
3CT Columbus Crew 2 28163095846+1254
4NE New York Red Bulls II 28143385336+1751
5CT Orlando City B 281323105961−246
6CT Chicago Fire FC II 2895685446+843
7NE Philadelphia Union II 281222125457−342
8NE New York City FC II 281213126055+541
9CT Huntsville City FC 28943124845+338
10CT Atlanta United 2 28924135052−235
11NE Toronto FC II 28635144357−1429
12CT FC Cincinnati 2 28722173765−2827
13CT Inter Miami CF II 28515173468−3422
Source: MLSNP Eastern Conference
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)

Overall table

PosTeam
PldWSOWSOLLGFGAGDPtsAwards
1 Colorado Rapids 2 28194147037+3366Regular season champion and U.S. Open Cup First Round
2 Crown Legacy FC 28194146034+2666 U.S. Open Cup First Round
3 Tacoma Defiance 28146355736+2157
4 New England Revolution II 28146265741+1656
5 Columbus Crew 2 28163095846+1254
6 New York Red Bulls II 28143385336+1751 U.S. Open Cup First Round
7 Sporting Kansas City II 28134296042+1849
8 Austin FC II 28124574023+1749
9 St. Louis City SC 2 28115484939+1047
10 Orlando City B 281323105961−246
11 San Jose Earthquakes II 281152104136+545
12 Houston Dynamo 2 281231125044+643
13 Minnesota United FC 2 281053105052−243 U.S. Open Cup First Round
14 Chicago Fire FC II 2895685446+843
15 Philadelphia Union II 281222125457−342
16 New York City FC II 281213126055+541 U.S. Open Cup First Round
17 Huntsville City FC 28943124845+338
18 North Texas SC 28917114345−236
19 Atlanta United 2 28924135052−235
20 Portland Timbers 2 281101164063−2334 U.S. Open Cup First Round
21 Whitecaps FC 2 28834133649−1334
22 Real Monarchs 28823152754−2731
23 Toronto FC II 28635144357−1429
24 FC Cincinnati 2 28722173765−2827
25 Los Angeles FC 2 28607153039−925
26 LA Galaxy II 28542173674−3825 U.S. Open Cup First Round
27 Inter Miami CF II 28515173468−3422
Source: MLSNP
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)

Match results

March 312 Orlando City B 2–1 Huntsville City FC Kissimmee, Florida
6:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Osceola County Stadium
Referee: Alyssa Nichols
April 93 FC Cincinnati 2 2–2
(6–7 SO)		 Huntsville City FC Highland Heights, Kentucky
4:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: NKU Soccer Stadium
Referee: Nabil Bensalah
Shootout
April 164 New York Red Bulls II 1–0 Huntsville City FC Montclair, New Jersey
6:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: MSU Soccer Park
Referee: Calin Radosav
April 235 Inter Miami CF II 4–3 Huntsville City FC Fort Lauderdale, Florida
6:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Referee: Jonathan Bilinski
May 56 Columbus Crew 2 1–0 Huntsville City FC Columbus, Ohio
6:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Historic Crew Stadium
Referee: Luis Arroyo
May 127 Chicago Fire FC II 1–1
(1–4 SO)		 Huntsville City FC Bridgeview, Illinois
7:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
Referee: Rebecca Pagan
Shootout
May 198 Huntsville City FC 2–1 Crown Legacy FC Huntsville, Alabama
7:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Joe Davis Stadium
Attendance: 5,605
Referee: Matthew Corrigan
May 269 Huntsville City FC 1–2 New York Red Bulls II Huntsville, Alabama
7:00 PM CDT
 Report 1 Report 2
Stadium: Joe Davis Stadium
Attendance: 5,168
Referee: Amin Hadzic
June 410 Huntsville City FC 3–4 NYCFC II Huntsville, Alabama
6:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Joe Davis Stadium
Attendance: 4,512 [9]
Referee: Joshua Encarnación
June 1111 Huntsville City FC 4–2 St. Louis City SC 2 Huntsville, Alabama
6:00 PM CDT
 Match Report Report 2
Stadium: Joe Davis Stadium
Attendance: 4,394
Referee: Anya Voigt
June 1512 Toronto FC II 1–2 Huntsville City FC North York, Toronto, Ontario
6:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: York Lions Stadium
Referee: Seyed-Mohammad Mohseni
June 1813 Huntsville City FC 2–0 Inter Miami CF II Huntsville, Alabama
6:00 PM CDT
 Report 1 Report 2
Stadium: Joe Davis Stadium
Attendance: 4,979
Referee: Benjamin Meyer
June 2514 Columbus Crew 2 1–0 Huntsville City FC Columbus, Ohio
4:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Historic Crew Stadium
Referee: Alexandra Billeter
July 215 Huntsville City FC 0–0
(4–5 SO)		 New England Revolution II Huntsville, Alabama
6:00 PM CDT
 Report 1 Report 2

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Stadium: Joe Davis Stadium
Attendance: 4,325
Referee: Katherine McCormick
Shootout
July 916 Huntsville City FC 6–2 Orlando City B Huntsville, Alabama
6:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Joe Davis Stadium
Attendance: 4,801
Referee: Gabriele Giusti
July 1617 Huntsville City FC 1–2 Toronto FC II Huntsville, Alabama
6:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Joe Davis Stadium
Attendance: 5,505
Referee: Rebecca Pagan
July 2318 Atlanta United 2 2–4 Huntsville City FC Kennesaw, Georgia
6:30 PM CDT
 Report 1 Report 2
Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium
Referee: Adorae Monroy
July 3019 NYCFC II 0–1 Huntsville City FC Queens, New York City, New York
6:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Belson Stadium
Referee: Amiel Aleman
August 620 Huntsville City FC 1–0 FC Cincinnati 2 Huntsville, Alabama
6:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Joe Davis Stadium
Attendance: 4,172 [10]
Referee: DeShun Beard
August 921 Huntsville City FC 1–1
(4–5 SO)		 Columbus Crew 2 Huntsville, Alabama
6:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Joe Davis Stadium
Attendance: 3,480
Referee: Wes Caouette
Shootout
August 1322 Crown Legacy FC 1–0 Huntsville City FC Matthews, North Carolina
11:00 AM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews
Referee: Tim Wagner
August 1923 Huntsville City FC 5–2 Philadelphia Union II Huntsville, Alabama
7:00 PM CDT
 Report 1 Report 2
Stadium: Joe Davis Stadium
Attendance: 4,590
Referee: Kevin Broadley
August 2724 Huntsville City FC 2–2
(5–4 SO)		 Inter Miami CF II Huntsville, Alabama
6:00 PM CDT
Stadium: Joe Davis Stadium
Attendance: 4,658 [11]
Referee: Muhammad Hassan
Shootout
September 125 New England Revolution II 3–0 Huntsville City FC Foxborough, Massachusetts
6:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Referee: Ernie Constantine
September 1026 Huntsville City FC 1–2 Atlanta United 2 Huntsville, Alabama
6:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Joe Davis Stadium
Attendance: 4,604
September 1727 Philadelphia Union II 2–1 Huntsville City FC Chester, Pennsylvania
3:00 PM CDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Referee: Jeremy Scheer
September 2428 Huntsville City FC 2–2
(2–4 SO)		 Chicago Fire FC II Huntsville, Alabama
1:00 PM CDT
 Report 1 Report 2
Stadium: Joe Davis Stadium
Attendance: 4,608
Referee: Adam Kilpatrick
Shootout

Statistics

Appearances and goals

No.PosNatPlayerTotal MLS Next Pro MLSNP Playoffs
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA John Berner 808+000+00
2 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Josh Bauer 101+000+00
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Cyrus Rad 19015+400+00
4 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Laurence Wyke 201+100+00
5 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Sean Suber 26026+000+00
6 MF Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM Joey DeZart 23019+400+00
7 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Nicky Law 1108+300+00
8 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Isaiah Johnston 20315+530+00
9 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Shaun Joash 2337+1630+00
10 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Ollie Wright 25112+1310+00
11 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Azaad Liadi 221218+4120+00
12 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Danny Griffin 514+110+00
13 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Joey Skinner 27521+650+00
14 MF Flag of Sierra Leone.svg  SLE Isaiah Jones 704+300+00
15 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Taylor Washington 101+000+00
16 FW Flag of Costa Rica.svg  CRC Randall Leal 101+000+00
17 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jonathan Bolanos 23620+360+00
18 FW Flag of France.svg  FRA Kemy Amiche 27823+480+00
19 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Josh Drack 24119+510+00
20 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Adem Sipic 2227+1520+00
21 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ahmed Longmire 1108+300+00
22 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ethan Zubak 202+000+00
23 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Chrisnovic N'sa 24223+120+00
24 MF Flag of Slovenia.svg  SVN Ján Greguš 101+000+00
25 DF Flag of Haiti.svg  HAI Fernando Ciceron 808+000+00
27 MF Flag of Cameroon.svg  CMR Brian Anunga 101+000+00
28 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Tyler Freeman 1005+500+00
29 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nebiyou Perry 1845+1340+00
30 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Elliot Panicco 505+000+00
31 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alejandro Velazquez-Lopez 100+100+00
33 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Justin Cox000+000+00
34 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alejandro Carrillo000+000+00
35 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Perrin Barnes 1602+1400+00
38 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Eli Wachs300+300+00
40 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Lucas Wolthers200+200+00
50 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jacob Grekowicz000+000+00
65 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Dominic Wilson200+200+00
67 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ben Martino 15015+000+00
88 MF Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM Christpher Pearson 402+200+00

Top scorers

RankPositionNumberNameMLS Next ProMLSNP PlayoffsTotal
1FW12 Flag of the United States.svg Azaad Liadi 12012
2FW18 Flag of France.svg Kemy Amiche 808
3MF17 Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Bolanos 606
4DF13 Flag of the United States.svg Joey Skinner 505
5FW29 Flag of the United States.svg Nebiyou Perry 404
6MF8 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Isaiah Johnston 303
FW9 Flag of England.svg Shaun Joash 303
8DF20 Flag of the United States.svg Adem Sipic 202
MF23 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Chrisnovic N'sa 202
10MF12 Flag of the United States.svg Danny Griffin 101
MF13 Flag of England.svg Ollie Wright 101
MF19 Flag of the United States.svg Josh Drack 101
Total48048

Top assists

RankPositionNumberNameMLS Next ProMLSNP PlayoffsTotal
1MF10 Flag of England.svg Ollie Wright 606
FW21 Flag of France.svg Kemy Amiche 606
3MF17 Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Bolanos 505
4DF13 Flag of the United States.svg Joey Skinner 303
MF29 Flag of the United States.svg Nebiyou Perry 303
6
MF7 Flag of England.svg Nicky Law 202
MF8 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Isaiah Johnston 202
FW11 Flag of the United States.svg Azaad Liadi 202
FW18 Flag of the United States.svg Josh Drack 202
10DF3 Flag of the United States.svg Cyrus Rad 101
DF5 Flag of the United States.svg Sean Suber 101
MF6 Flag of the United States.svg Joey DeZart 101
FW9 Flag of England.svg Shaun Joash 101
FW16 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Randall Leal 101
FW28 Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Freeman 101
DF35 Flag of the United States.svg Perrin Barnes 101
Total38038

Disciplinary record

No.Pos.PlayerMLS Next ProMLSNP PlayoffsTotal
Yellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svg
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg John Berner 000000000
2 DF Flag of the United States.svg Josh Bauer 000000000
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg Cyrus Rad 300000300
5 DF Flag of the United States.svg Sean Suber500000500
6 MF Flag of Jamaica.svg Joey DeZart 300000300
7 MF Flag of England.svg Nicky Law 100000100
8 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Isaiah Johnston 810000810
9 FW Flag of England.svg Shaun Joash200000200
10 MF Flag of England.svg Ollie Wright 401000401
11 FW Flag of the United States.svg Azaad Liadi 700000700
12 MF Flag of the United States.svg Danny Griffin 100000100
13 DF Flag of the United States.svg Joey Skinner400000400
15 DF Flag of the United States.svg Taylor Washington 000000000
16 FW Flag of Costa Rica.svg Randall Leal 000000000
17 MF Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Bolanos 300000300
18 FW Flag of France.svg Kemy Amiche 100000100
19 DF Flag of the United States.svg Josh Drack 710000710
20 DF Flag of the United States.svg Adem Sipic300000300
21 DF Flag of the United States.svg Ahmed Longmire 200000200
23 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Chrisnovic N'sa 500000500
24 MF Flag of Slovenia.svg Ján Greguš 000000000
25 MF Flag of Haiti.svg Fernando Ciceron210000210
27 MF Flag of Cameroon.svg Brian Anunga 100000100
28 FW Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Freeman 100000100
29 FW Flag of the United States.svg Nebiyou Perry 100000100
30 GK Flag of the United States.svg Elliot Panicco 000000000
33 GK Flag of the United States.svg Justin Cox000000000
34 DF Flag of the United States.svg Alejandro Carrillo000000000
35 DF Flag of the United States.svg Perrin Barnes100000100
40 FW Flag of the United States.svg Lucas Wolthers000000000
50 GK Flag of the United States.svg Jacob Grekowicz000000000
67 GK Flag of the United States.svg Ben Martino 000000000
88 MF Flag of Jamaica.svg Christopher Pearson 000000000
Total66310006634

Awards and Honors

MLS NEXT Pro Goal of the Matchday

MatchdayPlayerRef
1 Flag of the United States.svg Azaad Liadi [12]
3 Flag of England.svg Ollie Wright [13]

MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Matchday

WeekPlayerReasonRef
12 Flag of France.svg Kemy Amiche Two Goals and One Assist vs St. Louis City 2 [14]
23 Flag of the United States.svg Azaad Liadi Scored a Hat Trick vs Philadelphia Union II [15]

MLS NEXT Pro Team of the Matchday

MatchdayRef
9 [16]
16 [17]

MLS NEXT Pro Coach of the Month

MonthCoachRef
August Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jack Collison [18]

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The 2024 Chattanooga season is the club's sixteenth season. The first eleven seasons Chattanooga FC competed as an amateur team in National Premier Soccer League. Chattanooga FC was a successful amateur team, winning the NPSL season champion eight times and finish second in post-season playoffs four times. In 2015, Chattanooga FC claimed the title of best amateur team in the country by winning the United States Adult Soccer Association Hank Steinbrecher Cup, beating Michigan Bucks 3–0. In 2019, Chattanooga FC became a professional team, joining National Independent Soccer Association. Chattanooga FC success continued in 2023 when the team finished as the NISA season champions and advanced to the post season semi-finals.

The 2024 Nashville SC season is the fifth season for Nashville SC as a member of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top flight of professional soccer in the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Huntsville City FC season</span> Huntsville City FC 2024 soccer season

The 2024 Huntsville City FC season was the second season of Huntsville City FC, a soccer team based in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It was their second season competing in MLS Next Pro, a professional developmental league in the third tier of the United States soccer pyramid. The club serves as a development and reserve squad for Nashville SC of Major League Soccer.

The 2024 Carolina Core FC Season is the club's first ever season in existence. This is the second independent club to play in a MLS Next Pro season alongside Chattanooga FC. The club is located in North Carolina, US.

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