The former Chattanooga FC captain will join coaching staff as Strength and Conditioning Performance Specialist.
Richard Dixon, the third all-time appearance maker in Chattanooga Football Club's history, has announced his retirement from professional soccer.
In a video to fans Dixon said, "I’ve decided to retire from playing professional soccer after going through some medical (tests) and discovering that I have a condition that has to do with the heart."
Dixon decided that the time was right to hang up his boots and transition into the next phase of his successful career as part of the CFC coaching staff. Most importantly, he will still be able to live an active and healthy lifestyle.
Here to stay
Dixon's story with CFC is not over, however.
He will transition into his coaching career and become Strength and Conditioning Performance Specialist, where he will be working closely with the team and players individually to ensure they are achieving their elite levels of performance.
In his new role, Dixon will conduct soccer-specific physical testing, design and implement strength and conditioning programs, assist in recovery protocols, provide nutritional guidance, and deliver sport science support.
Forever a CFC legend
Dixon was the first professional player signing in Chattanooga Football Club history in 2020.
The Jamaican spent his college career with former CFC head coach Bill Elliott at the University of West Florida, where he played all four seasons with the Argonauts. In 2015, Richard signed with expansion club Saint Louis FC, where he played under then General Manager and former CFC CEO Jeremy Alumbaugh. After two seasons in St. Louis, Dixon spent two years with Oklahoma City Energy in the USL Championship where he appeared in 49 matches.
The club will announce additional information about plans to recognize Dixon at a later date.
Everyone at Chattanooga Football Club wishes Dixon and his family the very best in this new chapter and are delighted that they all will be staying here with us in Chattanooga.
