Chattanooga FC hosts One Knox SC in the latest edition of the Tennessee River Showdown.
Head Coach Chris Nugent previews the Tennessee River Showdown as part of the club's 2025 preseason schedule.
After a victorious start to the 2025 preseason against Major League Soccer side Atlanta United and USL Championship club Birmingham Legion FC, Chattanooga Football Club looks to continue its strong start to the year when it hosts One Knox SC in the latest edition of the Tennessee River Showdown on Saturday.
CFC defeated One Knox SC 1-0 in the first edition of the derby on March 4, 2023 thanks to an Alex McGrath Olimpico goal (goal scored directly from a corner kick). The two teams met during last year's preseason, however the match was not completed due to heavy rain affecting field conditions.
Head Coach Chris Nugent spoke about the challenge One Knox poses in the club's third match of the 2025 preseason program.
"It will be another tough game," said Nugent. "We've already had difficult opponents this preseason. They have a new coach and new players, so it will be similar to the other games—we will focus on what we're trying to do. That will be the key aspect, how we can get the guys to adapt and adjust based on what the opponent gives and how we can make them adapt to us.
"We're just looking for more of our identity to show. We'll most likely see some of the starters play a bit more to get more match fitness. We will have less trialists than before, so seeing how our players interact with each other in terms of the style of play will be important. We'll want to see some of those connections shine through."
The match kicks off at 3:00 p.m. ET with gates opening at 2:00 p.m. at Finley Stadium.
Know before you go
- Finley Stadium is a CASHLESS venue
- Parking is available in both North ($10) & South ($15) Lots.
- Small umbrellas are allowed (collapsable size of forearm length)
- Two food trucks plus Max Grilleworks (Sec. 104) will be open on the concourse. Mobile bars are available around the stadium.
The club will have match updates available on its Instagram, Facebook and X accounts, and the match will also be live streamed on Chattanooga FC's official YouTube channel.
Match info
Venue: Finley Stadium | Chattanooga, Tennessee
Kick-off: 3:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, February 15
Broadcast: Chattanooga FC YouTube
Talent: Gabriel Schray
