Chattanooga FC Women will be in action at Finley Stadium once again this Sunday, June 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. ET as it hosts Knoxville Alliance 865.
In last season’s matchup at Finley, Knoxville started on top with two goals early in the first half and ultimately won the match 3-1. However, in the season opener in Knoxville, the teams played to a 2-2 draw.
Both sides will be looking for their first win of the 2024 season and the ability to leapfrog the other in the WPSL Southeast Conference table.
Coach's Corner
Head Coach Tom Halsall detailed his expectations for the match against Knoxville Alliance 865.
"I’ve stressed to the girls that it’s really about the response on Sunday," said Halsall. "We’re going to put our best foot forward and come out of the blocks. Knoxville’s a really strong side. They’ve got talent across the field. All of our players need to take responsibility for their area of the field. We’re excited for it. The response in training has been very positive and the energy has been high. I’m hopeful they will deliver a good performance for the fans and club.
"There’s a personal connection as well. Their center-forward, Allison Hansford, is my sister-in-law. We’re excited to come up against each other. Knoxville has a very good center-back. They play possession-based and look to play the counter and get numbers up in the final third. Our job will be to stay very narrow and compact. I think it’ll be an entertaining game. I don’t think it will be a 1-0 game. I think there will be a lot of goals."
Know the Opponent
Knoxville Alliance 865 drew their first game of the season against UFA Gunnars, 2-2, with goals from Alexia Bearden and Allison Hansford.
Their second game of the season was the day before the Alliance’s matchup with CFC. They defeated FC Birmingham 9-0 on Saturday night in Knoxville.
Both Knoxville and CFC Women have a game in hand over first place Nashville, and are looking for three points to inch them closer to a WPSL playoff spot.
Match info
Venue: Finley Stadium | Chattanooga, Tennessee
Kick-off: 6:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, June 2
Tickets: Season Tickets | Single match
Broadcast: Chattanooga FC YouTube | Talent: Gabriel Schray and Madison Crews
