Huntsville, Ala. (Aug. 10, 2024) – Huntsville City Football Club defeated Chattanooga FC 1-0 Saturday night at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium in new Head Coach Chris O’Neal’s debut.
HCFC midfielder Jonathan Pérez scored in the 8th minute during his first match with the club and goalkeeper Bryan Dowd secured his first career MLS NEXT Pro clean sheet with three saves.
The Boys in Blue will be back in action Saturday, Aug. 17 when they host the New York Red Bulls II at 7 p.m. CT at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium. Tickets to the match can be purchased here.
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- Huntsville City FC
o is 3W-1L-3D, 2SOW all-time in August
o is 1W-1L-1D, 1SOL all-time against Chattanooga FC
- Chris O’Neal made his debut as Huntsville City FC manager
- Chris Applewhite led the team with 92.7% passing accuracy (minimum 51 passes)
- Jony Bolaños
o served as team captain for the fifteenth-straight match
o has started every match this season
- Bryan Dowd earned his first career MLS NEXT Pro shutout
- Jonathan Pérez made his Huntsville City FC debut and scored the lone goal
- Will Perkins registered his first career MLS NEXT Pro assist
