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Red Wolves Open Season at CHI Memorial Stadium this Saturday

March 31, 2025 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The Chattanooga Red Wolves will kick off its eighth year in USL League One play with its home opener against South Georgia Tormenta FC this Saturday, April 5 at CHI Memorial Stadium.

Game time is slated for 7 p.m. For tickets, click here.

The Red Wolves look to improve upon a 2024 season in which they finished near the bottom of league standings.

Last week the team announced the signing of three exciting players that may help the team.

Midfielder Omar Gomez, attacker Zahir Vazquez, and forward Alhassan Alhassa all signed, pending league approval.

Gomez re-signed with the Red Wolves after spending the last two years with the club. Known for his tough tackling and physical presence in midfield, Gomez has been a key contributor since joining the team in 2023.

“Omar embodies the spirit of this club,” said Head Coach and Technical Director Scott Mackenzie. “He is a relentless competitor, a leader in the locker room, and someone who knows what it means to wear this badge. His connection with the fans and his experience in our system make him a crucial piece for 2025.”

Vazquez comes to Chattanooga after spending the past three seasons with Central Valley Fuego. A standout in the Utah Red Wolves’ 2022 USL League Two squad, Vazquez has since developed into a proven professional, bringing valuable experience and attacking threat to the forward line.

“We are thrilled to welcome Zahir to Chattanooga,” said Mackenzie. “He was a vital part of our USL League Two success in 2022, and he has grown tremendously as a player since then. His familiarity with myself and the culture we are building, combined with his experience at the USL 1 level, will add depth and quality to our squad.”

Alhassan Alhassan arrives in Chattanooga from Ghana’s Kaistorms FC, bringing international pedigree and attacking flair. The promising forward has already represented Ghana’s U20 national team twice, showcasing his potential on the international stage.

“Alhassan is an exciting young talent with immense potential,” Mackenzie said. “His ability to impact the game in the final third, combined with his international experience, makes him a great addition to our attacking options. We’re also excited to start this relationship with Kaistorms FC, which has a strong reputation for developing high-level players.”

With these signings, the Chattanooga Red Wolves continue to shape a competitive squad for the 2025 season. The club looks forward to seeing Gomez, Vazquez, and Alhassan in action as they contribute to the team’s ambitions on and off the field.

Filed Under: FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER, Sports

About Dick Cook

Dick Cook has lived in East Ridge since the Kennedy Administration when his parents bought a house on Marietta Street. Dick graduated from ERHS in 1976 before going on to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he studied Political Science. Dick worked for the Chattanooga Free-Press and the Chattanooga Times Free Press for 22 years. Free-Press Sports Editor Roy Exum plucked him out of production in 1989 and gave him a job as a sports reporter. Dick covered everything from prep sports to the whitewater events on the Ocoee River for the 1996 Olympics. When Chattanooga's two paper's merged, he became the Crime Reporter covering both the Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments. He was among reporters who were honored by the Associated Press for the TFP's coverage of the 2002 fog-shrouded crash on I-75 in Catoosa County, Dick and his wife, Cathy, live on Marlboro Avenue where they are seen frequently chasing around their three grandsons.


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