Read on for a full recap, post-match reaction, stats and more.
MATTHEWS, N.C. (September 12, 2025) — Chattanooga FC came from two goals down to defeat Crown Legacy FC 4-2 to move one step closer to securing an MLS NEXT Pro Playoff spot for the first time in club history on Friday evening.
Chattanooga FC were down 2-0 having conceded goals early in each half, however four second-half goals from four different goalscorers secured the historic result for the Boys in Blue.
Luke Husakiwsky scored for the second consecutive match with the standout strike of the night, curling in an unstoppable shot from over 20 yards out.
After a scramble in the penalty area in the 80th minute, Crown Legacy failed to clear its lines which resulted in an own goal from Morrison Agyemang.
Four minutes later, Keegan Ancelin was brought down in the penalty area and Tate Robertson converted the resulting spot-kick for his club-leading eighth league goal of the season and to give CFC the lead.
Daniel Mangarov put the cherry on top with a deft chipped goal in stoppage time to complete a memorable evening for Chattanooga Football Club in the suburbs of Charlotte.
"This win just reinforces what we know," said Head Coach Chris Nugent. "The guys will always find a way to fight all the way to the end. We know we can score at any minute of the game. We have that positive belief that we can compete and create chances. It could've been easy for us to give up at two goals down, but the guys continued to fight and put good plays together. All four goals showcased some of the combinations and structure of how we press and deliver on set pieces, which shows the variety of ways we can impact the game. The character was huge. The guys were willing to push into what they're good at and embrace our identity."
The result sees CFC leapfrog Huntsville City FC into fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Next up
Chattanooga FC returns to Finley Stadium on Sunday, September 21 at 3:00 p.m. ET for the third and final installment of the Battle of the Independents against Carolina Core FC. Tickets are as low as $10 and on sale now.
Noteworthy
- Luke Husakiwsky scored his second consecutive goal in what was just his third appearance for the club
- Xavier Rimpel and Anthony Garcia made their first starts in MLS NEXT Pro for Chattanooga FC
- Tate Robertson recorded his 10th league assist, marking a single-season high for a player in club history
- Chattanooga FC came from two goals down to win a match for the first time since joining MLS NEXT Pro in 2024
Box Score
Crown Legacy FC (6W-12L-8D, 29 pts.) - Chattanooga FC (11W-6L-7D, 44 pts.)
Mecklenburg County Sportsplex | Matthews, N.C.
Final score:
CLFC: 2
CFC: 4
Scoring summary:
5’: Mikah Thomas - CLFC
51': Dylan Sing - CLFC
54': Luke Husakiwsky - CFC
80': Agyemang (OG) - CFC
86': Robertson (PK) - CFC
90'+2': Mangarov - CFC
Stats (CLFC / CFC):
xG: 1.68 / 1.88+PK
Possession: 51% / 49%
Shots: 20 / 13
Shots on goal: 10 / 9
Blocked shots: 3 / 3
Total passes: 361 / 413
Passing accuracy percentage: 80.9 / 83.3
Corners: 3 / 6
Total crosses: 6 / 5
Offsides: 1 / 4
Goalkeeper saves: 5 / 8
Clearances: 7 / 13
Fouls: 15 / 12
Discipline:
20’ - CFC, Tate Robertson (Caution)
30' - CFC, Anthony Garcia (Caution)
Line-ups:
CLFC starters: Chituru Odunze, Mikah Thomas, Assane Ouedraogo, Morrison Agyemang, Jack Neeley (C), Baye Coulibaly (Aron John 87'), Simon Tonidandel (Erik Peña-Boardman 71'), Brian Romero, Emmanuel Uchegbu (Nimfasha Berchimas 87'), Dylan Sing, Thiago Rodrigues (Andrej Subotic 87')
Substitutes not used: Isaac Walker, Yves Tcheuyap, Wyatt Holt, Adrian Mendoza, Magic Smalls
Head Coach: Gary Dicker
CFC starters: Eldin Jakupović, Milo Garvanian, Farid Sar-Sar (C), Logan Brown (Nathan Koehler 71'), Tate Robertson, Luke Husakiwsky, Nick Mendonca (Gavin Turner 61'), Callum Watson, Xavier Rimpel (Daniel Mangarov 46'), Anthony Garcia (Keegan Ancelin 61'), Yuval Cohen (Colin Thomas 78')
Substitutes not used: J.P. Philpot, Ethan Dudley, Steeve Louis Jean
Head Coach: Chris Nugent
