Read on for a full recap, including post-match reaction, photos and more.
- Chattanooga FC wins WPSL South Region Championship for first time in club history
- CFC advances to WPSL Championships in Stillwater, Oklahoma
- CFC is one of four teams left in the nation
Chattanooga FC Women defeated LA Krewe Rush 4-0 at RavenTek Park on Sunday evening to be crowned 2025 WPSL South Region champions for the first time in club history.
First-half goals from Hannah Tillett, Reese McDermott and Annick Lolita Manga Zouma and a stoppage-time header from Regina Campa made the difference on the night as CFC Women continue to make history for the Scenic City.
Tillett opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a well-taken strike from an assist by McDermott. Tillett then turned provider six minutes later when she found McDermott with a pass in midfield and Chattanooga's top scorer (nine goals) blasted in a long-range shot to double the lead.
Manga Zouma, yesterday's Athlete of the Match in a 3-1 win over Arlington Soccer Blue in the regional semifinal, extended CFC's lead with a header from a superb assist set up by Grace Ambrose.
CFC could have gone into the half with a 4-0 lead if McDermott's penalty in the 33rd minute had not hit both posts.
However, the result was beyond any doubt as CFC continued to dominate play in the second half.
CFC Academy product Campa put the cherry on top with a wonderfully-taken header in stoppage time to ultimately land the South Region championship for Chattanooga.
"I'm extremely proud of the work that everyone has put in," said Chattanooga FC Women Head Coach Juan Hernandez. "Many hours, sessions, nights and it showed today. We had a plan and our players executed it to perfection. The result is not an accident. This was all about the execution of the abilities the players possess and the knowledge that the coaches share. This is such a great group. Everything was done together between the players, staff, fans; it was all done together and we're extremely proud."
CFC will now prepare for an historic trip to Neal Patterson Stadium on the campus of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma to compete in the WPSL Championships.
South Region Champions Chattanooga FC will face West Region Champions California Storm in the national semifinal on Friday, July 18th with kick-off set for 8:15 p.m. CT/9:15 p.m. ET.
Athlete of the Match: Hannah Tillett
Box Score:
Chattanooga FC Women - LA Krewe Rush
Revolution Sports Park | Leesburg, Va.
Final Score:
CFC: 4
LKR: 0
Scoring Summary:
13’: Hannah Tillett - CFC
19': Reese McDermott - CFC
30': Annick Lolita Manga Zouma - CFC
90'+2: Regina Campa - CFC
Line-ups:
CFC starters: Maddie Smith, Kaylie Smith, Kei Yoneda, Jordan Crockett (C), Kasie Vigil, Mae Hunt, Hannah Tillett, Reese McDermott, Amy Neal, Amy Smith, Grace Ambrose
Substitutes: Kyleigh Hall, Billie Jean Davies, Hannah Helms, Ryleigh Ramey, Bella Valentine, Annick Lolita Manga Zouma, Kloe Reeves, Regina Campa, Elisa Dean
Head Coach: Juan Hernandez
LKR starters: Lauryn Starwood, Sophie Vines, Rammie Noel, Keely McLeod, Brea Bailey, Andi Hughes, Hailly Waterhouse, Mary-Ainsley Alack, Raegan Latiolais, Sarah Portis, Shealbie Whatley
Substitutes: Larae Breaux, Ashley Manning, Bailey Bronner, Jacie Crochet, Marias Portas
Head Coach: John Plumbar
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