Chattanooga Football Club has been ranked first overall in MLS NEXT Pro's latest release of the league's power rankings.
The recognition, which is a first for the club, comes off the back of the team's unbeaten start to the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro season.
Chattanooga FC is the first independent club in the league to place first overall in the league's power rankings.
"This is a proud and historic moment for our club," said Chattanooga FC Sporting Director Sebastian Giraldo. "Being at the top of MLS NEXT Pro is a reflection of the hard work, belief, and heart everyone has poured in. We're a club that’s always striving to push boundaries, and we hope the people of Chattanooga and all across Tennessee feel the same pride we do in this incredible start to the season."
CFC has opened the season with two home wins—both clean sheets (1-0 over Huntsville City FC and 2-0 over Orlando City B)— and two away victories (2-1 win at Inter Miami CF II and 4-1 win at Carolina Core FC) and one draw and shootout win in Kennesaw.
The four wins and draw (plus shootout win) is the club's best start since 2016 and the most successful start in the club's professional era.
CFC will be back at Finley Stadium on Saturday, April 19th to face Crown Legacy FC (Charlotte), with kick-off set for 7:00 p.m. EST. Tickets are on sale now.
