Club News

December 10, 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 13, 2025) — Chattanooga FC announced today its full player pathway for both its Boys' and Men's program and Girls' and Women's program for the 25-26 season. The club is committed and dedicated to providing a multitude of opportunities and appropriate levels of play for all young athletes in Chattanooga, North Georgia and the greater region. The pathways serve youth beginning at the U8 level all the way through college and professional levels. “One of the most transformative developments in our Academy is the strengthening and expansion of our player pathways,” said Chattanooga FC Sporting Director Sebastian Giraldo. “Our goal is to create a more inclusive and dynamic system—one that opens doors for a wider range of youth players, from grassroots participants to elite-level athletes. We’re building a club that meets players and families where they are. Giraldo added, “Flexibility is key—players can move between pathways as their development and ambitions evolve. The strength of our pathways will only continue to grow from here.” Chattanooga FC Athlete Pathways
December 10, 2025
Food City donates $5,000 to CFC Academy Scholarship Fund to help grow and develop the game in the city.
December 10, 2025
CFC Youth is delighted to highlight Layton Williams as our August Athlete of the Month.
December 4, 2025
"She lives out the values of our club my making those around her better."
December 4, 2025
"He has put together several impressive performances lately but most importantly, he has demonstrated respect, discipline and commitment."
December 4, 2025
"Her consistency, determination and passion continue to elevate everyone around her."

"His work ethic sets the standard within the group"

We are delighted to highlight Levi Stone as our February Athlete of the Month!


Stone currently plays as a defender with the 2011 Boys Elite team.


"Levi has been a longstanding CFC youth athlete who consistently represents the club’s values on and off the pitch," said CFC Youth Senior Boys Program Director Emanuele Cocuzza. "His work ethic sets the standard within the group, and his understanding of the game reflects maturity and awareness beyond his years. Tactically intelligent and positionally versatile, he has shown the ability to perform effectively in multiple roles at a high level.


Levi leads by example — through consistent effort, strong duels, and clear communication with his teammates. During his season with the Senior Boys in the Elite Academy League, he delivered outstanding defensive performances that kept the team competitive and helped secure important results.


His impact was recognized with selection to the CFC Youth EAL Team of the Season as a center back. In addition to his soccer achievements, Levi is a dedicated multi-sport athlete and a positive presence in the Chattanooga community, representing CFC with professionalism and pride."


"Levi is a multi-sport athlete playing club soccer, school soccer, basketball and LaCrosse at McCallie which is highly competitive and nationally ranked in most sports," said his father, Jacob Stone. "He is competing with local, national and international talent within his school to make cuts for these sports. Levi is also on the varsity handbells team in the music department. All of this while maintaining academic honor roll at McCallie which is an internationally acclaimed academic boarding school.


Additionally, Levi is very active in his church and serves in his community and on mission for the church and school.
Levi has played for the CFC Academy for eight years dating back to the IDP. Coaches and players have always given him high praise for his positive attitude and joyful approach to the sport and team relationships. Coaches Danny Silva and past coaches have commended him on being coachable and having great commitment to his club soccer team considering how involved he is with other sports, academics and church."


Everyone at Chattanooga Football Club celebrates Levi and his outstanding example on and off the field.