USL1 Chattanooga Red Wolves SC

Former League One Champion TJ Bush Signs with Chattanooga

January 10, 2024 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
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TJ Bush, a goalkeeper from Herndon, Virginia, will be joining the Chattanooga Red Wolves squad for the 2024 season after two seasons with USL League One South Georgia Tormenta FC, pending league and federation approval.

In 2022, Bush joined South Georgia Tormenta FC after a stint at Charlotte Independence. Bush recorded 45 saves with an 80.4% saving percentage and six clean sheets during his first season in Statesboro. He also conceded zero penalty goals and one penalty saved in 2022. Bush was a part of the championship team who won the USL League One title with a 2-1 victory against the Chattanooga Red Wolves along with newly signed teammate Jamil Roberts.

Bush ended the 2023 season having played 1,271 minutes for South Georgia, starting 14 times out of 15 appearances. Bush recorded 25 saves, nine catches, ten punches, and 19 clearances.

During his college years at James Madison University, Bush appeared in 66 games over three seasons with 6,088 minutes played with 191 saves made at 78.3% accuracy. In his senior year, TJ was third in the country for save percentage (.882) and is the career shutout program record holder with 30. At the end of his collegiate career, Bush was drafted 80th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Seattle Sounders FC.

Bush added, "I am very excited to be joining the Chattanooga Red Wolves for the 2024 season. I've heard many great things about the club, fans, and community. I'm looking forward to playing in front of the Chattanooga Red Wolves fans. I can't wait for the season to start, see you all soon at CHI Memorial Stadium!"

"We took a real deep dive into goalkeepers in the market from college, USL, abroad and knew we needed to sign proven quality but also a player with a lot of potential, who can grow and develop in our environment. TJ fits the bill. He is a winner, he is a top shot stopper, good with the ball at his feet and is going to be a major addition to the team. Very excited to get him onboard for 2024," said head coach Scott Mackenzie.

The Chattanooga Red Wolves will begin their 2024 season on the road against Lexington SC on Saturday, March 15th before returning to CHI Memorial Stadium for their home opener on Saturday, March 30th. Season tickets are available to purchase online.

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