Plougmand Strike Secures Third Consecutive Victory for Chattanooga FC

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Plougmand Strike Secures Third Consecutive Victory for Chattanooga FC

May 24, 2025 - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
Chattanooga FC News Release


Chattanooga FC gathers after Peter Plougmand's goal
Chattanooga FC gathers after Peter Plougmand's goal
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Chattanooga FC ensured it finished unbeaten throughout the month of May in MLS NEXT Pro action with a 1-0 victory over New England Revolution II at Finley Stadium on Saturday evening.

Striker Peter Plougmand scored his fourth goal of the season in the 11th minute as he latched onto the end of a brilliantly-placed low cross sent in by Tate Robertson. Plougmand's finish ultimately proved to be the decider in the 423.

Eldin Jakupović was called upon on multiple occasions, but CFC's keeper stood up to each challenge and made six saves overall on the night.

Most notably, Darwin Ortiz made his first professional start and became the youngest Chattanooga FC player to start in a MLS NEXT Pro regular season match (19 years, 2 months and 21 days). The Honduran created multiple chances from the right wing, including two significant chances on goal.

Midway through the second half, Milo Garvanian made a crucial headed clearance following a Jakupović save and the Boys in Blue were ultimately able to secure another three points in the league.

Head Coach Chris Nugent's side extends its lead at the top of the Eastern Conference and remains top of the overall league standings.

"We always look at the bigger picture and the process of what wins us games on both sides of the field," said Nugent in his post-match press conference. "We stick to our process and we're realistic that sometimes you do a lot of good things and don't get the results and sometimes you don't do a lot of positive things and you find results. We try and focus on who we are and where we're going."

The team's next league challenge will be away to Orlando on June 1st before a return to Finley Stadium on Saturday, June 7th against Inter Miami CF II. CFC Women will look to continue winning ways with a return to Finley Stadium on Friday, May 30th with an intriguing clash against Georgia Impact on tap in WPSL action.

Man of the Match: Eldin Jakupović

Box Score

Chattanooga FC (8W-1L-2D, 27 pts.) - New England Revolution II (3W-3L-3D, 15 pts.)

Finley Stadium | Chattanooga, Tenn.

Attendance: 2,752

Weather: Light rain

Final score:

CFC: 1

NE: 0

Scoring summary:

11': Peter Plougmand - CFC

Stats (CFC / NE):

xG: 1.36 / 2.08

Possession: 35% / 65%

Shots: 7 / 26

Shots on goal: 3 / 6

Blocked shots: 0 / 11

Total passes: 282 / 462

Passing accuracy percentage: 77.7 / 86.4

Corners: 1 / 11

Total crosses: 4 / 10

Offsides: 3 / 0

Goalkeeper saves: 6 / 2

Clearances: 12 / 3

Fouls: 11 / 7

Discipline:

28' - CFC, Darwin Ortiz (Caution)

58' - NE, Hesron Barry (Caution)

81' - NE, Cristiano Oliveira (Caution)

87' - CFC, Tate Robertson (Caution)

Line-ups:

CFC starters: Eldin Jakupović, Milo Garvanian, Nathan Koehler, Farid Sar-Sar (C), Tate Robertson (Ethan Dudley 89'), Nick Mendonca (Steeve Louis Jean 79'), Callum Watson, Robert Screen (Keegan Ancelin 61'), Daniel Mangarov (Jesus Ibarra 78'), Peter Plougmand, Darwin Ortiz (Jalen James 78')

Substitutes not used: Michael Barrueta, Mike Bleeker, Minjae Kwak, Markus Naglestad

Head Coach: Chris Nugent

NE starters: JD Gunn, Hesron Barry (Judah Siqueira 80'), Joao Victor Souza (C), Gabe Dahlin, Damario McIntosh (Javaun Mussenden 46'), Allan Oyirwoth, Cristiano Oliveira (Aidan Reilly 90'+ 2), Marcos Dias, Gevork Diarbian, Alex Monis (Cristiano Carlos 65'), Liam Butts

Substitutes not used: Owen Beninga, Sheridan McNish, Joshua Macedo

Head Coach: Richie Williams

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