photo by Soldano Photography
Fans poured into Finley Stadium Friday, April 22, but there was no action on the field. All eyes were set on the stage that filled the South concourse, lined with silver trophies and topped with mysterious outlines of jerseys, each draped in black.
With fanfare and excitement normally reserved for later in the year, Chattanooga Football Club held its annual jersey reveal in grand style. A VIP event gave over 300fans a first look at what the 2015 NPSL Southeastern Conference Champions will be wearing for their next campaign.
"Honestly, I wish the season started today" said Luke Winter, a veteran striker for this year's team turned model for the 2016 home kit. "These kits look great, they feel great, and I'm just ready to get on the pitch and play."
Supporters cheered, took pictures and videos as each iteration of Chattanooga Football Club's uniform, the training, away, goalkeeper, and finally home kit, were unveiled, over the large stage that filled the concourse and in person. Chattanooga Football Club men's and women's representatives appeared in each version of the uniform.
"I love the purple" said Greg Hartley, goalkeeper for the CFC men's squad. "We had such a great response last year with the pink keeper's kit, and I'm glad the team continued the trend and did something a little different."
Board member and Brand Director Paul Rustand agreed. "We like to really push the envelope a bit in the even years, and keep things more traditional in the odd years. The gold and sky blue are still key colors in the Chattanooga Football Club family, but expressed in a new way. As you can see, the fans have really responded to the new look."
The 2016 home jersey also serves as a season ticket to every CFC match. Pre-order sales were approximately triple what they've been in years past, and the team is looking to capitalize on last season's successful run to the NPSL title game, which saw over 18,000 people fill "Fort" Finley Stadium as Chattanooga FC faced New York Cosmos B side.
All current jerseys are now available for purchase at chattanoogafc.com and Winder Binder on Frazier Avenue.
photo by Soldano Photography