Chattanooga Red Wolves and Coach Jimmy Obleda have mutually agreed to part ways, the soccer club announced Tuesday.
Officials said, "The club is now moving forward and starting the process to find a new head coach for the 2023 season."
Obleda said, "First, I would like to thank my family, the CRW fans, and the Chattanooga community for these past three years. To the players and staff that have reached out through text and phone, I appreciate your support and kind words. I have had an incredible experience while living in this great city.
"I never imagined that the goodbye would be like. However, it is the best decision for me and my family that I return to California. While on paid leave I chose to remain silent on the situation that took place within the team last year until I could determine what was in my best interest moving forward. I realize that by the club and myself not addressing the many rumors, the lack of response left room for speculation about what occurred.
"I want to be transparent with the situation. At no point have I ever put any player in harm's way, used racial or homophobic slurs, or abused any players. All this was substantiated through the league and club investigation. The Players Association representative was present and participated in both league and club investigations. I willingly cooperated with the league investigation and want to thank them for their thoroughness.
"What the investigation concluded and was deemed inappropriate was my language and tone I used towards motivating my players. I have apologized to the team if they felt disrespected in any way. After the league concluded the investigation and I was able to return, the club made a choice to finish out the season with the assistant coach.
"I take great pride in what I helped develop in Chattanooga. During the three years, CRW went to a semi final, a final, and CRW holds many records in USL League One. While I was head coach. I invested myself l 00% into every player, the organization, and community.
"I wish nothing but the best to the city of Chattanooga and the Red Wolves organization."