Chattanooga FC heads to South Florida on Friday night looking to continue one of the hottest runs in MLS NEXT Pro as the Boys in Blue face Inter Miami CF II at Inter Miami CF Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET, with Chattanooga seeking a ninth consecutive unbeaten result after climbing into third place in the Eastern Conference.
Chattanooga Riding Momentum Into Florida
The Boys in Blue are coming off an emphatic 4-0 victory over Philadelphia Union II, a performance that earned Chattanooga FC MLS NEXT Pro Team of Matchweek 21 honors.
Several players enjoyed milestone performances during the dominant victory:
- Ameziane Sid Mohand scored his first MLS NEXT Pro goal of the season.
- Nathan Koehler netted his first league goal of 2026.
- Daniel Mangarov added his first goal of the campaign.
- Damien Barker John continued his outstanding season with his seventh goal.
- Tate Robertson became Chattanooga FC’s all-time assists leader.
The victory improved Chattanooga’s record to 9-5-6 (37 points), moving the club into third place in the Eastern Conference and strengthening its playoff position.
History Favors the Boys in Blue
Friday marks the third and final regular-season meeting between Chattanooga FC and Inter Miami CF II.
The Boys in Blue have already defeated Miami twice this season:
- May 8: Chattanooga FC 2-1 Inter Miami CF II (Fort Lauderdale)
- July 4: Chattanooga FC 1-0 Inter Miami CF II (Erlanger Park)
Overall, Chattanooga owns a commanding 5-1-2 all-time record against Inter Miami CF II and has enjoyed particular success in Fort Lauderdale, winning there three different times since joining MLS NEXT Pro in 2024.
Richard Dixon Praises Team’s Resilience
Interim head coach Richard Dixon believes his squad’s mentality has been the biggest factor behind its eight-match unbeaten run.
“What I’ve been most pleased with is the resilience of the group and commitment of what we’re trying to do here as a club. We’ve been through ups and downs. When things don’t work, the team continues to plug away and tries to find ways to get results.”
Dixon also emphasized the importance of staying disciplined against a technically gifted Miami side.
“They’re very aggressive with the way they press, and in possession they have a lot of really good technical players. The main goal is to go there and come away with three points.”
Know the Opponent
Inter Miami CF II enters Friday’s contest at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 1-13-4 (8 points) record.
However, the Herons arrive with renewed confidence after earning their first victory of the season, defeating Toronto FC II 2-1.
Players to watch include:
- Idoh Zeltzer-Zubida – Team-leading seven goals
- Theo Vorenkamp – Team-leading three assists
- Matias Marin – Veteran goalkeeper who captained the side in its last match
Head coach Daniel Godoy will be hoping his young squad can build on last weekend’s breakthrough result.
Match Information
Match: Chattanooga FC vs. Inter Miami CF II
Date: Friday, July 31
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Inter Miami CF Stadium – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broadcast: MLSNEXTPro.com | OneFootball TV
What This Means
Chattanooga FC has emerged as one of the Eastern Conference’s most consistent teams over the past two months. Extending its unbeaten streak to nine matches would further solidify its playoff positioning while completing a regular-season sweep of Inter Miami CF II. With confidence high and several attacking players finding their scoring touch, the Boys in Blue have an excellent opportunity to continue their impressive run.
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External Sources
- Chattanooga FC Official Website
- MLS NEXT Pro
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