CHATTANOOGA, TN — Chattanooga Football Club recently confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026 season. After making no less than 11 new signings and renewing deals with several more players, Sporting Director Sebastian Giraldo and Head Coach Chris Nugent now have a deep squad of 25 professionals to work with.
In advance of their pre-season getting up-and-running, it’s a good time to look at the squad in-full.
Goalkeepers
Eldin Jakupović (#1)
Age: 41
Nationality: Switzerland, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Contract expiry: End of 2026
2025: Chattanooga FC (31 apps)
Former Leicester City, Everton, and Hull City keeper Jakupović played every single minute of CFC’s 2025 campaign and finished as the league leader in clean sheets (10) and total saves (124). He was named MLS Next Pro Goalkeeper of the Year. First name on the teamsheet in more ways than one.
Michael Barrueta (#51)
Age: 23
Nationality: United States
Contract expiry: End of 2026
2025: Chattanooga FC (0 apps)
Local keeper Barrueta will be hoping to make some competitive appearances for the club this season after deputizing for Jakupović for all of 2025.
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