Chattanooga FC delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over defending champions Red Bull New York II in Matchweek 14 of the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference, asserting their status as a leading contender in the playoff race. The match took place at Finley Stadium, where Chattanooga FC’s dominance was emphasized by a first-half brace from Tate Robertson.
Interim head coach Richard Dixon praised the team’s performance, calling it the most complete display of the season and highlighting their consistency both in and out of possession. Additional goals from Isaiah Jones and Alex Krehl secured the emphatic win, giving Chattanooga FC valuable points and a strong chance to host playoff games at Finley Stadium for the second consecutive year.
Meanwhile, Ventura County FC secured a 3-1 win over Houston Dynamo 2, with midfielder Dylan Vanney standing out by scoring one goal and assisting two. Vanney, who turned professional with Ventura County FC in May 2026 and recently received a call-up to the LA Galaxy first team, increased his season total to seven goals and three assists with this performance.
In another key development, 16-year-old winger Matthew Belgodere from the Orlando City SC Academy scored his first professional goal in Orlando City B’s thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Carolina Core FC. Belgodere’s goal, a notable long-range strike, earned him the MLS NEXT Rising Star of Matchweek 14 honor, making him the fourth Orlando Academy player to receive the recognition this season.
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