U.S. Open Cup – Second Round Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Finley Stadium
Chattanooga FC hosts in‑state opponent Tennessee Tempo FC in a high‑stakes Second Round clash, with the winner advancing to face an MLS club in the Round of 32.
Venue: Finley Stadium — Chattanooga, Tennessee
Kickoff: 6:00 PM local time (ET) on Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Weather Forecast (April 1, Chattanooga, TN)
(General early‑April Chattanooga conditions; no match‑specific forecast published yet)
Temperature: Typically mid‑60s°F early evening
Conditions: Mild spring weather; light winds; low chance of heavy precipitation
Impact: Favorable for high‑tempo play and wide‑channel attacks
Injury & Availability Report
No official injury lists were published in the available sources. However:
Chattanooga FC
FotMob notes that injury/suspension updates are provided closer to matchday, but none were listed at the time of publication.
Tennessee Tempo FC
No injuries reported in the preview or lineup projections.
Team Records & Recent Form
Chattanooga FC – Last 6 Matches (All Competitions)
2–1 win vs Kalonji Pro‑Profile (U.S. Open Cup)
1–1 vs Chattanooga Red Wolves
0–0 vs Corpus Christi
0–1 vs Miami United
1–1 vs Birmingham Legion
4–1 win vs Des Moines Menace
Form Summary:
W‑D‑D‑L‑D‑W
Strong possession team (62% average) with consistent shot volume (7.17 per match).
Tennessee Tempo FC – Last Matches
1–0 win vs Chattanooga Red Wolves (U.S. Open Cup)
0–3 loss vs Des Moines Menace
Form Summary:
W‑L
UPSL Premier Division club with strong amateur pedigree (six conference titles in eight seasons).
Series History
No prior official meetings between Chattanooga FC and Tennessee Tempo FC in the U.S. Open Cup or league play.
Scouting the Teams
Chattanooga FC – Key Notes
Only MLS NEXT Pro team remaining in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup.
Advanced after a 2–1 comeback win vs Kalonji Pro‑Profile.
Interim coach Richard Dixon emphasizes pressing and defensive structure.
Key Players:
Alex McGrath – high‑work‑rate midfielder, standout early season form
Alex Krehl – pressing No. 9 with strong hold‑up play
Tennessee Tempo FC – Key Notes
UPSL Premier Division champions (2025 Spring).
Beat USL League One’s Red Wolves 1–0 in First Round — first Open Cup win in club history.
Key Players:
Harrison Watts & Chijoke Otuonye – team’s leading scorers
Geoffrey Oyirwoth – scored winning goal vs Red Wolves
Kwadwo Poku – veteran creator providing assists and leadership
Projected Lineups
Chattanooga FC (4‑4‑2)
Jakupovic; Tcheuyap, Hanchard, Sar‑Sar, Sorenson; John, Robertson, Jones, García; Krehl, McGrath
Tennessee Tempo FC (3‑1‑2‑1‑3)
Daunhauer; Amrani, Sassano, Diop; Balde; Larmond, Kamara; Poku; Oyirwoth, Watts, Otuonye
Key Player Matchups
1. Alex Krehl (CFC) vs. Amrani/Sassano (Tempo back line)
Krehl’s relentless pressing vs. Tempo’s more static defensive trio.
2. Alex McGrath (CFC) vs. Kwadwo Poku (Tempo)
McGrath’s engine vs. Poku’s creativity — midfield control likely decides the match.
3. Oyirwoth & Watts (Tempo) vs. Sar‑Sar & Hanchard (CFC CBs)
Tempo’s pace vs. Chattanooga’s structured back line.
MATCH ODDS
Chattanooga FC – 140
Tennessee Tempo FC + 325
Draw + 500
Over 2.5 – 120 Under 2.5 + 100
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, March 31, 2026
