Detroit City FC stole three points from Chattanooga FC on Saturday night with a 1-0 win at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, TN.
Centerback Jalen Crisler scored City’s lone goal in the 77th minute. The Gonzaga alum rose over Chattanooga goalkeeper Philip D’Amico on the corner from James Vaughan that was redirected by captain Stephen Carroll. Crisler headed home his first City goal and what would end up being the game-winner.
Defender Tendai Jirira was named Man of the Match for his efforts throughout the 90 minutes.
The win means Detroit City FC (5-0-1) remains unbeaten in 2019 National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) Members Cup play with four matches left to play.
Le Rouge returns to Keyworth Stadium on Tuesday, October 8 to host Michigan Stars FC in Members Cup action. The match also marks DCFC’s annual charity match. Autographed, game-worn kits will be auctioned off at the stadium in support of DCFC’s 2019 charity partner, We the People of Detroit. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 PM. Tickets for the penultimate home match are available online for only $12. Come and get yours now.
Starting XI: #1 Nate Steinwascher, #12 Tendai Jirira, #5 Stephen Carroll, #15 Jalen Crisler, #17 James Vaughan, #8 Bakie Goodman, #2 Rich Bryan, #96 Marcello Borges, #10 Cyrus Saydee, #30 Danny Deakin, #20 Yazeed Matthews (#9 Shawn Lawson – 72′)
Goals: #15 Jalen Crisler – 77′
Cards: #20 Yazeed Matthews – 49′; #24 Soren Yuhaschek – 62′; #4 Juan Sanchez – 84′
