Chattanooga FC beats NYCFC II to win club's first-ever MLS NEXT Pro playoff match

Chattanooga FC defeated NYCFC II 3-1 on October 18, 2026, to claim the club's first-ever MLS NEXT Pro playoff victory. Goals from Alex Krehl (31st minute), Anton Sorenson (86th minute), and Yuval Cohen secured the win, with NYCFC II's Jacob Arroyave briefly leveling the score after halftime. The result advances Chattanooga FC to the Eastern Conference semifinals the following Sunday.