Chattanooga FC defeats Orlando City B 3-1

Damien Barker John scores a brace to lead Chattanooga FC to victory

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:34am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the energy and movement of a soccer match, with fragmented, overlapping shapes and planes representing the players and the action on the field.Chattanooga FC's hard-fought victory over Orlando City B showcases the team's grit and determination as they climb the Eastern Conference standings.Chattanooga Today

Chattanooga FC defeated Orlando City B 3-1 in an Eastern Conference matchup on Saturday night. Captain Alex McGrath scored in the first half, and Damien Barker John added a second-half brace to power the Boys in Blue to the win. Orlando City B scored late, but Chattanooga held on for the three points.

Why it matters

The victory moves Chattanooga FC up to third place in the Eastern Conference standings, an important result as the team pushes for a playoff spot. The match also represented a milestone for long-time Chattanooga players Alex McGrath and Tate Robertson, who were recognized before the game for reaching 100 appearances for the club.

The details

Chattanooga FC got on the board first in the 30th minute when captain Alex McGrath scored his fourth goal of the season, assisted by Tate Robertson. Damien Barker John then converted a penalty kick in the 53rd minute to make it 2-0. Barker John added a second goal in the 68th minute to complete his brace. Orlando City B scored late in the 83rd minute, but Chattanooga held on for the 3-1 win.

  • The match was played on Saturday night.
  • Alex McGrath and Tate Robertson were recognized before the game for reaching 100 appearances for Chattanooga FC.
  • Chattanooga FC will host MLS side Atlanta United in the Round of 32 of the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

The players

Alex McGrath

The captain of Chattanooga FC, McGrath scored the opening goal in the 30th minute and was recognized before the game for reaching 100 appearances for the club.

Damien Barker John

Barker John scored a second-half brace, including a penalty kick, to lead Chattanooga FC to the 3-1 victory over Orlando City B.

Tate Robertson

Robertson, a long-time Chattanooga FC player, was recognized before the game for reaching 100 appearances for the club. He also provided the assist on McGrath's opening goal.

Eldin Jakupović

The Chattanooga FC goalkeeper made several key saves to preserve the team's lead, including a close-range stop in the 24th minute and another in the 59th minute.

Harvey Sarajian

The Orlando City B player scored his team's lone goal in the 83rd minute, but it wasn't enough to overcome Chattanooga FC's lead.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was an important match for us in the standings, and the guys really stepped up and delivered a complete performance. I'm proud of the effort from the whole team tonight.”

— Rod Underwood, Chattanooga FC Head Coach

What’s next

Chattanooga FC will host MLS side Atlanta United in the Round of 32 of the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET. This will be the first time a Chattanooga team has hosted an MLS club in a competitive match.

The takeaway

Chattanooga FC's victory over Orlando City B was an important result that moves the team up in the Eastern Conference standings. The performance was highlighted by strong contributions from long-time Chattanooga players like Alex McGrath and Tate Robertson, as well as a standout game from Damien Barker John. The team now turns its focus to a high-profile U.S. Open Cup matchup against MLS side Atlanta United.