One Knoxville SC secures playoff spot after win against Chattanooga Red Wolves

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

One Knoxville SC secures playoff spot after win against Chattanooga Red Wolves
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One Knoxville SC clinched a playoff spot in the 2026 USL League One season with a victory over Chattanooga Red Wolves SC on October 7. Needing at least a draw to secure the postseason berth, Knoxville scored early after Chattanooga's Michael Knapp received a red card within the first 10 minutes. Teddy Baker netted the opening goal, followed by two more from Nico Rosamilia and Denis Krioutchenkov, extending the lead to 3-0. With two regular-season games remaining, One Knoxville is vying for a top-four finish, which would guarantee a home playoff match. Their next game is against Spokane Velocity FC on October 11.

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  • •One Knoxville SC clinched a playoff spot on October 7.
  • •Chattanooga's Michael Knapp was issued a red card early in the match.
  • •Teddy Baker, Nico Rosamilia, and Denis Krioutchenkov scored for Knoxville.
  • •Knoxville has two regular-season matches left to secure a top-four seed.
  • •Next match is against Spokane Velocity FC on October 11.
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  • 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — One Knox SC wins Smoky Mountain Smackdown to clinch USL playoff berth
  • 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — One Knoxville SC title defense marches on with playoff spot secured
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One Knoxville SC will continue its title defense into the postseason after clinching a 2026 USL League One playoff spot with a win on Wednesday. Knoxville entered the home match against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC needing at least a draw to secure a playoff appearance for the third consecutive season. Chattanooga […]

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One Knox hadn't scored a goal in its previous two home matches but came out firing at Covenant Health Park to earn a playoff spot in Wednesday's win.

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