CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2018) – Chattanooga Red Wolves SC has signed midfielder Amirgy “Ami” Pineda to its USL League One team. Pineda will join the club for its inaugural season from USL Championship’s Orange County SC, pending league and federation approval.
A native of Santa Ana, Calif., Pineda signed his first professional contract with Orange County SC ahead of the 2017 season. While with Orange County SC, Pineda made 22 appearances and tallied one goal and three assists across both regular seasons and USL Cup Playoffs.
According to Chattanooga Red Wolves SC Head Coach and Technical Director Tim Hankinson, Pineda’s experience falls in line the team’s trend of signing players with next level experience.
“Ami is a midfielder with strong technical ability,” said Hankinson. “His experience with the U-20 USA National Team and his last season with USL Championship’s Orange County SC makes him a quality player addition to our roster.”
Prior to his stint with Orange County SC, Pineda spent time with LA Galaxy Academy and was active in the U.S. National Team Program from U-14-U-20. Pineda was present in the Orange County youth soccer scene as a member of the Fullerton Rangers, winning two national championships with the club. Additionally, he was the first American invited to train in the Nike Academy in England.
“I feel very grateful to be joining Chattanooga Red Wolves SC for the club’s debut in League One,” said Pineda. “Coach Hankinson has put together an impressive roster, and I can’t wait to be a part of all of the accomplishments we will reach this year. Let’s bring a championship to Chattanooga.”
Pineda joins the Red Wolves roster as the 18th player signing for the club and the 12th with USL Championship experience.
The team is set to take on USL Championship side Atlanta United 2 for the first home preseason match on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. The Red Wolves will make their debut in USL League One play on March 30, 2019 as the club travels to Dallas, Texas to face North Texas SC, a League One club operated by MLS side FC Dallas. The Red Wolves will face Forward Madison FC for the club’s inaugural opening night the following week on April 6. Kickoff is 7 p.m. local time.
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