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14-Year-Old Braiden Kalonji Makes U.S. Open Cup History!

3/20/2026

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14-year-old Braiden Kalonji of Kalonji Pro-Profile became the U.S. Open Cup's youngest scorer in the modern era on March 18, 2026, by scoring in the 13th minute.
Darwin Ortiz (Chattanooga FC) equalized just before halftime.
Ameziane Sid Mohand (Chattanooga FC) scored 11 seconds into the second half to give Chattanooga the lead.
Richard Dixon, Chattanooga FC's Interim Head Coach, expressed pride as the team advanced to the Second Round.

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14-year-old Braiden Kalonji of Kalonji Pro-Profile became the U.S. Open Cup's youngest scorer in the modern era on March 18, 2026, by scoring in the 13th minute.
Darwin Ortiz (Chattanooga FC) equalized just before halftime.
Ameziane Sid Mohand (Chattanooga FC) scored 11 seconds into the second half to give Chattanooga the lead.
Richard Dixon, Chattanooga FC's Interim Head Coach, expressed pride as the team advanced to the Second Round.