CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Chattanooga Red Wolves SC today announced the signing of goalkeeper Tim Trilk, pending league and federation approval. After two seasons with USL Championship side Indy Eleven, Trilk is returning to Chattanooga where he made his professional debut in 2020. 

Trilk played with the Red Wolves in 2020-21, becoming a club staple and fan favorite during his two years in the Scenic City while leading the team to its first USL League One Playoffs appearance in 2021. Trilk ended his first stint in Chattanooga with 21 appearances including two postseason appearances in his final season. He made 41 saves at 66.1% accuracy and finished tied for sixth in the league with five clean sheets. Trilk's performances garnered the attention of USL Championship clubs, ultimately seeing him land at perennial contender Indy Eleven in the 2021 offseason.  

Trilk went on to play two seasons with Indy Eleven during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Trilk made 14 appearances in 2023 and 15 appearances in 2022 for the club and registered 88 saves and nine clean sheets across two seasons. He ended the 2023 season with a 73.3% save percentage and was sixth in the USL Championship in fewest goals allowed per 90 minutes with 1.07.  

"I'm beyond excited to be back with the club," Trilk said. "Chattanooga has become home for my family and me, and we're all excited to be representing Chattanooga Red Wolves SC again in 2024."

"Tim brings great value and experience to our club," says Chattanooga General Manager & President Sean McDaniel. "He has a deep connection to the city and people of Chattanooga which we value highly. As a 'keeper, he brings tremendous ability as a shot-stopper and a leader. He rounds out our goalkeeper core bringing a lot of quality and competition to our group."