CHATTANOOGA, Tn. (Feb. 5, 2021) – This Friday afternoon, the Red Wolves announced Daniel Navarro as their 15th addition to the 2021 squad pending league and federation approval.
Born in Massachusetts, Navarro was raised in Brazil where he began his professional career in 2013. During his stint in Brazil, Navarro found plenty of success including winning the Copa Paulista while he played for Santo André-SP of São Paulo’s top flight. In 2018, Navarro moved to the USL where he signed with El Paso Locomotive and ultimately became a USL Championship Western Conference finalist in 2019.
The 29 year old center back will be a familiar face for Chattanooga fans considering his midseason, three match loan from El Paso Locomotive of USL Championship to the Red Wolves in the club’s inaugural 2019 season. For Navarro, he sees coming back to Chattanooga as an opportunity to leave an impression at the club. “It was a really short loan in 2019,” says Navarro. “For 2021, I’m excited to get more time and give everything I have to the club and the fans. The club has put their trust in my abilities, and I want to prove that they are right in doing so.”
With a well-travelled and successful career under his belt, it’s no surprise that Daniel Navarro is an exciting addition to the 2021 roster for Head Coach Jimmy Obleda. “Navarro brings a tremendous amount of wealth in experience and quality to the club,” says Obleda. “He is a player that has been there before and knows what we will be asking from him this season. He is a great addition to our back line.”
Navarro is the 15th addition to the Red Wolves 2021 Roster and 6th defender. Luna joins newcomers Jorge Luna, Josue Espana, Jose Carrera Garcia, Jimmie Villalobos, Jackson Dieterich, Jonathan Esparza, Sebastian Mora-Mora and returners Ualefi Dos Reis, Ami Pineda, Ronaldo Pineda, Marky Hernandez, Ricky Ruiz, Jonathan Ricketts, Jason Ramos and Tim Trilk. More player announcements are expected in the coming weeks.
