Yaretzi Peña joins Chattanooga FC Women for the 2026 season!

Player Bio

Name: Yaretzi Peña
Position: Defender
Height: 5-2
Date of Birth: December 27, 2007
Hometown: Dalton, Georgia
Citizenship: United States
Previous club: Chattanooga FC Academy

Deep Dive

What has been your career highlight so far?
"Committing to Reinhardt University to continue playing soccer in college."

Off the field

Favorite movie: Nacho Libre
Favorite sport (other than football): Martial arts and volleyball
Music on heavy rotation right now: Spanish rock
Favorite football clubs (other than CFC): Barcelona, Club América and Manchester City
Recent book you've read: The Great Gatsby
Hobbies outside of soccer: I like painting, going on long walks, listening to different music and writing
Fun fact most people don't know about you: I am a black belt in karate

Message to Chattanooga FC's fans

"I am very grateful for this opportunity and I see it as a blessing. Being considered for a club with so much history and such a strong fan base means a lot to me. It makes me want to work harder, inspiring me to honor that kind of opportunity by always giving my best on and off the field. 

"To me, joining a community-focused club means being part of something bigger. It’s about representing the people who support the club and understanding the impact we all have on and off the field. I’m grateful for the opportunity and will do my best to give back to the community through hard work, respect, and positivity."