Jon Burke joins Chattanooga Football Club for his rookie season in 2023.
He spent five seasons at Eastern Illinois University and was granted a sixth year at the end of his redshirt-freshman season. He started 56 matches and appeared in 57 during his career there logging 5,151 minutes in net making a total of 254 saves. He then went on to play a seventh collegiate season at Drake University in Iowa.

Burke was named 2022 MVC Goalkeeper of the Year 2022. He was second in nation for saves 2021, Summit League All Conference 2019. He holds the record for most shutouts at Eastern Illinois.

"I am looking forward to starting my professional soccer career with Chattanooga FC," said Burke. "I look forward to enhancing the culture and developing the already legendary club."

Burke did his homework and already knows the mission of Chattanooga Football Club. 

"I believe that the God-given gift I have is to be a role model in the community," he added. "I plan to use my platform as a tool to bring the community together and get everyone involved with the CFC mission."

Annual passes for the 2023 season Chattanooga FC Men’s team and Chattanooga FC Women’s team are on sale at CFCTIX.com.