Once an Indian Super League (ISL) powerhouse, Chennaiyin FC was struggling to make it to the playoffs until last season. Under the experienced guidance of gaffer Owen Coyle, the Marina Machans managed to break the jinx and qualify for the playoffs, but couldn't progress further.
The two-time winners look to return to the glory days and key foriegn players Connor Shields and captain Ryan Christopher Edwards deciding to extend their stay have put them on the front foot.
To those that go beyond the books. A special mention to his daughter and a message for all the kids at @SSVM_Schools 💙#AllInForChennaiyin pic.twitter.com/lGH5c0bYm8
— Chennaiyin F.C. (@ChennaiyinFC) September 5, 2024
CFC will begin their ISL league campaign against Odisha FC in Bhubaneshwar before welcoming newly-promoted Mohammedan SC to Chennai.
The full schedule of Chennaiyin FC for the ISL 2024-25 season:
- September 14, 2024: Odisha FC vs Chennaiyin FC at 5:00 PM in Bhubaneshwar
- September 26, 2024: Chennaiyin FC vs Mohammedan SC at 7:30 PM in Chennai
- October 1, 2024: Hyderabad FC vs Chennaiyin FC at 7:30 PM in Hyderabad
- October 17, 2024: NorthEast United vs Chennaiyin FC at 7:30 PM in Guwahati
- October 24, 2024: Chennaiyin FC vs FC Goa at 7:30 PM in Chennai
- October 31, 2024: Punjab FC vs Chennaiyin FC at 7:30 PM in New Delhi
- November 4, 2024: Jamshedpur FC vs Chennaiyin FC at 7:30 PM in Jamshedpur
- November 9, 2024: Chennaiyin FC vs Mumbai City at 5:00 PM in Chennai
- November 24, 2024: Kerala Blasters vs Chennaiyin at 7:30 PM in Kochi
- November 30, 2024: Mohun Bagan vs Chennaiyin at 7:30 PM in Kolkata
- December 7, 2024: Chennaiyin vs East Bengal at 5:00 PM in Chennai
- December 11, 2024: Chennaiyin vs Hyderabad FC at 7:30 PM in Chennai
- December 21, 2024: Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin at 5:00 PM in Mumbai
- December 28, 2024: Chennaiyin vs Bengaluru FC at 7:30 PM in Chennai
