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Former Cougar Zach Prince Returns to Charleston Battery

January 13, 2012 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC. Forward Zach Prince has agreed to terms and will rejoin the Charleston Battery for the 2012 USL PRO season. Prince returns for a third season, he has played 39 games for Charleston scoring 2 goals and adding 1 assist.

"Zach enjoyed a successful second season with us and we are looking upon him to build on his offensive talents and growth for the 2012 season and beyond. It is always nice to keep a local talent from South Carolina" said Mike Anhaeuser, Battery Head Coach.

A native of Columbia, SC Prince was a four-year starter with the College of Charleston. Prince, 6-0, 175 lbs., 25 yrs., attended Irmo High School, Columbia, SC.

The Charleston Battery kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season with the Carolina Challenge Cup tournament February 25-March 3 at Blackbaud Stadium, which features Major League Soccer's D.C. United, Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire.

Tickets are on sale now starting at just $15 with discounts available for groups of ten or more. Series tickets that include tickets for all three matchdays are also available. 2012 Charleston Battery season ticket holders receive complimentary tickets to the games. To purchase tickets or for more information visit www.charlestonbattery.com or call (843) 971-GOAL (4625).

Monumental changes for Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

From an expanded tournament field to an equal opportunity to host matches, the 99th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup features an assortment of strategic changes as the competition begins first-round action on May 15. This year's U.S. Open Cup includes a 64-team field, which represents the largest in the modern era (1995 to present).

All Division I, II and III professional clubs will be participating in the tournament proper for the first time ever. The Division I field includes all 16 U.S.-based Major League Soccer teams, which is double the representation from the past five years and the first time since 2006 that all Division I teams will take part. The Charleston Battery will join all six U.S.-based North American Soccer League teams and nine fellow U.S.-based USL PRO teams to complete the balance of the 32 professional sides competing.

The amateur entries will feature 32 teams from various leagues affiliated with the U.S. Adult Soccer Association, including USASA regional qualifiers, the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League and the National Premier Soccer League and US Club Soccer.

The Charleston Battery will begin play on May 22 in the Second Round of the Cup and will be drawn against an amateur team winner from the First Round. Should the Battery advance it will face a team from Major League Soccer on May 29th in the Third Round.

This year's U.S. Open Cup includes a random selection process for determining home teams from the First Round through the Quarterfinals among clubs that have applied to host. This change gives each participating team with a venue meeting tournament standards an equal chance at hosting its possible opponent for these rounds.

The Charleston Battery has an all-time record in the U.S. Open Cup of 29-11 with one final appearance (2008) and three semifinal appearances (1999, 2004, and 2008). The Battery has defeated MLS opposition on eight occasions; DC United (1999), MetroStars (2001, 2004), Houston Dynamo (2007, 2008), FC Dallas (2008), Chivas USA (2009) & Chicago Fire (2010).

2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Schedule

April 29: Qualifying deadline

May 15: First Round

May 22: Second Round

May 29: Third Round

June 5: Fourth Round

June 26: Quarterfinals

July 10: Semifinals

August 7 or 8: Final

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