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The Charleston Battery are an outdoor soccer team. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, they are a member of the United Soccer League Championship.

Battery Add Former All-American Striker Alec Hughes to 2026 Roster

February 9, 2026 - CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Charleston Battery are pleased to announce the signing of forward Alec Hughes to the 2026 roster on Monday, pending league and federation approval. The former All-American and USL League Two Player of the Year bolsters the Battery's attack ahead of the 2026 campaign. Hughes most recently competed for Los Angeles FC 2 in 2024, scoring two goals in six matches across all competitions. The 6-4 striker was selected 22nd overall in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft by LAFC following a record-setting career at the ... Full Story

Battery Sign Kirill Pakhomov to 2026 Roster After Successful Trial

February 6, 2026 - CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Charleston Battery are pleased to announce the signing of Russian defensive midfielder Kirill Pakhomov ("Pah-oh-mov") to the 2026 roster on Friday, pending league and federation approval. Pakhomov signs his first professional contract after impressing as a trialist during the 2026 preseason. "I'm looking forward to transferring the qualities I have to the professional level in order to help the team win games and trophies," said Pakhomov. "The coaches have created a great environment and push every ... Full Story

Battery Acquire All-League Defender Nathan Messer from Portland Hearts of Pine

February 5, 2026 - CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Charleston Battery confirmed the acquisition of defender Nathan Messer via permanent transfer from USL League One side Portland Hearts of Pine after triggering his release clause for an undisclosed fee on Thursday, pending league and federation approval. Messer, 24, was a Defender of the Year finalist and an All-League First Team selection for Portland in 2025. The left-back now makes the jump back to the Championship after a breakout season in Maine. "I'm really excited to be joining such an acc... Full Story

Viggo Ortiz Permanently Transferred to Charlotte Independence

January 29, 2026 - CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Charleston Battery have agreed to the permanent transfer of midfielder Viggo Ortiz to USL League One side Charlotte Independence on Thursday, pending league and federation approval. Charleston will retain a sell-on clause for Ortiz as part of the transfer. Ortiz departs the Battery after a two-year chapter in the Lowcountry. First added as a USL Academy signing in 2024, Ortiz signed a professional contract in March 2025. He made his professional debut on April 15 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup win ... Full Story

• Battery Add Former All-American Striker Alec Hughes to 2026 Roster - February 9, 2026
  
• Battery Sign Kirill Pakhomov to 2026 Roster After Successful Trial - February 6, 2026
  
• Battery Acquire All-League Defender Nathan Messer from Portland Hearts of Pine - February 5, 2026
  
• Viggo Ortiz Permanently Transferred to Charlotte Independence - January 29, 2026
  
• Battery's Open Cup First Round Match Set for March 18 against Badgers FC at Home - January 27, 2026
  
• Battery Add Ivorian Midfielder Laurent Kissiedou on Multi-Year Deal - January 24, 2026
  
• Battery Sign Jamaican Forward Maalique Foster to 2026 Roster - January 22, 2026
  
• Battery's 2026 Preseason Schedule with MLS, USL, College Sides Confirmed - January 21, 2026
  
• League Champion Sean Suber Added to Battery Defensive Corps on Multi-Year Deal - January 15, 2026
  
• Battery Add Cameron, Seaton, Calabrese to Complete Technical Staff - January 14, 2026
  
• Battery Loan out Torres to Club Sport Boys Association for 2026 - January 13, 2026
  
• Battery Announce Kickoff Times, Single-Game Tickets, Theme Matches for 2026 Season - January 13, 2026
  
• Former MLS Champion Forward Miguel Berry Joins Battery - January 12, 2026
  
• Battery's Colton Swan Called up for U.S. U-19 National Team Camp - January 8, 2026
  
• U.S. Youth International Forward Colton Swan Joins Battery on Multi-Year Contract - January 7, 2026
  
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Charleston Battery lineup for the season finale (Pattie Anderson)
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League: United Soccer League Championship
Home: Charleston, South Carolina
Class: Outdoor
Website: Charleston Battery site
Schedule: Full Charleston Battery Schedule Statistics: Full Charleston Battery Statistics

Sun., Nov 2	T	Rhode Island 0 at Charleston 0 (Playoff)	Final (PK 5-3)
Sat., Oct 25	W	Birmingham 1 at Charleston 2	Final
Wed., Oct 22	L	Charleston 0 at Sacramento 1	Final
Sat., Oct 18	T	Detroit 1 at Charleston 1	Final
Mon., Oct 13	W	Colorado Springs 0 at Charleston 5	Final
Sat., Oct 11		Colorado Springs at Charleston	Susp.
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Charleston Battery:

• Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) - Charleston, South Carolina
  
• South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) - North Charleston, South Carolina
  

• Hearts of Pine star Nathan Messer off to Charleston - USL Portland Press Herald (February 5)
  
• Charleston Battery coach inks contract multi-year extension - USL Charleston Post and Courier (December 11)
  
• Eric Bowman released on Thanksgiving after judge grants bail - USL Charleston Post and Courier (November 29)
  
• VIDEO: Full Penalty Kick Shootout - Charleston Battery vs. Rhode Island FC - USL YouTube (November 3)
  
• Charleston Battery coach: 'It's like vomit in your mouth' after loss to Rhode Island - USL Charleston Post and Courier (November 3)
  
• VIDEO: 11.2.2025: Charleston Battery vs. Rhode Island FC - Game Highlights - USL YouTube (November 2)
  
• Rhode Island FC to face Charleston Battery in USL playoffs - USL Charleston Post and Courier (November 2)
  
• Charleston Battery top Birmingham in regular-season finale - USL Charleston Post and Courier (October 26)
  
• VIDEO: 10.25.2025: Charleston Battery vs. Birmingham Legion FC - Game Highlights - USL YouTube (October 25)
  
• Charleston Battery to wrap up USL Championship schedule - USL Charleston Post and Courier (October 25)
  
• Charleston Battery fall to Sacramento on road in soccer - USL Charleston Post and Courier (October 23)
  
• Charleston Battery, Detroit City FC end in 1-1 tie in soccer - USL Charleston Post and Courier (October 19)
  
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