Battery Exit Playoffs After Penalty Shootout Defeat against Rhode Island

November 2, 2025 - The Charleston Battery exited from the USL Championship Playoffs following a 0-0 draw and subsequent penalty shootout defeat against Rhode Island FC in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on Sunday at Patriots Point. Charleston fought valiantly throughout the day but saw their season come to a close after the visitors won the penalty shootout after extra time, 3-5. The rematch of last year's Eastern Conference Final started with both sides looking to punch their ticket to the next round. ... Full Story

Former RiverDogs Manager Blake Butera Tabbed to Manage Washington Nationals

October 31, 2025 - Charleston, SC - Former RiverDogs manager Blake Butera, who guided the team to league titles in 2021 and 2022, has been hired as the manager of the Washington Nationals. At 33, Butera is set to become the youngest MLB manager since 1972. Butera is the third former RiverDogs skipper to land a Major League managing job, joining Charlie Montoyo (Blue Jays, 2019-2022) and Carlos Mendoza (Mets, 2024-present). Former Rainbows manager Dave Trembley went on to manage the Orioles (2007-2010). Former R... Full Story

Playoff Preview: Charleston vs. Rhode Island

October 31, 2025 - The Charleston Battery are back at Patriots Point to host Rhode Island FC on Sun., Nov. 2, in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the USL Championship Playoffs. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET and the match will air exclusively on national television on CBS Sports Network. Charleston and Rhode Island split the regular season series with both sides winning their home fixtures. Charleston triumphed 2-0 in March, while Rhode Island won 1-0 in August. The Battery (No. 2) head into postseason ... Full Story

2025 Club Awards Winners Announced

October 28, 2025 - The Charleston Battery are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Club Awards. The slate of awards includes the Lou Salvatore, Sr. Players Award (voted on solely by the players), the Betsy McAdams Award (voted on by club management, candidates include members across the whole organization) and the Tim Hankinson Most Outstanding Player Award (voted on by the fans). Lou Salvatore, Sr. Players Award: MD Myers Myers was selected by his teammates as the player who best exemplified the a... Full Story

• 2025 Club Awards Winners Announced - Charleston Battery (USL) October 28
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• Match Preview: Charleston vs. Birmingham - Charleston Battery (USL) October 23
• Battery Defeated 1-0 on Road against Sacramento - Charleston Battery (USL) October 23
• Molloy Named to USLC Team of the Week, Pirmann Wins Coach of the Week - Charleston Battery (USL) October 21
• Match Preview: Sacramento vs. Charleston - Charleston Battery (USL) October 20
• Battery, Detroit Share Points in 1-1 Draw - Charleston Battery (USL) October 18
• Match Preview: Charleston vs. Detroit - Charleston Battery (USL) October 16
• 2025 Club Awards Voting Commences - Charleston Battery (USL) October 16
• Battery Blast Defending Champs Colorado Springs 5-0 at Patriots Point with Five Different Goalscorers - Charleston Battery (USL) October 13
• Charleston-Colorado Springs Replay Confirmed for 5 p.m. Kickoff on Monday, October 13 - Charleston Battery (USL) October 12
• Charleston-Colorado Springs Match Abandoned, to be Replayed on Monday, October 13 - Charleston Battery (USL) October 11
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November 2	USL	Rhode Island 0 at Charleston 0 (Playoff)	Final (PK 5-3)
October 25	USL	Birmingham 1 at Charleston 2	Final
October 22	USL	Charleston 0 at Sacramento 1	Final
October 18	USL	Detroit 1 at Charleston 1	Final
October 13	USL	Colorado Springs 0 at Charleston 5	Final
October 11	USL	Colorado Springs at Charleston	Susp.
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• Charleston Battery coach: 'It's like vomit in your mouth' after loss to Rhode Island - USL Charleston Post and Courier (November 3)
• 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)
• Charleston Battery to wrap up USL Championship schedule - USL Charleston Post and Courier (October 25)
• Chipper Jones to headline RiverDogs Hot Stove night - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (October 24)
• 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)
• Charleston Battery have 3 games in 8 days as playoffs near - USL Charleston Post and Courier (October 18)
• Charleston RiverDogs sue moving company over trademark - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (October 15)
• Colorado Springs Switchbacks routed in make-up match at Charleston Battery - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (October 14)
• Charleston Battery crush defending champion Colorado Springs - USL Charleston Post and Courier (October 14)
• Colorado Springs Switchbacks’ match against Charleston Battery postponed - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (October 12)
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