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 gre... 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 exc... 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... Full Story

All-New 2-For-50 Cent Hot Dog Deal & Revamped Dog Days Highlight RiverDogs' 2026 Weekly Promotional Calendar

January 28, 2026 - Charleston, SC - The RiverDogs, long known for the fun and value delivered through weekly promotions like Thirsty Thursday and Fireworks Fridays, are taking things a step further in celebration of America's 250th birthday with a brand-new slate of night-of-the-week promotions in 2026. For the first time, the team will host Wiener Wednesdays for all Wednesday evening games, when fans can get two hot dogs for just 50 cents, and leveled-up Dog Day Tuesdays feature 2-for-1 tickets and a dog-themed t... Full Story

• All-New 2-For-50 Cent Hot Dog Deal & Revamped Dog Days Highlight RiverDogs' 2026 Weekly Promotional Calendar - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) January 28
• Battery's Open Cup First Round Match Set for March 18 against Badgers FC at Home - Charleston Battery (USL) January 27
• Battery Add Ivorian Midfielder Laurent Kissiedou on Multi-Year Deal - Charleston Battery (USL) January 24
• Battery Sign Jamaican Forward Maalique Foster to 2026 Roster - Charleston Battery (USL) January 22
• RiverDogs Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) January 21
• Battery's 2026 Preseason Schedule with MLS, USL, College Sides Confirmed - Charleston Battery (USL) January 21
• League Champion Sean Suber Added to Battery Defensive Corps on Multi-Year Deal - Charleston Battery (USL) January 15
• Battery Add Cameron, Seaton, Calabrese to Complete Technical Staff - Charleston Battery (USL) January 14
• Battery Loan out Torres to Club Sport Boys Association for 2026 - Charleston Battery (USL) January 13
• Battery Announce Kickoff Times, Single-Game Tickets, Theme Matches for 2026 Season - Charleston Battery (USL) January 13
• Former MLS Champion Forward Miguel Berry Joins Battery - Charleston Battery (USL) January 12
• Battery's Colton Swan Called up for U.S. U-19 National Team Camp - Charleston Battery (USL) January 8
• U.S. Youth International Forward Colton Swan Joins Battery on Multi-Year Contract - Charleston Battery (USL) January 7
• Danny Mendick Named 2026 RiverDogs Manager - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL) January 6
• Leggett Completes Transfer to Monterey Bay - Charleston Battery (USL) December 23
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• Hearts of Pine star Nathan Messer off to Charleston - USL Portland Press Herald (February 5)
• Atlanta Braves HOF Chipper Jones featured Hot Stove speaker - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (January 17)
• Charleston RiverDogs name Danny Mendick new manager - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (January 6)
• Tickets remain for Hot Stove Banquet with Chipper Jones - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (January 3)
• Charleston Battery coach inks contract multi-year extension - USL Charleston Post and Courier (December 11)
• Photos: Charleston’s annual holiday parade - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (December 8)
• Eric Bowman released on Thanksgiving after judge grants bail - USL Charleston Post and Courier (November 29)
• 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)
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