USL-1 Charleston Battery

attery drafts young prospect in USL First Division Draft

Published on January 24, 2006 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC. The Charleston Battery has picked University of South Carolina defender Greg Reece in the USL First Division player draft. Reece, 6-3, 190, was selected as the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year in 2005 and also made the All-South Region first team. The Charleston Battery received one pick in the second round of the USL First Division draft after trading its first round pick to the Rochester Raging Rhinos.

A native of Clemmons, NC, Reece, 22, was a three-year starter and two-year team captain for the Gamecocks. Reece played 66 games for USC, scoring 4 goals and adding 2 assists. During his college career the Gamecocks recorded 22 shutouts and played in three NCAA Tournaments.

The Charleston Battery will open its 2006 regular season campaign at home on April 9 with a match versus the Virginia Beach Mariners; kick off is set for 7:30 PM.

Season Tickets

2006 season ticket packages are on sale now with prices starting at only $120. Memberships to the Three Lions Club and Battery Club are still available plus this season the Charleston Battery is once again offering a new Flex Pack season ticket package. To purchase season tickets or for more information please call (843) 971-GOAL or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

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