USL-1 Charleston Battery

Battery adds three to roster

Published on April 8, 2009 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC. The Charleston Battery has added three players to its roster ahead of this Saturday's season opening match in Vancouver (10 PM Sports Radio 1450 AM). Defenders Yeniel Bermudez, Nigel Marples and forward Tom Heinemann all sign for the 2009 USL First Division season pending USSF approval.

Defender Yeniel Bermudez joins the Battery after impressing during pre-season. A native of Cienfuegos, Cuba, Bermudez, 5-11, 170 lbs., 23 yrs., was the captain of the Cuban Olympic team and defected during last years Olympic qualifying tournament.

Forward Tom Heinemann comes to the Battery for his rookie pro-season after impressing at player trials. A native of St Louis, MO, Heinemann, 6-4, 180 lbs., 21 yrs., was a NSCAA All-America Second Team pick at Rockhurst University.

Defender Nigel Marples comes to the Battery after spending the 2008 season with the Harrisburg City Islanders (USL2). Marples, 6-1, 180 lbs., 23yrs., was a four-year starter and two-year captain at Towson University, where he was named to the 2006-7 NCAA All-Conference First Team.

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