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USL-1 Charleston Battery

Battery concludes pre-season with road test versus Wilmington

April 21, 2006 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC. The Charleston Battery concludes its preparations for the 2006 USL First Division season Saturday night with a final tune-up match versus the USL2 Wilmington Hammerheads (Legion Field, 6:30 PM). The Battery opens its 2006 campaign at home next Saturday night versus the Virginia Beach Mariners (Saturday, April 29, Blackbaud Stadium, 7:30 PM).

The Battery began pre-season on March 10, since then Charleston has compiled a record of 5 wins, 1 loss and 2 ties. One of the win's came at the expense of MLS's New York Red Bulls (1-0). The Battery also defeated the Rochester Raging Rhinos (2-1) and Jamaican Premier League side, Village United (2-1). The Battery's loss came versus MLS's Houston Dynamo (0-1) in the first game of the 2006 Carolina Challenge Cup.

Charleston Battery players under contract for 2006: Lazo Alavanja, Stephen Armstrong, Chris Brunt, Chris Corcoran, Shane Crawford, Brandon Curran, Omar Daley, Ian Fuller, Gavin Glinton, Chris Gores, Ben Hollingsworth, Dusty Hudock, Tim Karalexis, Troy Lesesne, Jeff Matteo, Ugo Okoye, Usiel Vasquez, Luke Vercollone & Mark Watson.

2006 Season Tickets

2006 Charleston Battery season ticket packages are on sale now starting at only $120. A limited number of memberships to the exclusive Three Lions Club and Battery Club are also still available. To purchase season tickets or for more information please call (843) 971-GOAL or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

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