USL-1 Charleston Battery

Battery Gets Brunt

Published on February 2, 2006 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC. The Charleston Battery has agreed to terms with defender Chris Brunt for the 2006 USL First Division season. Brunt, 26, played the last two seasons with the Minnesota Thunder after spending the first two years of his pro-career with Major League Soccer's Kansas City Wizards.

Charleston Battery Head Coach Mike Anhaeuser,

"Chris was a player we noticed at the MLS combines back in 2002 and after two successful seasons with the Thunder he became available to us. Chris adds strength and versatility to our defensive ranks which is very important in our crowded season."

A native of Omaha, NE Brunt was drafted by Major League Soccer's Kansas City Wizards in the 2002 SuperDraft. In his two years with the Wizards Brunt saw limited action playing in 9 games and scoring 1 goal.

In 2004 Brunt signed with USL First Division Minnesota Thunder. An ever-present in the Thunder line-up over the last two years Brunt has played 47 games for Minnesota logging 3,952 minutes. Despite playing primarily as a defender Brunt scored 2 goals for the Thunder and added 4 assists. One of his goals came versus the Charleston Battery during Minnesota's 3-1 win (06/04/2005).

Prior to turning pro Brunt enjoyed an outstanding college career at Southern Missouri State starting 67 of 68 games, finishing fifth all-time in career points (53) and goals (20).

Charleston Battery players under contract for 2006: Gabe Bernstein, Chris Brunt, Ben Hollingsworth, Dusty Hudock, Tim Karalexis, Troy Lesesne, Alon Lubezky, Jesus Martinez, Ugo Okoye, Andres Perez, Jeremie Piette & Usiel Vasquez.

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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