USL Charleston Battery

Battery Heads To Charlotte

Published on May 7, 2003 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston SC. The Charleston Battery (3-0) heads to Charlotte Friday night to take on it's A-League Southeast Division rival the Charlotte Eagles(0-3); kick off is set for 7:30 pm (WTMZ 910 AM / www.charlestonbattery.com). Both teams return to Charleston Saturday for the second game of the two-match weekend series. These games are the first of four regular season fixtures between the two clubs; there will be another back-to-back series the weekend of June 14.

Charleston Battery Head Coach, Chris Ramsey,

"This is our first back-to-back of the season and we could not have picked a harder opponent than Charlotte. Their work-rate and willingness to keep going to the end will almost ensure that everyone in our squad will have to play their part to the fullest this weekend."

Charlotte is led by 7th year Head Coach Mark Steffens. Steffens led the Eagles to its second straight postseason appearance in 2002 after guiding the team to a 10-14-4 regular season mark. The Eagles lost on PK's to the Montreal Impact in the first round of the playoffs. Steffens won the D3 Pro League Championship in 2000 with Charlotte earning the Eagles promotion to the A-League.

The Charlotte attack is spearheaded by forward Dustin Swinehart. Swinehart has led the Eagles in scoring for the past four seasons. In 2001 he ranked second in the A-League in goals scored (18), in 2002 he ranked tenth (10).

In 2002 Charleston defeated Charlotte twice home and away then tied twice with the Eagles in the second two-match home-and home series.

Like Charleston, Charlotte was formed in 1993 and is in its 11th season.

Jersey Night – Mother's Day

Saturday night is Jersey Night at Blackbaud Stadium and the first 500 kids through the turnstiles will receive a free replica Battery warm-up jersey courtesy of Saab of Charleston. As part of the Mother's Day celebration, L'Paradise Day Spa and Salon is giving away two spa packages at half time.

Fan's can also enjoy $1 drafts in the Rolling Rock Beer Garden from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Saturday night. Half-time features the T-Bonz $5000 kick for cash, the Arby's Viva Las Vegas dice roll plus Saab of Charleston is offering a season-long promotion where one fan will win a trip to Sweden

Josh Henderson Named to Team of the Week

Charleston Battery forward Josh Henderson has been named to the A-League Team of the Week following his two-goal performance in Charleston's 3-1 win over the Virginia Beach Mariners last Saturday. Henderson is in his first year with the Battery and currently leads the team in goals scored (3).

2003 Season Ticket Packages.

Season ticket packages for the entire 2003 season begin at $90 or $300 for a family pack of four tickets. Game tickets for Saturday's match are priced at $6 - $12; to purchase game tickets, season tickets or for more information please call the Charleston Battery ticket hotline, (843) 971-4625 or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

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