USL-1 Charleston Battery

Battery Opens 2004 Campaign in Richmond

Published on April 16, 2004 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC - The Charleston Battery opens the defense of its 2003 A-League National Championship this Saturday night at U of R stadium in Richmond with a 7:00 PM game versus conference rival the Richmond Kickers. The game is the first of four scheduled matches between the two clubs in the 2004 A-League season. The match will be broadcast live on Newsradio 730 AM and will also be available via webcast at www.charlestonbattery.com.

Charleston Battery head coach, Chris Ramsey,

"Obviously we are hoping to get off to a good start against an extremely difficult opponent. Richmond will be trying their best to make the playoffs this year after just missing out in 2003. After a testing pre-season the players are now ready to get down to business."

Richmond is led by five-year head coach, Leigh Cowlishaw. Cowlishaw has an overall regular season record of 72-39-21 and led the Kickers to the 2002 A-League Championship match. The Burton-On-Trent, England native has been a part of the Richmond Kickers organization since its inception in 1993.

Last year the Battery also played Richmond four times winning twice with one loss and a tie. Charleston again opened its season in Richmond winning that game by a score of two goals to none.

The Kickers offense will once again be led by forward, Kevin Jeffrey. Jeffrey led the team in scoring in 2003 with 10 goals and 9 assists, 29 points.

Richmond strengthened its squad in the off season with the signing of former US National Team midfielder, Richie Williams. Williams joins Richmond after eight years in Major League Soccer. This will be his second stint in a Kickers uniform; he played for Richmond prior to MLS's inception.

Charleston acquired former Richmond forward Greg Simmonds during the off season. Simmonds spent the 2003 season with the Kickers; he finished fourth in scoring with 4 goals and 3 assists in 27 games played.

2004 Home Opener / Season Tickets: The Charleston Battery 2004 home opener is set for Saturday, April 24 at Blackbaud Stadium vs. the Richmond Kickers; kick off 7:30 PM. Its Schedule Cup Giveaway night with a free A-League Championship commemorative schedule cup for everyone in attendance. There will be live music and $1 drafts in the Miller Lite Beer garden until kickoff. Individual match tickets are priced at $8 - $15 and can be purchased by calling 971-GOAL or online at www.charlestonbattery.com.

2004 season ticket packages are still available starting at $120. There are also a limited number of Three Lions Club and Battery Club memberships available. Both the Three Lions Club and Battery Club packages include a catered meal before the match. For more information or to reserve your seats for the 2004 campaign please call (843) 971-GOAL or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

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