USL Charleston Battery

Battery Set For Orlando City

July 2, 2013 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC. - The Charleston Battery (7-3-5) takes on the league leading Orlando City Lions (10-2-2) on Friday night at Blackbaud Stadium; gates open at 6 PM with kick off set for 7:30 PM. The Battery enters the match in fourth position in the USL PRO standings six points behind Orlando City.

The Battery's next two games will be versus Orlando with the return fixture set for the following Friday night (July 11) at the Florida Citrus Bowl.

Friday night's game is presented by MUSC with fireworks immediately following the match. Tickets are available starting at just $10; to purchase tickets or for more information please call (843) 971-GOAL (4625) or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

The Battery's last match was a 0-0 tie with VSI Tampa Bay in a game played at Blackbaud Stadium on June 22.

Orlando had a 25 game home unbeaten streak snapped last Saturday night losing 2-0 to the Richmond Kickers.

In 2012 the Battery faced Orlando three times in USL PRO league games losing all three matches to the eventual regular season champions. After claiming the regular season title Orlando were eliminated from the USL PRO playoff semifinals losing to the Wilmington Hammerheads.

Charleston Battery head coach Mike Anhaeuser should have a full squad to select from on Friday night with only midfielder Ben Fisk unavailable through injury.

Friday's match will be broadcast live on Sports Radio 1450 AM presented by the Angie Gainey Bailey Real Estate Team with a live video web stream also available at www.USLnation.com.

Charleston Battery vs Orlando City Lions

Friday, July 5, 2013

Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island

Gates 6:00 PM / kick off 7:30 PM

Sports Radio 1450 AM / USLnation.com

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