USL Charleston Battery

Battery Signs Josh Henderson

Published on January 31, 2003 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC. The Charleston Battery has agreed to terms with two new players for the 2003 A-League season. Forward Josh Henderson joins Charleston from its Southeast Division rival the Richmond Kickers. The Battery has also signed midfielder Barry Moore; Moore comes to Charleston from English Conference side Crawley Town.

Charleston Battery Head Coach, Chris Ramsey,

"Josh and his family made a life-changing decision to move to this region and we are fortunate that this allows us to capitalize on his choice. Having seen Josh play throughout the season, I believe that he can enhance our squad and judging by his character, he will fight hard to force his way into the team."

"Barry attended the Battery trials in February 2002, unfortunately at that time we were unable to sign him. After watching him again during my recent trip to England, I have decided to take a chance on him as I think he has the potential to become a useful member of the squad." Josh Henderson

Josh Henderson arrives at the Battery from last seasons A-League runners-up the Richmond Kickers. Henderson spent two seasons at Richmond playing 60 games and scoring 27 goals. Henderson led the Kickers in scoring in 2002 with 16 goals and 3 assists for 35 points. Versus the Battery he had a goal and two assists.

A Baton Rouge, LA native, Henderson began his professional career in 1998 with the New Orleans Storm. After one season with the Storm, Henderson joined the Leigh High Valley Steam in 1999 where he scored 7 goals and added 4 assists. In 2000 he moved to the Atlanta Silverbacks, playing 26 games again scoring 7 goals and adding seven assists.

In 2001 with the Richmond Kickers, Henderson tallied 11 times with 4 assists in 28 games played.

A three year starter at Duke University, Henderson was a member of the 1995 Blue Devils team that progressed to the National Championship game.

Barry Moore

25 year old midfielder, Barry Moore comes to Charleston after five years in the English Conference. A native of Kingston Upon Thames, England, Moore joins the Battery from Dr Martens Premier Division side Crawley Town.

Previous clubs include Woking, Hayes and Hampton & Richmond. Moore has played over 120 games in the Conference scoring 22 goals.

While playing in the Conference, Moore was a member of the England National Game XI.

US Women vs. Iceland – Blackbaud Stadium, February 16

The U.S. Women's National Team will face Iceland in its second domestic game of 2003 on Sunday, February 16, at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina. The match will kick off at 6 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on ESPN2. It will be the second ever match for the U.S. women at Blackbaud Stadium after having opened the 2002 campaign there with a 7-0 win over Mexico in front of a packed house on a rainy January night.

Tickets

Tickets ranging in price levels from $18 to $35 are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets throughout the Carolinas (including Publix and Cat's Music Stores), at Blackbaud Stadium during business hours, by phone (843-554-6060), and online at www.ussoccer.com. Groups of 20 or more can order through U.S. Soccer at 312-528-1290. The picturesque Blackbaud Stadium, which opened in the spring of 1999, is the home of the Charleston Battery of the A-League and has a capacity 5,113.

DC United Exhibition Tickets – Included in all 2003 Season Ticket Packages.

Tickets for the Major League Soccer exhibition match vs. DC United scheduled for Saturday, March 29 are on sale now. Prices range from $6 - $12. Season ticket holders and fans that purchase season tickets before March 29, will receive complimentary tickets to the game. Season ticket packages for the entire 2003 season begin at $90 or $300 for a family pack of four tickets. 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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