USL Charleston Battery

Battery Takes on MLS's Houston Dynamo in Challenge Cup Finale

Published on February 28, 2014 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC. The Charleston Battery takes on Major league Soccer's Houston Dynamo on Saturday evening at Blackbaud Stadium in the final game of the 2014 Carolina Challenge Cup; kick off is set for 7:15 PM. MLS's Seattle Sounders FC and D.C. United square off in the first game of the double-header at 5 PM.

Tickets to the games on Saturday are available starting at just $15 and include both matches. To purchase tickets or for more information please call (843) 971-GOAL (4625) or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

Charleston scored a stoppage time goal on Wednesday night to earn a 1-1 tie versus MLS's D.C. United. United scored in the 71st minute and appeared to be headed to victory before Battery defender Drew Ruggles equalized with almost the last kick off the match, converting a Charleston corner-kick.

Charleston lost 2-1 in its first game of the tournament last Saturday night versus Seattle Sounders FC. Former Battery midfielder Osvaldo Alonso opened the scoring for Seattle in the 21st minute before Charleston's Colin Falvey equalized three minutes later. US men's national team defender Brad Evans converted an 88th minute penalty-kick to lift Seattle to victory.

In the other game on Wednesday night Seattle Sounders FC kept their unbeaten preseason streak alive with a 1-1 draw versus the Houston Dynamo.

The result means that only D.C. United and Seattle Sounders FC can win the 2014 Carolina Challenge Cup with the Battery and the Dynamo both able to achieve a second-place finish.

Carolina Challenge Cup Match Day 3

Seattle Sounders FC vs D.C. United - 5 PM

Charleston Battery vs Houston Dynamo - 7:15 PM

Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island

Saturday, March 1 - Gates 4 PM

(843) 971-GOAL (4625) / www.charlestonbattery.com.

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