USL Charleston Battery

Battery Welcomes Harrisburg - Christmas in June to Benefit Toys for Tots

Published on June 21, 2012 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC. The Charleston Battery (8-3-0) takes on the Harrisburg City Islanders (4-2-4) Saturday night at Blackbaud Stadium; gates open at 6 PM with kick off set for 7:30 PM ($10 - $18, (843) 971-4625 / www.charlestonbattery.com). The Battery enters the game in second position in USL PRO on the back of a convincing 3-0 win versus Antigua Barracuda FC in a game played at Blackbaud Stadium last Friday night.

Saturday's game is the Battery's Christmas in June Celebration presented by Crews Chevrolet to benefit Toys for Tots. Fans can exchange a new toy for one game ticket at the stadium box office and at half time there will be a "Teddy Bear Toss" to collect all of the toys donated for Toys for Tots.

This is the first game of a two match series; the Battery will visit Harrisburg for the return fixture on Wednesday, August 8.

Charleston Battery head coach Mike Anhaeuser strengthened his roster this week with the addition of Jamaican national team forward Dino Williams. Williams, 6-1, 170 lbs., 22 yrs joins Charleston on loan from Jamaica's Village United.

Harrisburg 's last match was a 2-1 win versus the Rochester Rhinos last Friday night. Substitute forwards Yann Ekra and Luckymore Mkosana scored the goals as the City Islanders came from behind to defeat Rochester.

The City Islanders are one of three USL PRO sides still competing in the U.S. Open Cup. Harrisburg defeated MLS's New England Revolution and New York Red Bulls to advance to the quarterfinal round next Tuesday night versus the Philadelphia Union.

Tickets for Saturday's match are on sale now starting at just $10, to purchase tickets or for more information please call (843) 971-GOAL (4625) or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

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