Bethlehem Steel FC Hosts Charleston Battery at Talen Energy Stadium this Saturday
April 12, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Philadelphia Union II News Release
CHESTER, Pa. - Bethlehem Steel FC (2-2-1) will clash with undefeated Charleston Battery (2-0-2) at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 at Talen Energy Stadium, marking the first meeting between the clubs in 2019.
Steel FC enters the match after collecting four points in the club's last two matches, stemming from a draw at home against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and a win on the road at Swope Park Rangers. On the other side, undefeated Charleston has claimed wins against Hartford Athletic and Charlotte Independence while drawing Ottawa Fury FC and North Carolina FC.
While Steel FC is still in search of the club's first win against the Battery (0-4-2), the club has picked up both of its draws in front of its home crowd. Ian Svantesson leads Charleston on goals (3), shots (15), shots on goal (8) and fouls committed (15), while Faris has scored in two-straight matches for the Steel. The Battery sit currently stand fourth in the Eastern Conference, to Steel FC's seventh place ranking.
Bethlehem Steel FC hosts Charleston Battery at Talen Energy Stadium on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The match is set to be broadcast on ESPN+.
MATCH INFORMATION
2019 USL Championship Regular Season
Date: April 13, 2019
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Talen Energy Stadium, Chester, Pa.
Bethlehem Steel FC: 2-2-1
Charleston Battery: 2-0-2
Match Day Twitter: @BSteelFC
Game Day Hashtag: #BSTvCHS
Game Notes: https://bit.ly/2FbuCue
Pre-Match Quote Sheet: https://bit.ly/2VI3kBI
Match Preview: https://bit.ly/2UvWBhq
Match Center: https://bit.ly/2G7KpcN
Watch: ESPN+
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