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Charleston Battery pair return from scouting visit to Argentina

February 21, 2007 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC. Charleston Battery Head Coach Mike Anhaeuser and President Nigel Cooper returned from Argentina Monday after a week of scouting players in South America. Anhaeuser and Cooper solidified some pre-existing contacts with several Argentinean clubs in addition to picking out some prospective players for the future.

Charleston Battery President Nigel Cooper,

"Over the past 12 months we have made many contacts in the soccer community in Argentina and this trip gave us the opportunity to see first-hand the development programs that these teams have in place. I know Mike was impressed by several of the players we watched, hopefully we can take this to the next level and bring some of these players in."

Anhaeuser and Cooper spent a week in Argentina and attended player combines in Buenos Aires and Rosario. They spent the week watching trialists and talking with coaches and contacts at Flandria, Barracas Bolivar and Argentinos de Rosario.

The Charleston Battery will host the fourth annual Carolina Challenge Cup March 24 - 31 at Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island. This year's pre-season features the 2006 MLS Cup Champions the Houston Dynamo, MLS's New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC plus the USL First Division Charleston Battery. Tickets are on sale now priced at $15 - $25; discounts are available for series tickets (includes all 6 games) and for 2007 Charleston Battery season ticket holders.

Charleston Battery Season Tickets

2007 Charleston Battery season ticket packages are on sale now with prices starting at only $120. A limited number of memberships to the Three Lions Club and Battery Club are still available; to purchase season tickets or for more information please call (843) 971-GOAL or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

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