USL-1 Charleston Battery

Hollingsworth and Glinton named to USL First Division All-League Teams

Published on September 14, 2006 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC. Charleston Battery midfielder Ben Hollingsworth and forward Gavin Glinton have been named to USL First Division All-League teams as voted by USL coaches and general managers. Hollingsworth has been named to the All-League First Team while Glinton has been named to the All-League Second Team.

Hollingsworth has enjoyed a stellar second season with the Charleston Battery scoring 13 goals and adding 4 assists in 28 games played. Hollingsworth notched 4 of his 13 goals in US Open Cup play helping the Battery advance to fourth round of US Soccer's National Championship.

A native of Mount Pleasant, SC, Hollingsworth, 5-11, 180 lbs., 23 years, attended the College of Charleston before turning pro. In 2005, his rookie pro-season, Hollingsworth was named to the USL First Division All-League Second Team.

Gavin Glinton has had an impressive first season with the Charleston Battery scoring 12 goals in 25 games played. Glinton kicked off his Battery career by leading Charleston to victory in the season opener (04/29) with two goals versus the Virginia Beach Mariners; his 12 goals include 4 game-winners.

The Bradley University product missed the past two years through injury and had considered retiring from pro-soccer. Glinton reconsidered after earning a spot on the 2006 Battery roster after an excellent pre-season.

All-League First Team

Goalkeeper Greg Sutton (Montreal Impact)

Defender Gabriel Gervais (Montreal Impact)

Defender Geordie Lyall (Vancouver Whitecaps)

Defender Mauricio Segovia (Puerto Rico Islanders)

Midfielder Andrew Gregor (Seattle Sounders)

Midfielder Ben Hollingsworth (Charleston Battery)

Midfielder Luke Kraemelmeyer (Portland Timbers)

Midfielder Zinho (Miami FC)

Forward Joey Gjertsen (Vancouver Whitecaps)

Forward Romario (Miami FC)

Forward Cam Weaver (Seattle Sounders)

All-League Second Team

Goalkeeper Scott Vallow (Rochester)

Defender Matt Bobo (Atlanta Silverbacks)

Defender Kenny Bertz (Rochester Raging Rhinos)

Defender Steve Klein (Vancouver Whitecaps)

Defender Nevio Pizzolitto (Montreal Impact)

Midfielder Jeff Clarke (Vancouver Whitecaps)

Midfielder Leonardo Di Lorenzo (Montreal Impact)

Midfielder Rodrigo Rios (Atlanta Silverbacks)

Forward Gavin Glinton (Charleston Battery)

Forward Alen Marcina (Puerto Rico Islanders)

Forward Greg Simmonds (Virginia Beach Mariners)

The finalists for Defender, Rookie, Coach of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards will be announced Tuesday, September 26 with the winners announced at the championship banquet prior to the USL First Division Championship Saturday, September 30.

Charleston Battery vs Puerto Rico Islanders - First Round playoff

The Charleston Battery battles the Puerto Rico Islanders in the First Round of the 2006 playoffs beginning this Friday night at Blackbaud Stadium; gates open at 6:30 PM - kick off is set for 7:30 PM. The home and home aggregate score series will conclude on Sunday in Bayoman, Puerto Rico (7:30 PM, CNN 1450AM).

Tickets for Friday night's playoff match with Puerto Rico are on sale now priced at $8 - $15 with discounts available for current season ticket holders and groups of ten or more. Three Lions Club members receive complimentary tickets to all 2006 home playoff games; to purchase tickets or for more information call the Charleston Battery Box Office at (843) 971-GOAL or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

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