Match Preview: ATL UTD 2 vs. Charleston Battery
June 28, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Atlanta United 2 News Release
ATLANTA - Atlanta United 2 visits Patriots Point Soccer Complex in Charleston, South Carolina for a match against the Charleston Battery on Wednesday, June 29. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 p.m. ET and will be streamed live on ESPN+.
MATCH INFORMATION
Wednesday, June 29 | Patriots Point Soccer Complex, Charleston, South Carolina | 7:00 p.m. ET
ATL UTD 2 (3-12-1, 10 points) vs. Charleston Battery (2-10-3, 9 points)
Stream: ESPN+
Link: Watch
ATL UTD 2 fell to Oakland Roots SC 3-1 in its last match on Saturday, June 25. Atlanta United 2022 MLS SuperDraft pick Tristan Trager scored his first professional goal, touching down a Darwin Matheus pass with his right foot and finishing with his left.
NELSON ORJI
Defender Nelson Orji put up some impressive numbers against a strong Oakland attack.
The Nigerian centerback won all three of his tackles, earning a share of the match high.
Orji also tallied six interceptions and clearances, leading both teams in the two categories.
CHARLESTON BATTERY IN 2022
Charleston currently sits right behind Atlanta in 13th place of the USL Championship's Eastern Conference.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place on March 27, which Atlanta took 4-1 in its biggest win of the season.
The scoresheet was highlighted by Jackson Conway's hat trick, while Darwin Matheus also recorded a goal and an assist.
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