USL-1 Charleston Battery

MLS's Toronto FC prepares for Carolina Challenge Cup with training week in Charleston

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


Charleston SC. Major League Soccer's newest franchise Toronto FC arrived in Charleston on Monday for a week of training ahead of the 2007 Carolina Challenge Cup. The Carolina Challenge Cup kicks off this Saturday at 6PM as the 2006 MLS champs the Houston Dynamo take on Toronto FC. The Charleston Battery plays the New York Red Bulls in the second game starting at 8:15 PM.

Toronto FC's roster includes MLS #1 2007 Superdraft pick Maurice Edu. Edu and Toronto scrimmaged Coastal Carolina University Wednesday afternoon at Blackbaud Stadium and will continue to train in Charleston ahead of this weekend's games. The Houston Dynamo gets into Charleston Thursday; New York arrives on Friday afternoon.

2007 Carolina Challenge Cup Tickets

Tickets for the tournament 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. To purchase tickets or for more information please call (843) 971-GOAL or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

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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