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US USL All Stars to Battle England National Game XI

June 8, 2004 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC - The Charleston Battery will host the second US vs England National Game XI match tomorrow, Wednesday June 9 at Blackbaud Stadium; kick off is set for 7:30 PM. The game will feature US A-League All-Stars who will represent the United States versus the English Nationwide Conference All-Stars. The inaugural game between theses two sides was played last March in the UK, England won that game by a score of two goals to one.

The England National Game XI squad will feature the top professional players from the English Nationwide Conference and are managed by Paul Fairclough, who won the Vauxhall Conference with Stevenage Borough in 1996 and has also worked as Club Scout for Arsenal Football Club.

Charleston Battery Head Coach, Chris Ramsey will coach the US side, his Assistant-Coach will be his number-two at the Battery, Mike Anhaeuser. Ramsey is in his third year at the helm of the Battery and has compiled an overall record of 41wins, 15 losses and 18 ties. Ramsey won the 2003 A-League Championship in his second year at the Club.

The Charleston Battery's Paul Conway and Steve Klein have both been added to the USA roster. Klein will deputize for injured Syracuse defender Scott Schweitzer. 2001 A-League MVP Paul Conway adds some extra firepower to the USA line-up which may also be without Rochester forward Chris Carrieri. Carrieri picked up an injury during the Rhinos 1-0 loss to Atlanta last weekend.

Tickets

Tickets for the US Representative XI vs England National Game XI match are priced at $8 - $15 and are on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets please call (843) 971-GOAL or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

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