USL Issues Statement on Charleston Situation
April 8, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL) News Release
TAMPA, Fla. - The United Soccer League has released the following statement from Jake Edwards, President of the USL:
"After reviewing the situation and discussing it with those involved, the Charleston Battery has agreed to return the credential privileges of the Charleston Post and Courier immediately.
"The USL recognizes the importance of media coverage and reporting and values the media's position of telling the stories of our players, coaches, teams and the League.
"The League has spoken to the Charleston Post and Courier today to discuss the situation and offer its regrets. As one of the League's oldest franchises the Charleston Battery and USL have had a long relationship with the newspaper and we have always appreciated its coverage of the team and the League.
"We will be taking the appropriate steps to prevent instances like this from happening again."
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