Charleston Battery News Release -- www.charlestonbattery.com
Sunday, February 16, 2014
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Charleston Battery kicked off their preseason schedule with a 2-0 victory against the College of Charleston on Sunday afternoon at Blackbaud Stadium. Jarad van Schaik scored the first goal and trialist Dean Kelly added a second as the Battery began its preparations for the 2014 USL PRO season.
The Battery got off to a quick start with a goal in only the third minute of play from van Schaik. The ball was pulled back to the midfielder just inside the 18-yard box and he drilled home a shot high into the roof of the net.
Former Cougar Zach Prince had a chance to add a second for the Battery in the second period (the scrimmage featured three periods of play as both coaches used multiple players) after Charleston were awarded a penalty kick, but his attempt was saved by the College of Charleston goalkeeper.
Late in the final period the Battery scored a second goal when former CofC striker Luke Huggett snuck in behind the defense, and when his shot was blocked it fell kindly for trialist Dean Kelly to slot home.
The Charleston Battery take on Coastal Carolina University this Wednesday, February 19 before turning its attention to the Carolina Challenge Cup featuring Major League Soccer on Saturday February 22.
Tickets on sale for 2014 Carolina Challenge Cup
Tickets for the 2014 Carolina Challenge Cup featuring Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders, D.C. United and Houston Dynamo are on sale now. Carolina Challenge Cup tickets are included in all 2014 Charleston Battery season ticket packages. Season Ticket packages are on sale now starting at only $120. Individual tickets (includes 2 games) are available starting at just $15 with discounts available for groups of 10 or more.
To purchase tickets, for a full game schedule or for more information call (843) 971-GOAL (4625) or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.
Charleston Battery preseason schedule
2/19 – 5 .p.m vs. Coastal Carolina – Blackbaud Stadium
2/22 – 7:15 p.m. vs. Seattle Sounders FC – Blackbaud Stadium (Carolina Challenge Cup)
2/26 – 7:15 p.m. vs. D.C. United – Blackbaud Stadium (Carolina Challenge Cup)
3/1 – 7:15 p.m. vs. Houston Dynamo – Blackbaud Stadium (Carolina Challenge Cup)
3/7 – 1 p.m. vs. NAIA All-stars – Blackbaud Stadium
3/8 – 2 p.m. at Carolina Railhawks
3/11 – 2 p.m. vs. Wilmington Hammerheads – Blackbaud Stadium
3/13 – 2:30 p.m. at College of Charleston
3/15 – 1 p.m. vs. Clemson – Blackbaud Stadium
3/18 – 11 a.m. vs. Georgia Southern – Blackbaud Stadium