The Charleston Battery recently released its 2010 USL2 schedule.
The soccer team will play a 20-game regular season April 17 through August 14. Charleston’s home opener is versus the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Saturday, April 24 and marks the return to Blackbaud Stadium of former Battery midfielder Justin Evans, who recently took over as head coach of Pittsburgh.
The top three teams advance to the postseason with the regular season champion playing host to the league championship. The second and third seeds will meet the weekend of Aug. 21 to determine the other finalist for the championship game the following weekend (August 28).
In addition to the Carolina Challenge Cup and the USL2 regular season, the Battery will also enter the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
All Charleston Battery away matches will be broadcast live locally with a web simulcast via the Kirkman Broadcasting Network.
Season Ticket Packages
Season tickets are on sale now with packages starting at only $150. New this year all season ticket packages include tickets to the Carolina Challenge Cup featuring Major League Soccer.
In addition to standard season ticket packages, a limited number of Three Lions Club memberships are available. Three Lions Club memberships allow early access into the stadium, free reserved parking and exclusive entry into the Three Lions Club which features a complimentary pre-match catered buffet before every game. For more information or to purchase a Charleston Battery season ticket package call 971-4625, exension 218 or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.
Carolina Challenge Cup
The Charleston Battery kicks off 2010 with a pre-season tournament featuring MLS champions Real Salt Lake March 13 – 20 at Blackbaud Stadium. DC United and Toronto FC also make return visits to the round-robin tournament. All three MLS teams will spend the week in Charleston training between the games as they prepare for the start of the Major League Soccer season.
Tickets for the 2010 Carolina Challenge Cup are on sale now with prices frozen at 2009 levels ($15 - $25). To order call 971-GOAL (4625) or visit www. Charlestonbattery.com. Charleston Battery Season Ticket holders receive complimentary tickets to all three Carolina Challenge Cup doubleheaders.
2010 Charleston Battery Schedule
Carolina Challenge Cup featuring Major League Soccer
Saturday, March 13
Real Salt Lake vs DC United
5:00 PM
Battery vs Toronto FC
7:15 PM
Wednesday, March 17
Battery vs Real Salt Lake
5:00 PM
DC United vs Toronto FC
7:15 PM
Saturday, March 20
Toronto FC vs Real Salt Lake
5:00 PM
Battery vs DC United
7:15 PM
USL2 Regular Season
Home
Saturday, April 24
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
7:30 PM
Saturday, May 1
Charlotte Eagles
7:30 PM
Saturday, May 8
Harrisburg City Islanders
7:30 PM
Saturday, May 15
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
7:30 PM
Saturday, May 29
Real Maryland Monarchs
7:30 PM
Friday, June 4
Harrisburg City Islanders
7:30 PM
Friday, June 11
Richmond Kickers
7:30 PM
Friday, July 9
Richmond Kickers
7:30 PM
Friday, July 16
Real Maryland Monarchs
7:30 PM
Saturday, August 14
Charlotte Eagles
7:30 PM
Away
Saturday, April 17
Charlotte Eagles
7:00 PM
Tuesday, April 27
Real Maryland Monarchs
6:30 PM
Friday, May 21
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
7:00 PM
Saturday, May 22
Harrisburg City Islanders
7:00 PM
Saturday, June 5
Richmond Kickers
7:00 PM
Saturday, July 3
Richmond Kickers
1:00 PM
Saturday, July 24
Harrisburg City Islanders
7:00 PM
Sunday, July 25
Real Maryland Monarchs
6:30 PM
Saturday, July 31
Charlotte Eagles
7:00 PM
Saturday, August 7
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
7:00 PM
All home games played at Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island, SC
For directions or more information, call (843) 971-GOAL (4625) or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.
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