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USL Pro Spotlight Week 6: And Then There Were Two

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Just one day after appearing on "Off The Bench", Coach Bill Becher and his Harrisburg City Islanders, took the field at home against the Charleston Battery to defend their perfect 3-0-0 record. However, the City Islanders went on to lose the match 2-1 and notch their first loss of the 2013 season.

Richmond Kickers defeat defending Champs Charleston Battery

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RICHMOND, VA – The Richmond Kickers captured three points at City Stadium Saturday night with a 4-1 win over the defending USL PRO Champions Charleston Battery.Zimbabwean International Joseph Ngwenya opened scoring and D.C. United forward Casey Townsend registered a pair of goals for the Kickers while Battery defender John Wilson's tally prevented the shutout in front of 2,497 fans.

Kickers host defending USL Pro Champs Battery Saturday

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RICHMOND, VA – (Wednesday, April 10, 2013) – The Richmond Kickers return to City Stadium this Saturday, April 13 when they host the defending USL PRO Champions Charleston Battery at 7:00 p.m. The enhanced game day experience begins when the gates open at 6:00 p.m. with live music from The People's Blues of Richmond, draft beer trucks, Richmond's legendary Food Trucks and a new and improved Family Zone.

Toronto FC signs Richter, Earthquake-related puns to be made

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All bundled up for the overstated Canadian cold... brrrrrrrrrr...
Y-014B - The Yorkies Toronto FC new signing form

Name : Ryan Richter Club : Charleston Battery College : La Salle University Years as a pro : 2 Acquired via : ☐ Trade / ☐ Free Agent / ☑ Waivers / ☐ Coerced out of retirement Because of interest : □ Montreal signed him / ☐ Stolen from Montreal / ☑ none of the above

Say something nice: Ryan Richter has been biding his time for his breakout move, and this could be it.

Fire Notes: Klopas brings trialists to Charleston, Pineda still recovering, and more

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By TYLER DAY

The Chicago Fire began their third leg of training camp Wednesday in South Carolina, wherethey will take part in the Carolina Challenge Cup for the third-consecutive season.They will play two MLS clubs, Houston Dynamo on Saturday and VancouverWhitecaps on Saturday, Feb.

Battery score late to top Hammerheads, claim USL Pro Championship

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By FRANCO PANIZO

For the second time in three years, the Charleston Battery are the USL Pro champions.

The Battery ended their dream playoff run on by grabbing a 1-0 victory over the Wilmington Hammerheads in the USL Pro Championship at Blackbaud Stadium on Saturday night, giving Charleston their second title since 2010 and fourth overall.

Charleston Battery Win 2012 USL PRO Championship

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Charleston Battery 1-0 Wilmington Hammerheads The Charleston Batteries Michael Azira was the hero Saturday night in front of 4,963 fans at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, SC., who played host to this years USL PRO Championship match. Azira scored the loan goal of the match in the 74th minute when Jose Cuevas fed him up the [.

Charleston Battery Win 2012 USL PRO Championship

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Charleston Battery 1-0 Wilmington Hammerheads The Charleston Battery's Micheal Azira was the hero Saturday night in front of 4,963 fans at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, SC., who played host to this year's USL PRO Championship match. Azira scored the lone goal of the match in the 74th minute when Jose Cuevas fed him up the [.

2012 All-League Teams Announced for USL PRO

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TAMPA, Fla. – 9/4/12 USL PRO honored the top performers from the 2012 regular season today, naming the All-League First and Second Teams as chosen through a vote of team management. The Charleston Battery and Wilmington Hammerheads, who will meet Saturday night at Blackbaud Stadium for the 2012 USL PRO Championship, each have two players [.

USL Pro semifinals: A Look Back

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By FRANCO PANIZO

Orlando City entered the playoffs as the heavy favorites to claim the USL Pro championship. They had done so in 2011 and ramsacked through the regular season this year en route to securing homefield advantage throught the postseason.

No one told the Wilmington Hammerheads that.

Charleston Battery and Wilmington Hammerheads will Face Off in 2012 USL PRO Championship

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TAMPA, Fla. – Friday, August 31, 2012 Battery to host Hammerheads on Saturday, Sept. 8 at Blackbaud Stadium The USL PRO Championship Game will see the No.3-seed Charleston Battery host the No.5-seed Wilmington Hammerheads at Blackbaud Stadium on Saturday, September 8 after the two teams advanced in the semifinals of the USL PRO Playoffs on Friday [.

USL Pro semifinals: A Look Ahead

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By FRANCO PANIZO

The penultimate week of this season's USL Pro action is about to get underway, and only two teams will be left standing when Friday comes to a close.

The USL Pro semifinals will kick off on Friday night, and the four teams involved will be in do-or-die situations as only one match is played before determining who punches their ticket to the final on Sept.

USL Pro Playoffs: Wilmington, Charleston advance to semifinals

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By FRANCO PANIZO

The Wilmington Hammerheads got off to a slow start in their first round playoff match against the Richmond Kickers, but an improved second half saw them find the back of the net three times en route to pulling off an upset on the road.

Tom Parratt found the back of the net in stoppage time to score the winner in Wilmington's 3-2 victory over Richmond on Saturday in a game that was a roller coaster of emotions for both sides.

Semifinals of USL PRO Set as Charleston and Wilmington Advance

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TAMPA, Fla. – The semifinals of the USL PRO Playoffs were set on Saturday night as the No.3-seed Charleston Battery took a 2-1 victory against the No.6-seed Harrisburg City Islanders and No.5-seed Wilmington Hammerheads took victory against the No.4-seed Richmond Kickers. The Battery will face the No.

USL Pro: A Look Back at Week 19

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By FRANCO PANIZO

The Charleston Battery booked their place in the USL Pro postseason this past weekend, and they did so in convincing fashion.

The Battery clinched a playoff berth and snapped a five-game winless skid by mauling the Rochester Rhinos, 4-0, in their penultimate game of the season on Saturday.

USL Pro: A Look Back at Week 18

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By FRANCO PANIZO

The Wilmington Hammerheads took a giant step towards assuring themselves of being in the postseason this past weekend, and they did so by grabbing a pair of results against a team that was expected to beat them.

The Hammerheads went 1-0-1 in their two games in two days against the Charleston Battery, first grabbing a late 2-2 draw on the road on Friday before picking up a 2-1 win at home on Saturday.

USL Pro: A Look Back at Week 16

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By FRANCO PANIZO

Orlando City were the first team to clinch a spot in the USL Pro playoffs this past weekend, but they needed two dramatic goals to do so.

Orlando reached the postseason for the second consecutive season after posting a 2-1 victory over the Charleston Battery last Thursday.

USL Pro: A Look Back at Week 14

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By FRANCO PANIZO

The Charleston Battery's quest to take first place became more difficult this past weekend, as they suffered a pair of surprises losses to the rising Charlotte Eagles.

The Eagles first blanked the Battery, 2-0, on Friday courtesy of two goals in the second half.

USL Pro: A Look Back at Week 12

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By FRANCO PANIZO

It took them much longer than they would have expected or liked, but the Dayton Dutch Lions finally have their first win of the season.

Dayton claimed its first victory of the regular season and it did so in emphatic fashion, routing the Wilmington Hammerheads, 4-0, on Saturday night in a match that lifted the Dutch Lions out of last place.

USL Pro: A Look Back at Week 11

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By FRANCO PANIZO

If you experienced a bit of deja vu when watching both matches between the Los Angeles Blues and Dayton Dutch Lions this weekend, you likely were not the only one.

The Los Angeles Blues ousted the last-place Dutch Lions twice this weekend and both were 1-0 affairs at Cal State Fullerton Titan Stadium.

USL Pro: A Look Back at Week 10

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By FRANCO PANIZO

The Richmond Kickers were seconds away from being held to a scoreless draw against the struggling Charlotte Eagles, but David Bulow came to the rescue in stoppage time.

The Kickers picked up a 1-0 triumph over the Eagles on Saturday night courtesy of Bulow's late-game heroics.

D.C. United

D.C. United Notes: Townsend thriving on loan; strike duo struggling; and more

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By THOMAS FLOYD

WASHINGTON — While D.C. United's struggling attack limped through a 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, one of their own found goals easier to come by some 100 miles to the south.

In the Richmond Kickers' 4-1 win over the Charleston Battery, on-loan United striker Casey Townsend found net in the 32nd and 68th minutes.

Houston Dynamo Compete in the 2013 Carolina Challenge Cup

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Later today, the Houston Dynamo will face off against Eastern Conference rival Chicago Fire in the opening match of the 2013 Carolina Challenge Cup. This year marks the tenth running of the preseason tournament which pits Major League Soccer clubs against teams in the United Soccer League.

The event is hosted by the USL club Charleston Battery and has welcomed a number of MLS clubs in years past.

Trialists abound as D.C. United opens camp

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As D.C. United begins their preseason with indoor training in Washington, D.C., there are a number of trialist who are with the team. Typically, these trialists are shed as the preseason wears on, but often one or two will stick. So, besides Diego Restrepo, who are these trialists?

  • Matt Van Oekel (G, Minnesota Stars): Van Oekel has played in 32 games in three years for the Minnesota Stars of NASL and played with the Minnesota Thunder before that.

Who will win the U.S. Open Cup?

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The 99th U.S. Open Cup tournament comes to a close Wednesday night, as Sporting Kansas City attempts to end the Seattle Sounders' three-year reign of the annual knockout competition at Livestrong Sporting Park.

A capacity crowd is expected for what should be a great end to a memorable tournament.

Preview: Philadelphia Hosts The Harrisburg City Islanders In US Open Cup Quarterfinals

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The Philadelphia Union will look for revenge as they host the Harrisburg City Islanders tonight. The two teams last faced off on June 12th, at Hersey Park Stadium, where the Islanders defeated the Union 3-2 in the two teams' annual friendly.

The Brotherly Game will have an embedded video feed of the game on the front page.

Jeff Larentowicz

A Quick Glance At Phase 3 Of Pre-Season

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The Men in Red will head for Charleston, South Carolina and Blackbaud Stadium to once again participate in the Carolina Challenge Cup (CCC). The Fire will be joining fellow MLS teams Houston Dynamo and Vancouver Whitecaps, as well as the hosts, Charleston Battery. The Fire will be coming into the CCC off the heels of a 1-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes, courtesy of a Jeff Larentowicz penalty kick.

Philadelphians Abroad: Richter and Donatelli are Champions

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Three area players faced off in the USL PRO championship final between Charleston Battery and Wilmington Hammerheads. Two emerged champions.

Philadelphians Abroad: Locals lift teams to USL Championship

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Strikes from Corey Hertzog and Tony Donatelli help propel their teams to the USL Championship final.

Philadelphians Abroad: Locals vie for USL Championship

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Local players are on five of the six teams in the USL PRO playoffs.

Philadelphians Abroad: Donatelli’s big game

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Glenside native and former Temple Owl Tony Donatelli scored two goals and an assist in a playoff-clinching win for USL PRO side Charleston Battery.

Seattle Sounders

Where Should Steve Zakuani Play For Next Month?

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At practice yesterday, you know when the weather was decent enough to do that sort of thing, Sigi Schmid again talked about the possibility of loaning Steve Zakuani, but noted that the situation is a bit complex. Not only are there MLS Reserves games coming up (August 6th at Starfire v the LA Galaxy is next), but this isn't just about some lower division club wanting to get a name MLS player and a few extra hundred tickets sold.

Footy on the Telly: June 29 – July 5

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We endeavor to make these listings as accurate and complete as possible, but matches get cancelled, broadcasters change their listings, we make mistakes, and so on. If you see an error or a new listing that we may have missed, let us know in the comment section and we'll update the listings.

Friday, June 29
7:00pm Antigua Barracuda vs Charleston Battery USLLive.

Sounders' Alonso earns U.S. citizenship

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Osvaldo Alonso is a hard-tackling, long-range shooting, sound-distributing midfielder, one of the best at his craft in MLS. He is also now an American.

The Seattle Sounders midfielder passed his U.S. citizenship test last Thursday, completing a five-year process that dates back to when he defected from Cuba during the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

The Rest

Portland Timbers announce U.S. Open Cup opener, U-23 team advances

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The Portland Timbers announced their opening round match for the 2013 U.S. Open Cup is here in Portland, where they will face the Austin Aztexs or Wilmington Hammerheads. Meanwhile, the Timbers U-23 team advanced to round two with a win over the Sacramento Gold, and will now battle the Charleston Battery for the right to host the San Jose Earthquakes in round four.

Off The Bench Episode 76: Guest Mike Anhaeuser (Charleston Battery), Ball Boy Incidents, Portland Timbers and FC Dallas

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In this episode Luke Lohr and Pedro Gomes debate what a ball-boy (ball person) means to a team and how players should or shouldn't react to them. FC Dallas and the Portland Timbers are showing serious class and DC United just isn't. Head Coach of the Charleston Battery Mike Anhaeuser steps in to talk about his team's 5 game winning streak.

Whitecaps’ Players On Loan

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I will be taking over for Aaron Campbell this time around and this week's WWW will be about the Caps' players who have been sent out on loan. This Year's Loan Deals It was announced yesterday that Residency product Ben Fisk and new Ghanaian signing Emmanuel Adjetey will be headed to the Charleston Battery on .

Off The Bench Episode 57: Guests Chris Schlosser (MLS), Nicki Paterson (Charleston Battery), Fantasy Picks and New Arrivals in MLS

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Luke Lohr and Pedro Gomes continue to debate the finer points of soccer. Luke talks about watching Nigel Reo-Coker's first match in an MLS uniform, Pedro makes fantasy predictions and two guests join for insider perspectives. Chris Schlosser, VP for MLS Digital joins Luke to talk about the new MLSSoccer.

Chicago Fire vs. Charleston Battery - Preseason #6 - 6:15 PM CST

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After a couple of quite days, the Fire are back in action tonight against the Battery for the 2nd game of CCC play. The Men in Red notched a 3-2 win back on February 16th against the Dynamo. The victory was propelled by goals from Sherjill MacDonald and Jeff Larentowicz, as well as a Houston own goal.

Pro notes: Banks delivers again for Rhinos

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JC Banks (Milwaukee Riverside/UW-Green Bay) continued his impressive season for the Rochester Rhinos on Saturday night, even if his evening came to a premature end.

Banks scored his fifth goal of the season in the 10th minute and the Rhinos went on to beat the visiting Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2-0 in a USL Pro match.