Charleston, SC. Tickets for the Charleston Battery’s third round U.S. Open Cup clash with Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes are on sale now starting at just $10. The Battery advanced to the third round with a 1-0 road win over the Portland Timbers U23′s; former Stratford High School standout Austin Savage scored the lone goal to lead the Battery into the third round.

Tickets are on sale now starting at just $10 with discounts available for groups of ten or more. Season Ticket holders can purchase discounted tickets for the game; Three Lions Club members receive complimentary tickets to all U.S. Open Cup matches.

To purchase tickets please call Battery box office at (843) 971-GOAL (4625) or tickets will be for sale online at www.charlestonbattery.com starting at 9am tomorrow morning.

Tuesday’s game at Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island is presented by the Angie Gainey Bailey Real Estate Team. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with kick off set for 7:30 p.m.

The San Jose Earthquakes are the current MLS Supporters Shield champs having claimed the 2012 regular season title behind a potent goal-scoring season from forward Chris Wondolowski. Wondolowski netted 27 goals last year earning MLS MVP honors and tying the league’s single season goal-scoring record.

Despite a stellar regular season the Earthquakes were eliminated from the MLS post-season in the Western conference semifinals losing to eventual champions the Los Angeles Galaxy.

The Battery’s next home match is this Saturday, May 25^th vs. the Rochester Rhinos at 7:30pm at Blackbaud Stadium.

Portland, OR. The Charleston Battery defeated the Portland Timbers U23′s by a score of one goal to nil on Tuesday evening at Jeld Wen Field.  Rookie forward Austin Savage headed home the winner in the 60th minute to lift the Battery to victory.  The win means that Charleston will move on to face Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes in a third round game to be played next Tuesday night at Blackbaud Stadium.

Charleston enjoyed the better of the first half and came close to scoring from a number of chances.  Jose Cuevas was denied by the woodwork in the 17th minute with a curling right-footed shot from twenty yards.

Ten minutes later forward Dane Kelly came close after being played through by Nicki Paterson.  Kelly accelerated to meet the pass but his shot was blocked away by Portland goalkeeper David Meves.

The breakthrough came on the hour mark after some good build-up play that saw Jarad van Schaik slip a pass out to Cuevas on the left side.  Cuevas sent a cross into the back of the box and Savage got past his defender and cushioned the header home.

Portland exerted more pressure in the late stages as they looked for a way back into the game but the Battery defense held fast as Charleston closed out the game.

Houston, TX. The Charleston Battery defeated the Houston Dynamo reserves by a score of one

Photo Credit: Wilf Thorne / Houston Dynamo.

goal to nil Sunday in an inter-league match at BBVA Stadium. Dane Kelly volleyed home the winner in the 35th minute to earn Charleston its sixth win of the season.

With the win the Battery (6-2-0) moves back into second position in the USL PRO standings.

The Battery enjoyed the better of the first half and created a number of good chances.  Defender Taylor Mueller came close in the 4th minute but his header from a Nicki Paterson corner rose over the crossbar.

Paterson was involved again in the 25th minute as Jose Cuevas picked out his run with a weighted pass down the right side.  Paterson allowed the ball to come across his body but his right-footed volley looped over the bar.

Minute’s later defender Colin Falvey picked out Cuevas with another long pass that carried beyond the Houston defense.  Cuevas controlled the ball onto his left foot but his attempt from just inside the box curled wide.

The breakthrough came from a free-kick ten minutes before half time as Cuevas played the ball quickly down the line catching Houston by surprise. Defender Emmanuel Adjetey lifted a cross to the back of the box for Kelly who cushioned home his volley into the far corner of the goal.

The Battery continued to create chances after the break but as the game wore on the Dynamo reserves pressure began to tell.  Forward Brian Ching almost scored in the 82nd minute meeting a corner at the penalty-spot but his header flew wide.

With time running out Houston defender Christian Gonzalez tried his luck from 20 yards but his drilled strike was tipped around the post by Battery goalkeeper Odisnel Cooper.

Next up for the Battery is a second round US Open Cup game versus the Portland Timbers U23′s on Tuesday night in Portland, OR (10:30 p.m. EST / Sports radio 1450 AM).

Winner will face Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes in third round
Charleston, SC.  The Charleston Battery (USL PRO) takes on the Portland Timbers U23’s (PDL) in the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup next Tuesday night at JELD-WEN Field in Portland, OR; kick off is set for 10:30 PM EST.  The game will be broadcast live locally on Sports Radio 1450 AM.

The winner of the second round match will advance to face Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes in the third round on Tuesday, May 28.  Should the Charleston Battery advance they would host the Earthquakes at Blackbaud Stadium on Tuesday, May 28, 7:30 PM.

The Charleston Battery defeated Reading United (PDL) in the second round of last years tournament but were knocked out in the third round by MLS’s New York Red Bulls.

The Charleston Battery has never won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup but has advanced to the final once (2008) and the semifinal on three occasions (1999, 2004, 2008).

The U.S. Open Cup is the oldest annual team tournament in American sports, dating back to 1914. The single-elimination competition began last Tuesday and continues until the final on Oct. 1 or 2. For more information about the tournament and for a full slate of matches please visit www.ussoccer.com.

MATCH DETAILS: Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Second Round
Charleston Battery (USL PRO) at Portland Timbers U-23s (PDL)
JELD-WEN Field; Portland, Ore.
Tuesday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. PT (10:30 p.m. EST)
Sports Radio 1450 AM WQNT

Charleston, SC. The Charleston Battery will travel to Texas on Sunday, May 19 to take on Major League Soccer’s Houston Dynamo reserves. The game will be played at Houston’s BBVA Compass Stadium with kick off set for 11 AM (EST).  Sunday’s match will be broadcast live on Sports radio 1450 AM with a live video stream of the game at houstondynamo.com.

The game is one of two inter-league matches that the Charleston Battery will play this season.  Houston visits Charleston for the return match on Saturday, June 8.  The game will count in the USL PRO standings for the Battery and in the MLS Reserve league standings for the Dynamo.

The Houston Dynamo are a familiar opponent for the Charleston Battery having traveled to Charleston three times to participate in the annual Carolina Challenge Cup at Blackbaud Stadium and were back-to-back champions in 2006 and 2007.  In addition the teams have met on several occasions in the US Open Cup.

The Battery defeated the Dynamo in the final game of the 2013 Challenge Cup with a 2-1 victory behind goals from Dane Kelly and Austin Savage.

With 15 points, the Charleston Battery (5-2-0) are tied for second place in the USL PRO standings along with Harrisburg City Islanders (5-1-0). Orlando City (6-1-1) currently holds sole possession of first place.

The Battery lost 1-0 to the Charlotte Eagles in its last match played on Tuesday Night in Charlotte, NC.  The loss against Charlotte snapped a five game winning streak.

Houston plays in a brand new stadium located in downtown Houston that seats 22,000. BBVA Compass Stadium boasts a Bermuda grass field which can accommodate soccer, football, rugby, and lacrosse and has a full high definition LED big screen as well as a view of the Houston skyline.

Viewing party brunch at Molly Darcy’s
There will be a special viewing party of the match at Molly Darcy’s Bar located at 235 East Bay Street on the corner of East Bay and Market in downtown Charleston at 11 AM (EST).  Molly Darcy’s is official home for Charleston Battery away match broadcasts.

Charleston, SC. The Battery will host a Family Night at Blackbaud Stadium on Saturday, May 25 as the Charleston Battery take on the Rochester Rhinos presented by Charleston Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Families can purchase Battery Family Packs for only $30; which includes four East Bleacher tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas ($68 value!). Additional Family passes can be purchased for $7.50 each.

Family Night is presented by Charleston Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, gates open at 6:00 PM with kick off set for 7:30 PM; to purchase Family Packs please call (843) (843) 971-GOAL (4625) or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

There will be plenty of family friendly activities including post game fireworks along with the Charleston County Parks fun zone featuring Charleston Jump Castles and human foosball, and the Heritage Trust Kick for Cash at half-time where one fan has the chance to win $10,000.

During both half’s of the match fans will have the chance to win Zac Brown Band CD’s during the Southern Ground Minute!

‘Adult’ family members can enjoy $2 Miller Lite drafts until kick off in the Charleston Battery Beer Garden.

All Charleston Battery home games are played at Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island; gates open at 6:00 PM with kick off set for 7:30 PM. For directions, more information or to purchase Battery Family Packs please call (843) 971-GOAL (4625) or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

Charlotte, NC. The Charleston Battery lost to the Charlotte Eagles by a score of one goal to nil Tuesday night at Queens University Stadium. The Battery entered the game on the back of a five game win streak but could not answer a second half free-kick goal from Charlotte defender Shaun Francis.

“It’s a disappointing result as we defended very well for ninety minutes but unfortunately gave up a set piece at the top of the box that they buried”, said head coach Mike Anhaeuser. “We’ll re-group and work to start another winning streak as we did after the Richmond game.”

The loss was the Battery’s first since the April 13th opener in Richmond but Charleston (5-2-0) remains in second position in the USL PRO standings.

The win extends Charlotte’s unbeaten start to the season. the Eagles improve to (3-0-3) and move up into a tie for the sixth spot.

Charlotte created the first chance of the game in the 10th minute from a corner-kick that was rolled short. The ball was then crossed to the edge of the six yard box but Christian Martinez’s first time shot flew over the bar.

Charleston’s best chance of the half came to midfielder Emmanuel Adjetey in the 18th minute after Charlotte cleared the ball from inside the box. Adjetey attempted a first-time volley but saw his effort slam into the side-netting.

Neither side managed to carve out any more clear cut chances until just after the hour mark when the Battery conceded a free-kick at the edge of the penalty-area. Francis took the kick and curled his shot around the Charleston defensive wall and into the right side of goalkeeper Odisnel Cooper’s goal.

The Battery responded with a flurry of attacking substitutions that saw forwards Dane Kelly and Heviel Cordoves both introduced. Charleston pressed forward looking for an equalizer and almost found it in the 82nd minute as Emmanuel Adjetey picked out Dane Kelly in the box. Kelly managed to get past his defender but blasted his shot over the bar.

In the 87th minute the Battery threatened again with Cordoves running through on the left side. Cordoves controlled the ball as he entered the box but his left footed strike was smothered by goalkeeper Eric Reed.

The Battery heads to Houston, TX on Sunday for a 11 AM match versus MLS’s Houston Dynamo reserves (Sports Radio 1450 AM).

Charleston, SC.  The Charleston Battery defeated the Wilmington Hammerheads by a score of four goals to two Saturday night at Blackbaud Stadium in front of 3,699.  Charleston jumped out to a four goal lead in the first half but had to fight off a Wilmington come-back after the break in a heated second 45 minutes that saw a player from each team red-carded.

The win lifts the Battery (5-1-0) into second position in the USL PRO standings.

The Battery got off to a flying start with goal in only the second minute after Nicki Paterson played a clever ball over the top for Dane Kelly to chase.  Kelly shrugged off the challenge of Wilmington defender Gareth Evans and finished neatly into the right side of the goal.

Ten minutes later Charleston doubled its advantage as Nicki Paterson beat the off-side trap with a deep run from midfield.  Paterson controlled the ball with a quick touch and then drilled home a shot past Wilmington goalkeeper Phil Tuttle.

Wilmington conceded a third goal on the 21 minute mark as the Battery continued to attack with purpose.  After a spell of pressure the ball ran loose at the top of the penalty-area and midfielder Zach Prince clipped a curling right-footed shot around Tuttle and into the far corner.

Charleston added a fourth goal nine minutes later with a good individual effort from defender John Wilson.  Wilson dribbled forward on the left side and then cut past his defender onto his right foot before putting a perfectly placed shot into the right corner of the goal.

The Hammerheads fought back after half time and Paul Nicholson scored two goals in quick succession in the 53^rd and 59^th minute.  With Wilmington in the ascendency the game changed as both teams had players sent off.  The Battery’s Cody Ellison was shown a red card for his part in a scuffle at the edge of the penalty-area and then minutes later Gareth Evans was ejected after tangling with Dane Kelly.

The ejections took the steam out of the Hammerheads attack and Charleston was able to see the remainder of the game through for the victory.

The Battery heads to Charlotte, NC on Tuesday night for a 7 PM match versus the Charlotte Eagles (Sports Radio 1450 AM).

Charleston, SC.  The Charleston Battery (4-1-0) takes on the Wilmington Hammerheads (1-3-0) Saturday night at Blackbaud Stadium; kick off is set for 7:30 PM ($10 – $18, www.charlestonbattery.com / (843) 971-4625).  Saturday’s game is presented by McLaughlin Smoak and Clarke Benefits.  The Battery enters the game on the back of a four match winning streak including two victories on the road last week in Harrisburg and Dayton.

Midfielder Nicki Paterson scored both game-winning goals in Harrisburg and Dayton converting a penalty-kick in each game to lift the Battery into a tie for third place in the USL PRO standings. Saturday’s game against Wilmington is a re-match of the 2012 USL PRO Championship game that saw the Battery claim its fourth USL Championship.  The Battery defeated Wilmington 1-0 in that match with the lone goal scored by midfielder Mike Azira.

The Wilmington Hammerheads have lost three consecutive games after starting the season wit

h a 2-0 win versus Antigua Barracuda FC.  Wilmington’s last match was a 2-0 home loss to the Richmond Kickers in a game played last Friday night.

Kick for a Cure presented by McLaughlin Smoak and Clarke Benefits
The Charleston Battery is teaming up with Dragon Boat Charleston and the Lowcountry Affiliate of

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® at this Saturday’s game for the third annual Kick for a Cure night presented by McLaughlin Smoak and Clarke Benefits.

A Battery Pink Ticket that includes one East Box Seat and a Pink Tote Bag for this Saturday’s match is on sale now for only $11! $3 from each Battery Pink Pack will be donated directly to the Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and Dragon Boat Charleston.

Battery Pink Tickets can be purchased online at www.charlestonbattery.com by entering the special promo code: PINK or by calling the Battery Box Office at (843) 971-GOAL (4625).

The Charleston Battery players will be wearing special custom pink Nike jerseys during the match

that will be auctioned off through a silent auction during the game with 100% of the proceeds to benefit the charities.

Blackbaud Stadium will feature a variety of fun Pink additions and decorations during this special match including donating 20% of Pink Specials (Pink lemonade, Pink Cosmos, and Strawberry Daiquiris) sold in the concession stands and Three Lions Club.

To order tickets visit www.charlestonbattery.com or call 843-971-4625.

Charleston Battery to enter Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in second round
The Charleston Battery will take on the winner of the Portland Timbers U-23s (PDL) vs Sacramento Gold (NPSL) first round fixture in the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.  Portland faces Sacramento at Jeld-Wen Field in Portland, OR on Tuesday, May 14.  If Sacramento advances the Battery will host the second round match at Blackbaud Stadium on Tuesday, May 21 (7:30 PM) if Portland advances the Battery will travel to Portland, OR for the game.

The 100th edition of the U.S. Open Cup features 68 teams – an increase from the 64 that competed last year, marking the largest field in the modern era (1995-present).  For up to date information about this years tournament please visit: www.ussoccer.com.