A busy weekend for No Quarter outside of soccer this weekend. so Im going to bring you the match review from SC Soccer's site. Overall, I think the boys will tell you they wont feel like that match was their best and that finding the back of the net will have to start soon. But don't count them out, they have the personnel. They have the talent. They just need the regain the confidence that is so fragile with young strikers.
Can we bring in someone on loan? Sigi Schmid (Seattle) or Robert Warzycha (Columbus), please pick up the courtesy phone!
check out SC Soccer's article below.
SC Soccer Blog: Battery's Scorless Streak Stretches to 405 Minutes...: "Last night, the Battery faced the expansion FC New York in front of 3,328. Up to that point New York had earned two points in 4 matches, had..."
Monday, May 16, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Battery take on FC New York
FC New York started out in 2010 but didn't begin competition until the 2011 USL PRO season. Currently without a win in four games (0-2-2), FCNY will be looking for its first win at Blackbaud Stadium.
Charleston will be looking to spoil their fun as Charleston also looks to get the win. With the realignment of teams since the withdrawal of the three Puerto Rican teams last week, Antigua Barracudas joined the American league and found itself in tied for first place in the standings with 18 points although they have played two more matches the Richmond Kickers, also at 18 points. Charleston finds itself in fourth spot with 11 points. A win Friday could leap frog the club over Orlando City who have 13 points.
Charleston will likely start a strong line-up, especially since this is their sole match of the weekend. FCNY will get its first taste of back-to-back matches this season, as they travel to take on the Hammerheads in Wilmington on Saturday night.
the Battery press release is reporting that neither Dykstra (foot) or Dugoni (back) will be available for the match tonight although Dykstra has had his walking cast removed and is running. It was also reported in Andrew Miller's blog in the Post and Courier that Dane Kelly would not be available tonight due to a thigh injury.
with that in mind, here is No Quarter's prediction to the line up:
Wiggins
Marples, Falvey, Wilson, Zaher
Paterson, Peverley, Jackson, Armstrong
Coleman, Bah
There is no Regiment tailgate planned prior to the match but there will be several members gathering in the parking lot near the East Stand Entrance for a pre-match beverage or two.
For those that can't attend the match, it will be available live (and free) on www.USLlive.com. Kickoff at 7:30pm EST
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
And like that...there were only 12
Many questioned the inclusion of the "International Division" into USLPro this season. And with good cause, As of today the three teams from Puerto Rico are no longer part of USLPro.
After several issues with each team, USL has announced that it has formally removed Puerto Rico United, Sevilla FC Puerto Rico and River Plate Puerto Rico from the remaining USLPro schedule.
After serious economic difficulties and medical issuses involving two of the three team owners, the teams were unable to meet league standards and obligations. Details of the issues can be found over at IMSoccer News in the great series by Jay Long.
All past matches against will continue to count toward league standings and future games will be rescheduled amongst the remaining 12 teams. Those details are expected later this week.
In the press release from USL, CEO Alec Papadakis said, "In the best interest of USL PRO and its teams, it was necessary to remove the three PRSL (Puerto Rico Soccer League) teams." He continued, "USL Pro has established high standards which are an integral component of the league model, and we are determined to preserve the integrity of these standards on and off the field."
The omission of the Puerto Rico team will have Charleston schedule three new matches to their calendar. The June 9 and Jun 11 away matches against Sevilla FC and Puerto Rico United and the home match on July 1st against Puerto Rico United. The July 1st match is to be aired live on Fox Soccer Channel.
As soon as we hear more we will pass it along.
After several issues with each team, USL has announced that it has formally removed Puerto Rico United, Sevilla FC Puerto Rico and River Plate Puerto Rico from the remaining USLPro schedule.
After serious economic difficulties and medical issuses involving two of the three team owners, the teams were unable to meet league standards and obligations. Details of the issues can be found over at IMSoccer News in the great series by Jay Long.
All past matches against will continue to count toward league standings and future games will be rescheduled amongst the remaining 12 teams. Those details are expected later this week.
In the press release from USL, CEO Alec Papadakis said, "In the best interest of USL PRO and its teams, it was necessary to remove the three PRSL (Puerto Rico Soccer League) teams." He continued, "USL Pro has established high standards which are an integral component of the league model, and we are determined to preserve the integrity of these standards on and off the field."
The omission of the Puerto Rico team will have Charleston schedule three new matches to their calendar. The June 9 and Jun 11 away matches against Sevilla FC and Puerto Rico United and the home match on July 1st against Puerto Rico United. The July 1st match is to be aired live on Fox Soccer Channel.
As soon as we hear more we will pass it along.
Monday, May 9, 2011
We've had Better Weekends
After a disappointing weekend and only picking up one point out of six, the Battery return to Charleston and will be looking for a way to find the back of the net.
Friday night's match against Pittsburgh ended in a 0-0 draw. The cold and wet night saw Jamaican midfielder Evan Taylor getting a straight red in the 53 minute of play. Charleston still out shot the host 12 shots to Pittsburgh's seven.
The Battery created several chances and took a point from the match.
Coach Anhaueser made several change to the line up in the Rochester match on Saturday nights, typical of back to back games. The Battery started out very cautious against Rochester. The Rhinos had several good chances coming down the flanks and were rewarded for their efforts in the 24 minute as Rochester midfielder Tony Donatelli took a shot from outside the box which hit off the goal post and then rebounded into the net off the back of Battery keeper, Keith Wiggins.
The second half saw the Battery looking much more dangerous but were unable to find the equalizing goal.
The lack of goals is concerning but it isn't as if the Battery aren't creating chances. That would be far more concerning. Playing back to back matches is never easy and getting points on the road isn't easy in this league, but Charleston loss puts it in third place in the American Division. The Battery will want to turn it around this Friday night at home against FC New York to keep pace with the Richmond Kickers, who will face a tough road schedule the end of May and first part of June.
Friday night's match will see the Battery hosting newly formed FC New York for the first time this season. FCNY are currently 0-2-2 and looking for their first win. The match will be available live on www.usllive.com for those unable to make it to the stadium.
There will not be a tailgate for Friday's match but I'm sure there will be a few Regiment members in the parking lot near the East Stand Entrance having a pre-match beverage. Feel free to join us in E10 and help support the Battery.
Up the Battery!
Friday night's match against Pittsburgh ended in a 0-0 draw. The cold and wet night saw Jamaican midfielder Evan Taylor getting a straight red in the 53 minute of play. Charleston still out shot the host 12 shots to Pittsburgh's seven.
The Battery created several chances and took a point from the match.
Coach Anhaueser made several change to the line up in the Rochester match on Saturday nights, typical of back to back games. The Battery started out very cautious against Rochester. The Rhinos had several good chances coming down the flanks and were rewarded for their efforts in the 24 minute as Rochester midfielder Tony Donatelli took a shot from outside the box which hit off the goal post and then rebounded into the net off the back of Battery keeper, Keith Wiggins.
The second half saw the Battery looking much more dangerous but were unable to find the equalizing goal.
The lack of goals is concerning but it isn't as if the Battery aren't creating chances. That would be far more concerning. Playing back to back matches is never easy and getting points on the road isn't easy in this league, but Charleston loss puts it in third place in the American Division. The Battery will want to turn it around this Friday night at home against FC New York to keep pace with the Richmond Kickers, who will face a tough road schedule the end of May and first part of June.
Friday night's match will see the Battery hosting newly formed FC New York for the first time this season. FCNY are currently 0-2-2 and looking for their first win. The match will be available live on www.usllive.com for those unable to make it to the stadium.
There will not be a tailgate for Friday's match but I'm sure there will be a few Regiment members in the parking lot near the East Stand Entrance having a pre-match beverage. Feel free to join us in E10 and help support the Battery.
Up the Battery!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
On the road again....
The Battery takes to the road again for two more matches this weekend. Heading to Pittsburgh Friday night to take on the Riverhounds once again and then onto Rochester to take on the Rhinos Saturday night at their home opener.
The boys will head into to Friday feeling like can win the match. Basically a rematch of the Saturday night, the Battery dominated larger portions of the match and put 17 shots on the stat sheet. Also adding to their confidence is the fact that Stephen Armstrong should be ready for selection.
Saturday's match is the first meeting between Rochester in Charleston since 2009. Rochester retained some key players from last year but have been somewhat snake bitten this year winning just one of their first three matches. Additionally, they have had one match postpone one day (Wilmington) and one cancelled and moved to May 19 (Harrisburg City). And if they are they least bit superstitious, they won't take comfort knowing that they haven't won a home opener in five season.
On the positive for Rochester, local beat writer, Jeff DiVeronica is reporting that the club has sold more than 5,000 tickets for Saturdays opener.
Auggie will likely play similar squads as to last week, with the addition of Armstrong and liberal use of substitutes. The Battery will be looking to get some points out of the weekend to at least keep within distance of the Richmond Kickers, who are now 5-0-0 on the season and number one in the National Division.
Friday's match will not be on USLlive but you will be able to listen to the match via 1340am locally and from the link of Charleston Battery website, kick off is at 7:00pm EST.
Saturday's match will be available on USLlive starting at 7:00pm EST.
The boys will head into to Friday feeling like can win the match. Basically a rematch of the Saturday night, the Battery dominated larger portions of the match and put 17 shots on the stat sheet. Also adding to their confidence is the fact that Stephen Armstrong should be ready for selection.
Saturday's match is the first meeting between Rochester in Charleston since 2009. Rochester retained some key players from last year but have been somewhat snake bitten this year winning just one of their first three matches. Additionally, they have had one match postpone one day (Wilmington) and one cancelled and moved to May 19 (Harrisburg City). And if they are they least bit superstitious, they won't take comfort knowing that they haven't won a home opener in five season.
On the positive for Rochester, local beat writer, Jeff DiVeronica is reporting that the club has sold more than 5,000 tickets for Saturdays opener.
Auggie will likely play similar squads as to last week, with the addition of Armstrong and liberal use of substitutes. The Battery will be looking to get some points out of the weekend to at least keep within distance of the Richmond Kickers, who are now 5-0-0 on the season and number one in the National Division.
Friday's match will not be on USLlive but you will be able to listen to the match via 1340am locally and from the link of Charleston Battery website, kick off is at 7:00pm EST.
Saturday's match will be available on USLlive starting at 7:00pm EST.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Charleston to play Portsmouth?
"If it all comes together, we could be based in Orlando and Charleston, a week in each, which would be really good," said Cotterill in the article. "Hopefully, there will be three games sorted out – one in Charleston, two in Orlando."
Portsmouth are currently sitting in 16th position in the English League Championship (Division 2) table after being relegated from the EPL last season almost certainly a direct result of being docked nine points for financial issues. The club nearly went into liquidation in October of 2010 but was saved by a last minute deal.
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But as of now the Battery are keeping quite.
"We are still looking at several possibilities for a summer exhibition; we enjoyed hosting Bolton Wanderers last July and would love to do something similar again." said Andrew Bell when asked about the potential match. "At the moment, there is nothing definite planned."
Portsmouth typically brings good traveling support, including the famous John Portsmouth Football Club Westwood. Westwood, who legally changed his name in 1989, can be recognized by his large stove pipe hat, blue curly wig, more than 60 Portsmouth tattoos and by the sound of his bells at Portsmouth matches around the world.
Pompey are rebuilding since their relegation and financial woes and have a very storied history and strong support. While not as high profiled as Chelsea or Manchester United, it certainly is a club that would be a good match for the Battery.
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