2011 Charleston Battery season

The 2011 Charleston Battery season is the eighteenth and current season of the Charleston Battery. It is their second consecutive year in the third tier of American soccer, playing in the USL Professional Division for their inaugural season.

Additionally, the Battery will participate in the second round propers of the 2011 U.S. Open Cup.

Club

Roster

As of May 27, 2011.^[1]

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Management and staff

• Andrew Bell - President
• Michael Anhaeuser - Head Coach and General Manager
• Stephen Armstrong - Assistant Coach

Table

American Division

Source: USL Pro official standings
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd number of goals scored.
(CC) = Commissioner's Cup (best regular season record); (A) = Advances to 2011 USL Pro Playoffs; (D) = Divisional winners.
Only applicable when the season is not finished:
(Q) = Qualified for the USL Pro Playoffs, but not yet to the particular phase indicated; (E) = Eliminated from playoff-contention.

• ^Note 1 - The top four clubs in each division are guaranteed spots in the 2011 USL Pro Playoffs.

National Division

Source: USL Pro official standings
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd number of goals scored.
(CC) = Commissioner's Cup (best regular season record); (A) = Advances to 2011 USL Pro Playoffs; (D) = Divisional winners.
Only applicable when the season is not finished:
(Q) = Qualified for the USL Pro Playoffs, but not yet to the particular phase indicated; (E) = Eliminated from playoff-contention.

• ^Note 1 - The top four clubs in each division are guaranteed spots in the 2011 USL PRO Playoffs.

Match reports

Carolina Challenge Cup

USL Pro

The Battery began their season with a 1-0 win over Charlotte on an own goal by Eagles defender Mark Bloom. They then traveled to Dayton, winning 2-1 with goals by Nicki Paterson and Colin Falvey. Next came a 2-1 loss to Richmond with Levi Coleman opening the scoring.

U.S. Open Cup

Statistics

Goals: Nicki Paterson-3 goals; Dane Kelly-1 goal; Colin Falvey-1 goal; Stephen Armstrong-1 goal; Levi Coleman-1 goal; Jon Gruenewald-1 goal; Seedy Bah-1 goal.

References