The team plays its home games at the soccer-specific Blackbaud Stadium, where they have played since 1999. The team's colors are yellow, black and red. Their current head coach is Michael Anhaeuser.
History
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Battery were formed in 1993 as a member of the PDSL, and joined the A-League (now USL First Division) in 1997. The team's home, Blackbaud Stadium, built in 1999, was the first professional soccer specific stadium in the USL First Division. The Battery won the PDSL championship in 1996 and the A-League championship in 2003, defeating the Minnesota Thunder 3-0 to win the title. The Battery qualified for the U.S. Open Final match for the first time in club history in 2008, playing against Major League Soccer team DC United.[1] In the final the Battery conceded an early goal but bounced back with a quick-fire equaliser through an Ian Fuller goal, assisted by Chris Williams. Later in the half Lazo Alavanja hit the post but at half time the scores were tied at 1-1. At the start of the second half Charleston conceded early again and that's how it stayed, DC winning 2-1. However, in the final seconds of 2nd half extra time Marco Reda put the ball in the back of the net for Charleston, only to have the goal controversially disallowed for an alleged offside.
As of May 31st, the Battery has made an impressive start to the 2009 USL-1 season, recording 5 wins, 4 ties and not a single loss.
The Battery's official supporters' group is called the Regiment. The Battery's most passionate fans stand in section E10.
The Battery competes for the Coffee Pot Cup every time it faces their rival team DC United of Major League Soccer. The trophy was established by the two sides' supporters.
Players
Current roster
as of May 23, 2009
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Tony Bakker
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Michael Anhaeuser (2004-present)
