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Battery Host Loudoun in Season Finale
By: Battery Media
The Charleston Battery host Loudoun United FC in the 2022 season finale on Saturday, October 15th at Patriots Point. The afternoon clash kicks off at 5 pm.
Charleston and Loudoun previously met back in May, a 1-1 away draw. The match was highlighted by goalkeeper Joe Kuzminsky’s game-tying goal in the final minute of the game. It was the first career goal scored by Kuzminsky, who has over 100 caps for the Battery
Loudoun enter Saturday looking to put behind them a woeful 8-0 defeat on the road against the Tampa Bay Rowdies. The hosts scored early and often as six different players found the back of the net. Loudoun’s last victory came in a 3-0 triumph over Hartford Athletic on September 21, but they are scoreless in their last three games and have been outscored 0-13 in that span.
The Battery are also looking to get back to winning ways in the finale after falling 4-1 on the road against Indy Eleven. Augi Williams netted his 16th goal of the season, assisted by Fidel Barajas for the second consecutive week, but it was not enough in the end. Charleston’s last victory came at home on September 10 over the Rowdies, 2-1.
Tyler Freeman is a player to watch for Loudoun. The 19-year-old and former Sporting Kansas City Homegrown Player is Loudoun’s top goalscorer with eight tallies in 2022.
Fidel Barajas is one to keep an eye on for Charleston. The youngster made his first start with the Battery against Indy and has contributed an assist in both of his appearances.
Saturday night has the potential to be a notable one for defender Leland Archer, who is poised to make his 100th appearance for the Battery across all competitions. Archer debuted for the club on June 9, 2018, against the Richmond Kickers.
Dennis Sanchez will lead the Battery on Saturday as the interim head coach.
Charleston lead the all-time series over Loudoun with a 5W-1L-1D record against the Virginia side and are on a six-game undefeated streak over Saturday’s visitors.
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