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Battery Host Southeastern Rivals Atlanta on Wednesday

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2 years ago

June 28, 2022

By: Battery Media

The Charleston Battery return home for a midweek matchup against Atlanta United 2 on Wednesday, June 29. Kickoff at Patriots Point is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET and the game will be the Battery’s only midweek league fixture at home in 2022.

The Black and Yellow are seeking revenge against Atlanta after the Georgia club won the first meeting, 4-1 in Kennesaw. Charleston opened the scoring early via Aidan Apodaca but the hosts rallied in the second half to claim the three points. Wednesday is also the first time Atlanta visit the Lowcountry since the 2020 season, when the Battery defeated United twice at Patriots Point by a combined score of 6-2 across the two matches.

Atlanta will arrive in Charleston after going coast to coast in their games. United faced Oakland Roots SC on Saturday in California and the hosts won 3-1. The contest was tied 1-1 at the hour mark when Tristan Trager scored an equalizer to get Atlanta back into the game. Oakland, however, would find the back of the net twice in the time that remained to seal the victory at Laney Football Stadium. The result is Atlanta’s second-straight loss, however the team is not one to be overlooked considering the last time the Battery faced them.

Charleston are aiming for a rebound in their return home after completing a brief away stand that ended in a 2-1 loss to FC Tulsa. Despite the Battery going down 2-0 early, Romario Piggott cut into the deficit just before halftime with his second goal of the season, assisted by Mauro Cichero. The Black and Yellow pressed hard late for an equalizer but they were unable to get the final touch for a second goal. Charleston created many chances against Tulsa and will look to keep that productivity going against Atlanta.

Wednesday will be the final regular season match between Charleston and Atlanta in the USL Championship, as United are due to move to MLS Next Pro after 2022.

The matchday is also a special one for Battery defender Tristan Weber, whose birthday is on June 29. Tristan turns 22 on Wednesday.

Battery midfielder Enock Kwakwa will be poised for a Patriots Point debut this week. Kwakwa has made three appearances so far this season, but all three have been on the road.

Since 2018, Charleston lead the series against Atlanta with a 5W-3L-3D record against the Georgia outfit.