August 26, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Charleston Battery News Release
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Battery return home on Saturday, August 27, to face Detroit City FC in the first meeting in the Lowcountry between the clubs. Kickoff at Patriots Point is slated for 8 p.m. ET.
Saturday will be the second-ever game between Charleston and USL Championship newcomers Detroit. DCFC managed to win the inaugural meeting back in March, 1-0, during a rainy and cold afternoon in Michigan. The Black and Yellow will look to return the favor when they host Le Rouge in the reverse fixture this weekend.
Detroit will be aiming to bounce back after falling to a nine-man Louisville City FC at home, 0-1. The match was scoreless through the hour-mark until LouCity were awarded a penalty in the 65th minute. Sean Totsch converted from the spot a minute later with what proved to be the match-winner. Detroit, however, were twice given an advantage when LouCity’s Wesley Charpie and Wilson Harris were sent off, reducing the visitors to nine men. Le Rouge were unable to capitalize on the opportunity as LouCity held on for the road victory.
The Battery return to the Lowcountry after wrapping up a three-match away stand that concluded with a 1-1 draw against LA Galaxy II. Patrick Hogan scored his first goal of the season in the first half off a corner kick, assisted by Robbie Crawford, to give Charleston the lead at halftime. The hosts managed to level the score in the 83rd minute off a free-kick after the Battery continued to withstand the previous several advances from Los Dos. Goalkeeper Hugo Fauroux set a new season-high in saves with 10, a figure that also tied the most in a single game in the league this year.
At Patriots Point this weekend, the club will be celebrating College Night, presented by Home Team BBQ, recognizing universities being back in session. The Battery are represented by 16 different colleges and three that have multiple alumni (UNC Charlotte, Patrick Hogan and Daniel Kuzemka; Coastal Carolina, DZ Harmon and Romario Piggott; FIU, Hugo Fauroux and Andrew Booth).
The match against Detroit will be the final missed game due to a red card suspension for Enock Kwakwa. He is poised to return the following Wednesday against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on Wednesday.
Saturday could mark a home debut for Battery defender Avionne Flanagan, who signed with the club during the three-game away stand.
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