December 1, 2023 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Charleston Battery News Release
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Battery announced Thursday the slate of initial roster moves heading into the 2024 season, highlighted by the return of 10 players from the 2023 Eastern Conference-winning squad.
Players already under contract for 2024: Chris Allan, Tristan Trager and Emilio Ycaza.
Contract options exercised by the club: Fidel Barajas, Robbie Crawford, Daniel Kuzemka, Nick Markanich, Trey Muse, Juan Sebastián Palma and Arturo Rodríguez.
Contract options declined: Andrew Booth, AJ Paterson, Jesse Randall and Pierre Reedy.
Mutual contract termination: Deklan Wynne.
Players entering free agency: Aidan Apodaca, Leland Archer, Handwalla Bwana, AJ Cochran, Derek Dodson, Joe Schmidt, Mark Segbers and Augi Williams.
Beto Avila returns to Houston Dynamo FC following the conclusion of his loan spell in the Lowcountry.
“We are very excited about our returning group of players for the future of this amazing club,” said Head Coach Ben Pirmann. “These players are not only excellent footballers on the pitch, but they are even better people off it. This core group of players can help push us to do even greater things in 2024.”
Additionally, the club thanks the players who are moving on for their contributions to the Battery during the run to the USL Championship Final in 2023 and wishes them all the best in the next chapters of their careers.
The Battery will continue to assess and evaluate players to finalize the 2024 roster and updates will be provided in due time.
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