March 29, 2024 – United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Miami FC News Release
After a 2-2 draw at Orange County, Miami FC returns home to face Eastern Conference opponent Charleston Battery in their first matchup of the season. In the last match between the two, Miami took the win on Charleston’s home turf, leaving South Carolina 2-1.
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Miami will be looking to uphold momentum and improve on last weekend’s draw against Orange County. A key player to watch out for is Miami’s Allen Gavilanes, who scored a pair of goals at Orange County.
Gavilanes scored his first ever USL Championship goal and first goal for Miami FC in the 12th minute of the match, finding the back of the net from the edge of the box off a ball from Frank Lopez.
Gavilanes found the back of the net once more in stoppage time. The midfielder scored with an assist from Rocco Genzano from far outside the box.
Miami’s efforts were matched by the home team, and both left Championship Soccer Stadium with one point.
Opponent: Charleston Battery
The Battery had an eventful matchup at home, winning to New Mexico United 4-0. Charleston’s record for the season is 1-2-0, making this their first win of 2024.
Charleston’s Nick Markanich scored the first goal in the first half, giving the home team the early lead. The Battery came back even stronger in the second half, with three goals from Arturo Rodriguez, Aaron Molloy, and Jackson Conway.
Another Charleston player to watch out for is former Miami defender Mark Segbers. This will be Segbers’ first time back at FIU Stadium in his new colors.
Match Notes
Last Meeting: 2-1 to Miami at Charleston.
Miami FC is unbeaten against Charleston Battery in past matches.
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