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USL Power Rankings: FC Tulsa's fight, North Carolina FC rise & more from Week 20

August 24, 2025 at 11:26 PM

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John Morrissey

@usltactics.com

NEW: USL Power Rankings! Come catch up on Week 20, from Orange County’s statement win to a LouCity/Tulsa duel and everything in-between.

www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...

After 20 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.

Charleston Battery vs. Columbia Heat | July 16, 1994

July 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM

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Nicholas Murray

@njemurray.bsky.social

The Charleston Battery are wrecking shop against Miami FC. Highest scoring team in the league for a reason. #USLChampionship #CB93

July 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM

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Pedro Rondon

@usasupersoccer.bsky.social

On this day in 1994, Paul Young scored the winner as Charleston Battery beat Columbia Heat 1-0 at Stoney Field.

#USL | #UpTheBattery | #CB93

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkOT...

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USL Top 50: Ranking the Championship’s best players

July 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM

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John Morrissey

@usltactics.com

Truly my favorite piece of the year – it's the USL's Top 50 Players, 2025 edition.

Find out who made the cut, how your team slots in, and who from across the Championship you need to be watching!
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...

From rising stars to seasoned veterans, we're ranking the best players in the USL Championship.

USL Power Rankings: Charleston Battery keep top spot, Birmingham Legion’s evolution & more from Week 19

July 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM

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Backheeled

@backheeled.com

𝗨𝗦𝗟 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀!

▪️ The Cosmos are back
▪️ Charleston Battery keep top spot
▪️ Birmingham Legion’s evolution
▪️ ...and so much more

Read @usltactics.com's analysis of all 24 clubs ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...

After 19 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.

Charleston Battery vs. Raleigh Flyers | July 10, 1994

July 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM

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Pedro Rondon

@usasupersoccer.bsky.social

🗓️ On this day in 1994, Charleston Battery defeated the Raleigh Flyers 5-0 at Stoney Field.

⚽️Paul Young scored a hat trick.
⚽️Garth Pollonais scored two goals.

#CB93 | #UpTheBattery | #USL

www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4AZ...

YouTube video by USA Super Soccer

Charleston Battery vs. Hampton Roads Mariners | July 3, 2002

July 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM

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Tom Bogert

@tombogert.bsky.social

🇬🇹 Sources: Rubio Rubin's performances at Gold Cup caught the eye of several South American clubs... but Rubin wants to get back to MLS.

Rubin happy with Charleston Battery and waiting for potential chance to go back to MLS. Battery haven't held players back when they want to go

July 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM

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Pedro Rondon

@usasupersoccer.bsky.social

On this day in 2002, Ryan Trout scored a hat-trick as Charleston Battery beat Hampton Roads Mariners 3-0 at Blackbaud Stadium.

#USL | #UpTheBattery | #CB93

www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0Eh...

YouTube video by USA Super Soccer

USL Power Rankings: East stays strong, Miami rise & more from Week 14

July 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM

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Backheeled

@backheeled.com

𝗨𝗦𝗟 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀!

▪️ Charleston Battery still top
▪️ FC Tulsa on the rise
▪️ Tampa Bay Rowdies' new signing
▪️ ...and so much more

Read @usltactics.com's analysis of all 24 clubs ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...

After 14 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.

Dante Polvara takes Aberdeen teammates to Charleston Battery homecoming

June 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM

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The Press and Journal Sport

@pandjsport.bsky.social

Dante Polvara takes Aberdeen teammates to Charleston Battery homecoming
www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

The 24-year-old was acknowledged for his part in helping the Dons win the Scottish Cup with a warm reception from the Charleston support.

www.pressandjournal.co.uk

June 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM

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John Morrissey

@usltactics.com

NEW: The Charleston Battery are setting a historic pace and having established themselves as potential title favorites.

How have they done it? I break down the Charleston system and see how they're maximizing their talent.

www.usltactics.com/p/on-the-cha...

On the Charleston Battery

How Ben Pirmann and the Battery have fine-tuned their system in 2025

www.usltactics.com

May 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM

The Regiment

@regiment.bsky.social

As a Battery fan, this is an awesome article!

John Morrissey @usltactics.com · May 30

NEW: The Charleston Battery are setting a historic pace and having established themselves as potential title favorites.

How have they done it? I break down the Charleston system and see how they're maximizing their talent.

www.usltactics.com/p/on-the-cha...

On the Charleston Battery

How Ben Pirmann and the Battery have fine-tuned their system in 2025

www.usltactics.com

May 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM

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Nicholas Murray

@njemurray.bsky.social

The Charleston Battery are on a seven-game winning streak and tied for the fourth-best start in #USLChampionship history through 10 games.

Here's what that might mean for their Players' Shield chances, plus another Cal Jennings Corner for @cboehm.bsky.social.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

What the Charleston Battery’s winning streak tells us about their Players’ Shield potential | News & Notes

Louisville City equals its longest undefeated start to a season; Cal Jennings continues to maraud up the scoring charts

USL Power Rankings: New Mexico United dominate, Tampa Bay Rowdies’ slide & more from Week 12

May 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM

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John Morrissey

@usltactics.com

NEW: I’m back up with USL Power Rankings! Come check in for a breakdown of all 24 teams, featuring:

🚂 El Paso’s top-five formula
🐴 Bold changes for Lexington
⚒️ Birmingham’s newfound tempo

www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...

After 12 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.

Three Things we Took Away from the Charleston Battery’s win against Detroit City FC

May 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM

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Nicholas Murray

@njemurray.bsky.social

Quick reaction to the Charleston Battery running their winning streak in the #USLChampionship to seven games.

- Cal Jennings might be in the form of his career
- Juan David Torres brings the highlights and the work
- DCFC started fast, but were a step slow

www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

Cal Jennings’ hot streak in front of goal continues, while Juan David Torres delivers highlights and work-rate

How Cal Jennings’ hot streak is approaching USL Championship-record levels | News & Notes

May 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM

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USL Analytics

@uslstat.bsky.social

Detroit City FC: 1 (0.9 xG)
vs
Charleston Battery: 3 (0.55 xG)

#DETvCHS | #DCTID | #CB93 | #USLChampionship | 🤖⚽

May 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM

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Nicholas Murray

@njemurray.bsky.social

If you haven't been paying attention to what Cal Jennings is doing for the Charleston Battery, it's time to catch up.

He's recorded a goal or assist in eight consecutive games (9G+2A), one off the longest goal contributions streak in #USLChampionship history.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

Battery striker continues to move up league’s all-time leaderboards; LouCity’s Goodrum joins the 50 goal club, and Rhode Island strikes from deep

Heading to Detroit, the Charleston Battery are the hottest team in American soccer

May 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM

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Nicholas Murray

@njemurray.bsky.social

If you want to watch the hottest team in American soccer this weekend, you can tune in on TUDN this Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.

The Charleston Battery are on a six-game winning streak in the #USLChampionship, with Cal Jennings (9G+2A) leading the way. #USLonTUDN

www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

Battery's six-game winning streak in league play powered by a Cal Jennings-led attack is set for test on TUDN against Le Rouge

The Best Four Games of the American Soccer Weekend!

May 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM

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Nicholas Murray

@njemurray.bsky.social

@detcityfc.com hosting the Charleston Battery is also @davisjason.bsky.social's pick for the game you should watch in American soccer this weekend.

Find out why, other games you should watch, and subscribe to @mkickaround.bsky.social while you're there.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9g-...

YouTube video by Morning Kickaround

USL tactics have never been more sophisticated. Here’s why.

May 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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John Morrissey

@usltactics.com

2025 has been a year of change in the USL on the pitch, and there's never been a sharper distinction between tactical styles.

For @Backheeled.com, I dig into the numbers to see what's different and how the most successful clubs have adapted.
www.backheeled.com/usl-tactics-...

Varied attacking approaches have put a new spin on the Championship’s 2025 campaign.

USL Power Rankings: Rhode Island and Sacramento rise, the wild West & more from Week 11

May 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM

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John Morrissey

@usltactics.com

I’m back up with new USL Power Rankings for @Backheeled.com! Come find out where your team lands in a jumbo-sized recap of everything that went down in Week 11.

www.backheeled.com/usl-champion...

After 11 weeks of USL Championship action, we're ranking every team in the league.