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Armstrong is fifth all-time in goals scored for the Battery
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3/9/2010 3:30:08 PM
Battery brings back Stephen Armstrong
Charleston, SC. The Charleston Battery has agreed to terms with veteran forward Stephen Armstrong for the 2010 season. Armstrong arrived in Charleston on Monday and should be available for the match versus Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC on Saturday night. Armstrong signs pending league and USSF approval.
“It’s very nice to be able to bring Stevie back for the 2010 season, he is an experienced and exciting player on the pitch and we are looking for him to share his veteran leadership,” said head coach, Mike Anhaeuser. “He is a proven goal-scorer and should help us tremendously in the final third.”
Stephen Armstrong joined Charleston in 2006, in his four years with the Club he’s played ninety-five games scoring twenty-three goals (fifth all-time) and adding eight assists.
A native of Cape Town, South Africa Armstrong, 5-10, 165lbs., 33 yrs., saw limited action in 2009 after arriving injured following the indoor season. Armstrong played just 16 games scoring twice and notching one assist.
Before joining the Battery Armstrong played four years in Major League Soccer with DC United, the Kansas City Wizards and the Columbus Crew. Prior to turning pro Armstrong was a four-year starter at Butler University.
Charleston opens pre-season camp
The Charleston Battery began its pre-season camp on Monday as the players underwent physicals. Tuesday morning the players completed the beep-test, with trialist Mike Zaher registering the highest level. The team will train on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before Charleston’s first match on Saturday night versus Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC on the opening night of the 2010 Carolina Challenge Cup.
Current Major League Soccer champions Real Salt Lake kick off the Challenge Cup at Blackbaud Stadium with a 5 PM game versus DC United followed by the Battery and Toronto at 7:15 PM.
Tickets for the 2010 Carolina Challenge Cup are on sale now with prices frozen at 2009 levels ($15 - $25, (843) 971-GOAL (4625) / www. Charlestonbattery.com). Charleston Battery Season Ticket holders receive complimentary tickets to all three Carolina Challenge Cup doubleheaders.
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