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Jason Kutney, Nigel Henry and Greg Simmonds practice set-pieces Wednesday aftenoon
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3/16/2005 3:29:44 PM
Chad Deering Retires
Charleston, SC. The Charleston Battery will not have the services of former US Men’s National Team midfielder Chad Deering for the 2005 season. Deering has decided to retire from professional soccer and concentrate on his coaching career in his hometown of Plano, TX. The Charleston Battery has added a young prospect to its 2005 squad, rookie forward / midfielder Trey Alexander joins the Battery after an outstanding college career at Western Kentucky University.
Chad Deering,
"I wish the Charleston Battery, Mike Anhaeuser and all the staff at the Club all the best for the coming year. I'm sorry that I can't be there to enjoy the success that I am sure the team will have and hopefully they can bring home another title. I will be watching closely and I'm sure I will stay in touch with Coach Anhaeuser on a weekly basis."
Deering played six seasons in Major League Soccer, all with the Dallas Burn; he also enjoyed eight years in Germany. Deering has played 18 times for the US Men's National Team, scoring one goal with one assist.
Trey Alexander
Forward / midfielder Trey Alexander joins the Charleston Battery for his rookie pro-season after an excellent college career that saw him play his freshman year at Meridian Community College, his sophomore season at Tyler Junior College and his final two seasons at Western Kentucky University. While at WKU Alexander played 36 games scoring 12 goals and adding 8 assists; he led the team in scoring in 2004 with 11 goals.
A native of Little Rock, AR, Alexander 6-0, 160 lbs., 21 yrs., attended the final Charleston Battery player trial held in February. Alexander is majoring in History.
Carolina Challenge Cup
Tickets for the 2005 Carolina Challenge Cup, March 19 – 25, featuring Major League Soccer's DC United, the Columbus Crew, the San Jose Earthquakes and the Charleston Battery are on sale now. Fans can purchase tickets for each doubleheader or for the six match series. Tickets for single doubleheaders (includes two games) are priced at $25 Club / Box & $15 bleacher.
Series Tickets (includes all three double-headers)
Series Tickets - Club / Box $50 - Bleacher $35 - Season Ticket Holder Series Tickets - Club / Box $40
Group Discount - Discounted rates are available for groups of 10 or more please call (843) 971-4625.
For More Information, Contact:
Andrew Bell, Media Director.
(843) 971-GOAL
(843) 670-2408 (cell)
Fax – (843) 856-6958
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