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Wilson and Trout in action last year vs. Puebla FC
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3/5/2003 12:34:32 PM
Lewis, Trout & Wilson Return
Charleston, SC. The Charleston Battery has agreed to terms with Andrew Lewis, Ryan Trout and John Wilson for the 2003 A-League season. All three were members of the 2002 Battery squad that compiled a best-ever regular season record of 19 wins, three losses and 6 ties. Wilson returns for his fourth season in Charleston, Trout returns for a third while Andrew Lewis is back for a second season.
Charleston Battery Head Coach, Chris Ramsey,
“Although we are disappointed that Ryan Trout and John Wilson were unsuccessful in their attempts to secure MLS contracts we are pleased to have two fan-favorites back for 2003. We also welcome back Andrew Lewis who was a consistent performer throughout the 2002 season.”
Andrew Lewis
A five-year veteran of Major League Soccer and a former member of the U23 US Men’s National Team Lewis returns to the Battery for his second season. In 2002 as a member of the league-leading Battery defense, Lewis played and started 26 games amassing 2,402 minutes.
A native of New Providence, NJ, Lewis was drafted in the ninth round (17th overall) of the 1997 MLS expansion draft by the Chicago Fire. A three-year starter at Princeton (1993-1995), Lewis was a member of the Princeton team that advanced to the NCAA final four in 1993.
Ryan Trout
Trout returns to the Charleston Battery for his third professional season. 2002 was a break-out year for Trout; he scored 8 goals and added 5 assists for a total of 21 points. He recorded the only Battery hat-trick of 2002 with a three-goal night versus the Hampton Roads Mariners on July 3rd.
A native of Media, PA, Trout attended the University of Virginia where he was a two-time All-American and a finalist for both the Mac and Hermann Awards. Trout has National Team experience at the U-17, U20 and U23 levels.
John Wilson
John Wilson returns for his fourth season in a Battery uniform. In 2002 Wilson recorded a goal and an assist in 26 games played. Wilson began his professional career with the Battery in 1999 and then left for a one-year tenure with 2000 MLS Champions the Kansas City Wizards before returning in 2001.
A local soccer product, the Seneca, SC native had an outstanding college career at Clemson and was named All-ACC in 1997 and 1998. Wilson was voted Defender of the Year in 2002 by the Charleston Battery fans.
Charleston Battery Players Signed So Far: Chris Bagley, Ted Chronopoulos, Paul Conway, Linval Dixon, Seamus Donnelly, Josh Henderson, Dusty Hudock, Steve Klein, Andrew Lewis, Barry Moore, Terry Phelan, Ryan Trout, Mark Watson and John Wilson.
DC United Exhibition Tickets – Included in all 2003 Season Ticket Packages.
Tickets for the Major League Soccer exhibition match vs. DC United scheduled for Saturday, March 29 are on sale now. Prices range from $6 - $12. Season ticket holders and fans that purchase season tickets before March 29, will receive complimentary tickets to the game. Season ticket packages for the entire 2003 season begin at $90 or $300 for a family pack of four tickets. To purchase game tickets, season tickets or for more information please call the Charleston Battery ticket hotline, (843) 971-4625 or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.
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Wilson and Trout
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Battery defender, Andrew Lewis
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