Atlanta United Homegrown Player Andrew Carleton has been added to the Charleston Battery roster ahead of Wednesday night’s match against Orlando City B.
The US youth national team forward spent several weeks training with the Battery during preseason before returning to the IMG Academy to finish school. Carleton came back to Charleston in advance of the team’s friendly with Rangers FC last Wednesday. The 16-year-old played the second 45 minutes versus the Scottish giants, keeping pace with players close to double his age.
Carleton has made appearances for the US youth teams at the Under-15, Under-16, and Under-17 levels. The Georgia native is preparing for qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in India in 2017.
Battery Head Coach Mike Anhaeuser praised Carleton’s technical and creative abilities when speaking about the youngster Wednesday morning and eluded to the tricky winger being included in tonight’s 18. Catch the game at MUSC Health Stadium or on ESPN 3.
