Matthew Dean Signs Academy Contract with Charleston Battery

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Georgia Southern incoming freshman midfielder Matthew Dean has penned a USL Academy contract with the Charleston Battery. Dean, a Kennesaw, Ga., native, first arrived in Charleston during the January Open Tryout and earned a spot in the next evaluation rounds and preseason before signing an Academy contract. "It's been an awesome experience to be here and play with such a talented group of guys," said Dean. "Everyone, from the team to the staff, has been very welcoming and I'm excited for the rest of the season." USL Academy contracts allow players to gain experience at the professional...