The Charleston Battery is set to face the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on Saturday, June 6, in the Prinx Tires USL Cup, following their opening victory against the defending champions earlier this season. Charleston tops Group 6 with 6 points after a commanding 4-0 win over the Richmond Kickers. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh sits in third with 4 points, having drawn their last match 1-1 against Charlotte Independence. The match occurs at 7 p.m. ET and will be streamed on ESPN+ and broadcast locally.

By the Numbers
  • Charleston has 6 points in Group 6 with a 2-0 record.
  • Pittsburgh has 4 points in Group 6 with a record of 1-1.
State of Play
  • Charleston is currently undefeated at home, with five wins and one draw across all competitions.
  • The Battery are on a 19-game unbeaten streak in USL Championship regular season matches.
What's Next

A victory for Charleston could position them to officially win Group 6 by June 24, depending on subsequent match outcomes. If they secure all three points against Pittsburgh, they will be strongly favored to advance to the knockout stage.

Bottom Line

As teams vie for knockout stage spots, this clash is critical for Charleston to solidify their top position and maintain momentum, extending their unbeaten streak while hosting a rival with playoff implications at stake.