The Charleston Battery will face Loudoun United FC on Saturday, August 8, in the USL Championship regular season. This match, the third meeting of the year, follows two prior wins for Charleston—a 1-2 victory in the Cup and a dominant 4-1 win in the regular season. Charleston (9W-6L-3D, 30pts) recently ended a three-game winless streak with a 5-0 victory over Brooklyn FC. Loudoun (3W-5L-9D, 18pts) is on a four-game unbeaten run and needs points to vie for a playoff spot.

By the Numbers
  • Charleston scored 5 goals against Brooklyn, with contributions from 5 different players.
  • Charleston leads the league with an average of 2.1 goals per game, totaling 37 goals this season.
Yes, But

Loudoun's recent performance has improved, although they still sit precariously in the playoff hunt compared to Charleston's solid standing. This game is critical for Loudoun to maintain momentum.

State of Play
  • Charleston is second in the Eastern Conference while Loudoun sits in 10th place.
  • Charleston remains undefeated in their last 14 USL meetings with Loudoun since 2021.
What's Next

A win for Charleston would mark their 200th franchise victory in the USL Championship, making them only the second team to reach that milestone. The outcome could affect both teams' playoff aspirations.

Bottom Line

This match offers Charleston a chance to solidify their dominance over Loudoun while providing the latter with an opportunity to strengthen their playoff hopes. Both teams are in form, and the stakes are high for each side.