Houston seems like a good guess....coach K has been here several times before, he wouldn't have made multiple visits if he didn't like it. Columbus might be a long shot but since Brook is a big swinging #$$% out there, maybe he can pull some strings. And having the Wolfman back in town would be a good draw. After so many years of the CCC, while it would be fun to have a new team come to town, I wouldn't lay money on it. If they were interested, they would have showed up before now. I guess you could say Wilmington might be a possibility, we have a good relationship with them and they attended way back in the early days. We've evolved to the "3 MLS team" format, but 90% of the fans probably wouldn't know or care if we had a USL team. Whover it is, it'll be fun.
Final team announced. Columbus Crew http://www.charlestonbattery.com/welcome.asp it will be great to see Tommy Heinemann back here in Charleston. Now the field is set! come on February
I just moved down to SC this summer for work. I will be bringing my son and maybe my daughter to the CCC. How hard is it to get tickets?
Tickets for the game shouldn't be too hard to get. last year the weekend matches saw about 4000-4500 the wednesday night match about 2500. In nine years the only time they sold out a match was for Freddy Adu premier match with DC United the first year. the matches will be Saturday, Wednesday, Saturday doubleheaders. I think tickets started at $15 for a doubleheader or you could get all three days for $35. Not sure how old you kids are but under 3 are free. we tailgate before most matches so fell free to stop by. We'll set set up near the East Stand Entrance and is tough to miss us as we typically have 50-100 people along with flags etc. any other questions ask away!
I've been a few years, and each time found it easy enough to get to the ticket booth and buy mine a few hours before kickoff. Just try and grab them a few hours before the line starts, moves fairly quickly but can be annoying to deal with. Looking forward to it this year. I've been itching for some live soccer and haven't been to the 'Baud in ages!
Schedule is out now! Saturday, February 25 D.C. United vs Chicago Fire 5:00 PM Charleston vs Columbus Crew 7:15 PM Wednesday, February 29 Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire 5:00 PM Charleston Battery vs D.C. United 7:15 PM Saturday, March 3 D.C. United vs Columbus Crew 5:00 PM Charleston Battery vs Chicago Fire 7:15 PM Disappointing the DC/Battery and the Coffee Pot Cup match is on Wednesday. Still hope a few fans will make the trip down. Looks like a good week overall
Looking forward to the week! Do we know if the Battery will play any international exhibitions again this summer?
I'm sure I can find you a quality beer or two! we also planning to do a chili cookoff for one of the weekends tailgates.
Battery posted on FB earlier today they will have a commercial for the CCC during tonight's MLS Cup finale. I'm sure it's local but still good job Battery!