Charleston Battery will play an exhibition match against South Georgia Tormenta in Savannah, Georgia on May 10th, the Club announced Wednesday.
The affiliate clubs will play for the first time in a mid-season friendly at Optimist Field in Daffin Park. The exhibition match is part of the affiliation agreement and the Battery’s larger plans to expand its brand into untapped markets.
“The match against Tormenta is exciting for us,” said Battery Chief Operating Officer Mike Kelleher. “Savannah has a great soccer following that deserves the opportunity to see the game played at the highest level in person. We’re looking forward to going down there and playing in front of a different fanbase. I’m sure some of our fans here in Charleston will make the trip as well.”
Battery Head Coach Mike Anhaeuser typically plays his full squad in mid-season exhibitions, meaning Savannah-native Nico Rittmeyer is expected to see a good bit of playing time. Rittmeyer grew up in coastal Georgia and played for the Charleston Battery Academy. Rittmeyer played for Tormenta last summer as he prepared for his final collegiate season with the College of Charleston.
Tickets for the match in May are on sale now and can be purchased at https://www.www.charlestonbattery.com or by calling 843-971-4625. Optimist Field holds 2,000 people; 1,200 seats and 800 standing room only. Tickets for the seated area are $15, standing room only tickets are $10.
Players and coaches from both clubs will run a joint clinic for a limited number of kids prior to kickoff at 8:00pm. The clinic, which will run from 5:30-7:30, costs $55 and includes a seated ticket to the match and exclusive Nike t-shirt commemorating the game. To register for the clinic, purchase the $55 ticket option here.
