Charleston SC. The Charleston Battery has signed defender, Andrew Lewis for the upcoming 2002 A-League Season. Lewis is a five-year veteran of Major League Soccer and spent the last four seasons with the Chicago Fire. He has also played for the Metrostars and was a member of the U23 US Men's National Team.
Charleston Battery Head Coach, Chris Ramsey,
"Andrew Lewis is a solid addition to the squad, he's an experienced and very capable defender. I think last year we struggled a bit defensively. This year, with the quality of the players in the side, we are going to be much tighter. The team is really starting to take shape now, I can't wait for the season to begin."
A native of New Providence, NJ, Lewis was drafted in the ninth round (17th overall) of the 1997 MLS expansion draft by the Chicago Fire. Despite being picked by the Fire he spent his first professional season with the MetroStars. Lewis played in 19 games for the MetroStars in 1997, accumulating 1,421 minutes with 1 assist.
In 1998 he was traded to the Chicago Fire, where, over 4 years he played in 55 games, scoring twice and contributing 3 assists. He was a teammate of recent Charleston Battery signee, Eric Wynalda in 2001.
A three-year starter at Princeton (1993-1995), Lewis ended his collegiate career with 37 games played and 1 assist. He was a member of the Princeton team that advanced to the NCAA final four in 1993, and that also shared the Ivy League title with Columbia in the same year.
Charleston Battery players signed so far; Jon Akin, Kevin Anderson, Paul Conway, Mac Cozier, Linval Dixon, Seamus Donnelly, Matt Farris, Todd Hoffard, Dusty Hudock, Velko Iotov, Steve Klein, Andrew Lewis, Brian Piesner, Terry Phelan, Collin Philips, Kyle Swords, Mark Watson, John Wilson, Eric Wynalda and Morgan Zeba.
Charleston Battery 2002 Pre Season Schedule
March 23rd at College of Charleston (Patriots Point) - 7:00 p.m.
March 27th at Coastal Carolina - 6:00 p.m.
March 30th vs. Dallas Burn - 7:30 p.m. Blackbaud Stadium
April 3rd vs. intersquad scrimmage - 6:00 p.m. Blackbaud Stadium
April 6th at Wilmington Hammerheads (D3) - 7:30
April 10th at UNCC (University of North Carolina Charlotte) - 6:00 p.m.
April 13th vs. NE Revolution - 7:30 p.m. Blackbaud Stadium
April 20th vs. Greenville Lions (D3) - 7:30 p.m.
All pre season exhibitions played at Blackbaud Stadium are free of charge with the exception of the two MLS Exhibition Matches, Charleston Battery vs. Dallas Burn, 03/30/02 & Charleston Battery vs. New England Revolution, 04/13/02.
Pre season MLS Exhibitions
The Charleston Battery will face two Major League Soccer opponents as it prepares for it's 2002 A-League campaign. First up is the Western Conference Dallas Burn who will play the Battery, Saturday, March 30th at Blackbaud Stadium. Kick off is set for 7:30 PM. Then, on Saturday April 13th the Eastern Conference New England Revolution arrive for the second MLS pre-season exhibition, kick off is also set for 7:30 PM, again the match will be played at Blackbaud Stadium. Fans who purchase Charleston Battery 2002 season tickets before March 25th will receive complimentary tickets to both games ($24 value).
2002 Season Tickets - Paul Conway 2001 A-League MVP Bobblehead Doll
Season Ticket packages for the Charleston Battery 2002 A-League season are on sale now. Prices remain at 2001 levels. In honor of striker, Paul Conway's, nomination as 2001 A-League MVP, the Charleston Battery has produced a limited edition Paul Conway Bobblehead Doll. Each season ticket order will receive a free bobblehead doll while supplies last. To purchase tickets or for more information about the various packages available, please call the Charleston Battery ticket hot-line 971-GOAL or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.
For More Information, Contact:
Andrew Bell, Media Director
Charleston Battery
(843) 971-GOAL
Fax - (843) 856-6958
Andrew.Bell@CharlestonBattery.com
