CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Battery announced on Wednesday an extension of their affiliation with 2017 MLS expansion side Atlanta United FC. The partnership renewal comes after a successful first season as affiliates. With Atlanta preparing for its first season of competition in 2017, the Battery provided its players with a competitive, professional home during the 2016 USL season.

“We’re excited to extend our partnership with Atlanta for the 2017 season,” said Charleston Battery President Andrew Bell. “They sent us some quality players who did well here last year. They’ll have a full roster for the 2017 season, so we’re expecting another successful year.”



Atlanta’s first signing in club history, goalkeeper Alex Tambakis, spent the entire 2016 season with the Battery, starting 21 regular-season matches and earning six shutouts. Forward Jeffery Otoo and U17 USMNT star Andrew Carleton later joined Tambakis on the Battery roster.