The Charleston Battery returned to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for a second consecutive season, pulling off an impressive road upset to do so. The side remained a solid playoff contender, advancing to the USL Cup Playoffs for a sixth successive season, as a solid returning core saw a number of players step further into the spotlight.

Among those was Cuban playmaker Maikel Chang, whose six assists led the side, while the acquisition on loan of Montreal Impact forward Romario Williams paid off handsomely as he proved a good replacement for the departed Dane Kelly. The club’s partnership with Atlanta United FC, which brought players such as Alex Tambakis into the fold, also seems set to give the club a solid outlet for talent in the future.