Charleston Battery opened the season in style with a 2–1 win over defending USL champions Pittsburgh Riverhounds in front of a sellout crowd at Patriots Point.
Granit, Ryan, and Patrick break down the season opener and everything happening around the club — from the electric stadium atmosphere to the tactical changes that helped Charleston dominate the match.
We also look ahead to the US Open Cup match vs the Florida Badgers and make our score predictions.
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IN THIS EPISODE
⚽ Battery defeat defending champions Pittsburgh
⚽ Sean Suber scores from a set piece
⚽ A stunning second goal contender
⚽ Tactical breakdown of the high press
⚽ Why Charleston’s set pieces look dangerous this year
⚽ Around the USL – Sacramento, Hartford, Lexington, and Brooklyn
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The Cannon Crüe is a weekly podcast covering the Charleston Battery and the USL Championship, hosted by supporters from the Black & Yellow supporters section.
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