Sporting Jax earned a narrow 2-1 home win against the Charleston Battery in an International Club Friendly on February 22, 2026. In a match that simulated regular-season intensity, the home side edged out their USL Championship rivals in a closely fought contest. The match process was likely back-and-forth, with Sporting Jax scoring first to energize the home crowd. The experienced Charleston Battery fought back and found an equalizer, setting up a tense finale. However, Sporting Jax showed character to find a late winner, potentially through a substitute or a moment of individual brilliance, to claim the victory. These pre-season results against direct league opponents carry a little extra weight, and Sporting Jax will be delighted to have gotten the better of the Battery, building positive momentum ahead of the new campaign.