The Charleston Battery are a professional soccer club based in Charleston, South Carolina, competing in the USL Championship, the second division in the United States. The team plays its home matches at the beautiful Patriots Point Soccer Complex overlooking Charleston Harbor. Founded in 1993, the Battery are one of the oldest continuously operating professional soccer clubs in the United States, with a rich history that includes early dominance in the USL's predecessor leagues. The club's peak era saw them win multiple league championships and the 2012 USL Pro title, while also making memorable runs in the U.S. Open Cup, famously defeating MLS sides. Their modern era maintains this standard of excellence, regularly finishing at the top of the Eastern Conference and making deep playoff runs, as seen in their appearance in the 2023 USL Championship final. The club is a pillar of the Charleston community, with a loyal and knowledgeable fan base known for creating a formidable, intimate atmosphere. The Charleston Battery represent tradition, resilience, and enduring success in American lower-division soccer.