The Charleston Battery edged the Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2-1 in a tightly contested USL Championship match on March 8, 2026. This result gives Charleston a valuable three points in the early stages of the season. Charleston started brightly and took the lead midway through the first half with a powerful header from a corner. Pittsburgh responded well and found an equalizer before the break, capitalizing on a defensive lapse. The second half was an end-to-end affair, with both teams creating chances. The decisive moment came in the 75th minute, as the Charleston Battery won a penalty after a handball in the box, which was calmly converted. Pittsburgh pushed for a second equalizer but found Charleston's defense organized and resilient. The win moves Charleston up the Eastern Conference table, while Pittsburgh will rue missed opportunities to take at least a point. The Riverhounds' coach felt a draw would have been a fair result, while the Battery's manager praised his team's mentality to grind out a win.