Year Founded: 1993
Affiliation: Atlanta United
2016 record, place in Conference standings: 6th place finish, finished in the playoff places without a guaranteed home game
2016 playoffs: Conference semi-finalists, losing out to Louisville City
Key additions: Skylar Thomas, Kotaro Higashi, Nico Rittmeyer, Tah Brian Anunga
Key departures: Shawn Ferguson, Zach Prince
Projected/ideal starting XI (formation): 4-2-3-1. Odisnel Cooper, Quinton Griffith, Forrest Lasso, Taylor Mueller, Obrien Woodbine / Justin Portillo, Naveal Hackshaw / Maikel Chang, Attaula Guerra, Dante Marini / Romario Williams
The Battery started off strong in 2016, going unbeaten in their first three and finding a way to put the ball in the net when it counted, as well as a penchant for hanging in when under pressure.