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2017 US Open Cup Preview: Charleston Battery vs. Atlanta Silverbacks

Last week home side Atlanta Silverbacks (NPSL) eliminated SC United Bantams (PDL) of Greenwood, South Carolina, 4-1, from the 2017 US Open Cup. This week Silverbacks play host to another visitor from across the Savannah River, Charleston Battery of USL.

Atlanta Silverbacks FC (H)

Silverbacks are currently top of the table on points in the Southeast Conference of NPSL.

  • Current Record (W-L-D): 2-1-0
  • Last Time Out: 1-0 win away to conference rival Georgia Revolution on May 13.
  • Player to Watch For: Coming into 2017, forwards Avery Shepard and Deon McCauley were touted as Atlanta’s main offensive threats.