Charleston Battery Shut Out by Expansion Brooklyn FC

Battery unable to find the net in 3-0 road loss, look to rebound at home against Tampa Bay Rowdies

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:20am

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The Charleston Battery suffered a 3-0 defeat to expansion club Brooklyn FC on Saturday night in New York. Brooklyn scored twice in the first half and once in the second to hand Charleston their second league loss of the season. The Battery recorded more shots than Brooklyn but were unable to find the back of the net, with goalkeeper Jackson Lee making several saves for the hosts.

Why it matters

This loss ends Charleston's early season road stretch, with the team now looking to bounce back at home against the Tampa Bay Rowdies. The Battery will need to shore up their defensive transitions and find more clinical finishing if they hope to get back on track and challenge for a playoff spot in the crowded Eastern Conference.

The details

Charleston was unable to put a dent in the scoreboard, recording 13 shots but only 4 on target, all of which were saved by Brooklyn's goalkeeper. Brooklyn scored in the 9th, 32nd, and 61st minutes to build a 3-0 lead that proved too much for the Battery to overcome. Charleston's Miguel Berry had a pair of late chances but was also denied by the Brooklyn keeper.

  • The match was played on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Charleston's next match is at home against the Tampa Bay Rowdies on April 18, 2026.

The players

Brooklyn FC

The expansion team that defeated Charleston 3-0 at home.

Charleston Battery

The professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina that suffered the road loss.

Ben Pirmann

The head coach of the Charleston Battery.

Miguel Berry

A Charleston Battery player who had a pair of late shots on target.

Jackson Lee

The goalkeeper for Brooklyn FC who made several saves to preserve the clean sheet.

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What they’re saying

“We're really disappointed in the result. No. 1, fair credit to Brooklyn. They took advantage of our mistakes, they punished us big time, and they deserved to win.”

— Ben Pirmann, Charleston Battery Head Coach

“I think we didn't put Brooklyn under enough pressure. We went down 1-0, then 2-0, early, and they never had to come out of their shell, and then we were forced to very early.”

— Miguel Berry, Charleston Battery Player

What’s next

The Charleston Battery will look to bounce back when they return home to host the Tampa Bay Rowdies on April 18.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the challenges Charleston faces in shoring up their defensive transitions and finding more clinical finishing if they hope to contend in the crowded Eastern Conference playoff race. The team will need to regroup quickly ahead of their next home match against Tampa Bay.