Charleston Battery Defeats Rhode Island FC, Boosts Playoff Hopes
Charleston Battery secured a 2-0 victory over Rhode Island FC at Patriots Point. Emilio Ycaza scored a brace in the second half, with goals in the 76th and 84th minutes, to lift the Battery past Rhode Island and closer to…
Charleston, SC, September 27, 2026 —
Charleston Battery achieved a significant 2-0 win against Rhode Island FC on Saturday at Patriots Point. The victory moves the Battery closer to securing a favorable position in the USL Championship Eastern Conference standings, specifically aiming for a top-four spot.
The decisive goals came in the latter stages of the second half, both netted by midfielder Emilio Ycaza. Ycaza scored his first goal in the 76th minute, breaking the deadlock and putting Charleston Battery ahead. He followed up with his second goal in the 84th minute, extending the lead to 2-0 and ultimately sealing the win for his team.
This brace from Ycaza proved crucial for Charleston Battery, as it provided the necessary margin of victory. The win allows the team to gain ground in the competitive Eastern Conference, with the team’s performance indicating progress toward its season objectives. The specific final standings and Ycaza’s season-long statistics were not detailed in the available information.
Rhode Island FC was unable to find the net, resulting in a clean sheet for Charleston Battery. The match took place at Patriots Point, the home ground for the Charleston Battery. The implications of this result for Rhode Island FC’s standing in the conference were not specified. The exact date of the match was not provided.
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