Charleston’s improvement has reportedly gathered pace since late April, with the team producing a strong run of results and scoring freely in recent matches.
The attack has also been shared across the squad:
That variety makes Charleston difficult to contain. Opponents cannot simply focus on one forward, with runners from midfield and wide areas also contributing to the threat.
The report says Charleston have extended their unbeaten regular-season home run to 20 matches, adding further weight to their status as one of the league’s most difficult teams to face on home soil.
For Loudoun, the opening phase will be crucial. If Charleston are allowed to settle into their passing rhythm, the home side’s confidence could grow quickly. A compact defensive shape and better control of transitions may be essential for the visitors.
Pirmann also said the squad is beginning to benefit from greater continuity after players moved in and out of the team because of injuries.
“Estamos melhorando cada vez mais. Tivemos alguns jogadores entrando e saindo da equipe por lesões, mas estamos começando a tê-los de volta. Queremos ser disciplinados e dar um passo de cada vez, porque este é um grande jogo para os dois times,” he added.
The next storyline is whether Charleston’s attacking rhythm can survive another test-and whether Loudoun can interrupt the Battery’s growing home confidence.