Battery brings back Stephen Armstrong
The Charleston Battery has agreed to terms with veteran forward Stephen Armstrong for the 2010 season. Armstrong arrived in Charleston on Monday and should be available for the match versus Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC on Saturday night. Armstrong signs pending league and USSF approval. "It’s very nice to be able to bring Stevie back for the 2010 season, he is an experienced and exciting player on the pitch and we are looking for him to share his veteran leadership," said head coach, Mike Anhaeuser. "He is a proven goal-scorer and should help us tremendously in the final third." Stephen Armstrong joined Charleston in 2006, in his four years with the Club he’s played ninety-five games scoring twenty-three goals (fifth all-time) and adding eight assists. A native of Cape Town, South Africa Armstrong, 5-10, 165lbs., 33 yrs., saw limited action in 2009 after arriving injured following the indoor season. Armstrong played just 16 games scoring twice and notching one assist. Before joining the Battery Armstrong played four years in Major League Soccer with DC United, the Kansas City Wizards and the Columbus Crew. Prior to turning pro Armstrong was a four-year starter at Butler University. Win a trip to the French Open The Family Circle Cup will continue its multi-year relationship with the globally renowned racquet sports manufacturer Dunlop Sports Group, the designated provider of the official ball and racquet of this Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Premier Event. The specially made tournament balls will be produced in the same production run as the Dunlop balls to be used at Roland Garros, and will be uniquely adorned with the Family Circle Cup logo. A major element of this partnership involves giving fans an opportunity to win a trip for two to the 2010 French Open in Paris, France. The prize package includes roundtrip airfare on Continental Airlines and a three night stay in a central Paris hotel. Fans can enter to win the trip by clicking on the Dunlop ad on www.familycirclecup.com. Through a partnership with Dell, computer kiosks will be onsite during Family Circle Cup, allowing fans to access the entry page from the Dunlop and Dell sponsor booths.