Phoenix Rising 1, Charleston Battery 2

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (Interstat) — The Charleston Battery opened their USL Championship season with a 2-1 comeback victory over Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at Patriots Point, defying pregame projections that heavily favored the visitors. Interstat’s ELO system had given Phoenix Rising a 58 percent probability to win, with its game simulator predicting a 1-1 draw. Instead, the Battery secured a full three points to start their campaign, while Phoenix was left to rue missed opportunities in its opener. The match began in chaotic fashion, with Phoenix Rising’s Armando González opening the scoring in the 35th minute.… Read more...