CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Battery celebrated former player, assistant coach and current Head Coach and General Manager Mike Anhaeuser on Saturday night as the side earned his 199th victory on the sidelines for the historic club with a 1-0 victory against ATL UTD 2 at MUSC Health Stadium. Among the highlights of the night was a tribute video that included messages from former Battery Head Coach Chris Ramsey – now with Queen’s Park Rangers –many of the players who have felt Anhaeuser’s influence in their time with the Battery, and both USL President Jake Edwards and former Battery President Andrew Bell, now Sporting Director of USL Memphis, who was also on hand to celebrate his close friend.
“It’s amazing,” said Anhaeuser. “Some of the people the club got to make statement was amazing. Nigel Cooper and Chris Ramsey... everybody I’ve been associated with at this club has been fantastic. I thought it was a great night. Having my family here was just wonderful. It’s been 25 years, but it feels like five or ten. It feels like I just got here. This is a great club and I hope we have success for another 20 years whether I’m here or not.”
Here are some of the sights and sounds from a memorable night on Daniel Island.
Charleston Battery vs. ATL UTD 2 - MUSC Health Stadium, August 11, 2018
The Charleston Battery celebrated Head Coach Mike Anhaeuser's 25th season with the club as the side took a 1-0 victory against ATL UTD 2 at MUSC Health Stadium.
They say it's the company you keep... #AugieNight (1/2) pic.twitter.com/fP7jCMW5u6
— Charleston Battery (@Chas_Battery) August 12, 2018
Congratulations, Coach! #AugieNight pic.twitter.com/PUtpRR8GKs
— Charleston Battery (@Chas_Battery) August 12, 2018
Former @Chas_Battery president and new @USLMemphis Sporting Director Andrew Bell in the house with @TheRegiment2 president Mike Buytas! @usl action Charleston vs @atlutd2! #soccer #chsnews #chs pic.twitter.com/TvAKK553ZM
— theleagues (@LeaguesPodcast) August 12, 2018
A WIN FOR THE BOSS CELEBRATING 25 YEARS WITH HIS BDAY MONDAY. COOPER'S 40TH AND RECORD BREAKING CLEAN SHEET. AN ABSOLUTELY IMMENSE DEFENSIVE DISPLAY. AUGIE'S CRIED TWICE. #AugieNight IS AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS. @odisnelcooper @tmmiraclebaby @leland_archer @ShairHack #CHSvATL #USL pic.twitter.com/Qpp7PttKXp
— Black & Yellow Post (@BlackYellowPost) August 12, 2018
Congratulations Mike on 25 years. @Chas_Battery @TheRegiment2 pic.twitter.com/vioHIptZtl
— Greg Flanagan (@CharlestonGreg) August 11, 2018
Great 2see @Chas_Battery honoring Augie 2nite25 years at 1club is an absolute fantastic achievement especially nowadaysThis man thought me so much about been a winner.He's helped so many players over the years.I'm glad I got 2play for u &thankful I call u a good friend #respect pic.twitter.com/qUJfwXNFlr
— Colin Falvey (@falvey32) August 11, 2018
Love seeing @Chas_Battery honoring Augie tonight!! 25 yrs at one club is truly something special From a player, to assistant, to head coach/GM, he’s given everything and more to the club!! Honored to have been able to play for him. Taught me tons about the game & myself pic.twitter.com/oSfqgA3nSn
— Forrest Lasso (@folasso) August 11, 2018
Why do we love our Coach? In his biggest night celebrating his 25 years with the @Chas_Battery he came across the field to celebrate with us. Forever Black and Yellow. Hail to Saint Augie. #CHSvATL #usl #charleston #CB93 https://t.co/7ZUGVCsoUQ
— Drew Bartow - 郎 (@drewontarget) August 12, 2018
Cool Ray wants to give a special birthday shoutout to his good friend Leo The Lion! He had a blast celebrating at tonight’s @Chas_Battery game! #CB93 pic.twitter.com/SowOtBwjQx
— SC Stingrays (@SCStingrays) August 12, 2018
25 years; bros for life #CB93 pic.twitter.com/qgXaRzbVU9
— Charleston Battery (@Chas_Battery) August 12, 2018
Great night all around but getting to celebrate Auggie's 25 seasons at the @Chas_Battery with Andrew Bell @USLMemphis was a great way to cap off a win! pic.twitter.com/VtKb3u5JyG
— The Regiment (@TheRegiment2) August 12, 2018
Had a blast last night in Charleston for #CHSvATL! Thanks to the @Chas_Battery and @TheRegiment2 for being amazing hosts to us traveling @atlutd2 fans. We will definitely come back again soon!#ATLUTD2 #USL #ATLUTD #UniteAndConquer pic.twitter.com/U7F2LYsB4g
— Brandon (@brandonbATL) August 12, 2018
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