Monday Block 3

Monday Block 3

>> the low country should longs for some live sports.

The charleston battery is ready to hit the pitch.

And here to tell us more is had mid it fielder, charro and kyle nelson, defender for the charleston battery and good to see you both.

>> good to be here.

>> so you just came from practice and how did that go?

>> it went well after getting tough days in this week.

>> and how has it gun significants everybody was locked down inside?

I know it was frustrating, especially for the professional athletes that you've spoken to in the past.

>> it was it definitely a new situation for everyone, and we all had to put our part into home workouts, and we're all getting out here and starting to compete again.

>> so kyle, this is quite a contact sport.

And what are some of the protocols that they have is taken to keep the players safe?

>> every day, we're wearing our masks and be social distancing when obviously not on the field or doing the drill at that moment.

>> right so you you have to be careful to keep your had health in check, and also not exposing yourself to my dangers out in the world before you come in for practice.

You have a game and a match july he 19th, and i want to get to that, but there has been a lot of change with the charleston battery, so tell us how things are different.

And you have a new field too.

>> yes, it's a new it field and area, and we're getting a lot of backdrop now, and hopefully we'll super more fans overall, its definitely being publicized and hopefully with the changes, it will pick back up gep.

>> and where is this field?

>> mount pleasant.

>> is it near patriot's point, and you have a lot in the background, and there's a lot of reason to tum play with the battery and thank you tell us about the history of the team?

>> i'm pretty sure it's the oldest club in the yu u.s., 1993 when it was founded and it's definitely a great city to be part of.

>> how about you, kyle?

When did you start playing socker?

>> since i was four or five, i was on the field and getting ready to go, and it has always been part of my life.

>> are you both charleston will have natives?

>> iful gorn in venezuela.

>> i thought that i detected an accent.

>> and then i lived in northern oklahoma.

>> how about you, kyle?

>> i was born and raised in austin, texas, righten downtown.

>> what do you love about the game.

>> i like the competitiveness.

I don't think there's a better feeling coming off of a win and thinking, tonight we were better than them and we deserved the victory.

>> so you must be excited that you are playing for crowds that are cheering you on.

And who are you playing against.

>> the perfect birmingham region, and we're so excited.

>> that's going to be so excite indeed.

Between you in birmingham, how are each team ranked?

>> it's pretty close.

I know they're going to be competing to get their group spot, as well as we will be, and it's going to be a well-thought match.

>> gentlemen, you have the match coming on the 19th, and everyone is thrilled and excited and what are the things that you'll be thinking about when you go into the match?

>> i think that the number-one priority is to get a win at home and start off our win campaign just like we wanted to, and go on to the next game.

>> thank you so much for joining us and good luck.

>> thank you.

>> back after this.