The Battery came out firing... just not on target. In this episode of Cannon Crue, Granite, Patrick, and Ryan break down Charleston’s 1-0 loss to USL League One’s Greenville Triumph in the Jägermeister Cup. From dominant possession to fruitless finishing, the Crue unpack what went wrong, who didn’t show up (cough Rubio), and why a taco truck might’ve been the real MVP.

The Crue also looks ahead to a crucial away match against Loudoun United, breaking down tactics, players to watch (Aboukoura alert!), and why the “boot it” philosophy might just be the strategy we need.

• Greenville 1–0 Battery: breakdowns and wasted chances
• Christian's solid performance despite the loss
• Missing Juan David + frustration with Rubio
• Philosophical dive into “bootball” and xG studies
• Player spotlight: shoutouts to Edwards & Sims
• Upcoming Loudoun match preview: danger man Aboukoura, no clean sheets, and physical play
• Patrick’s baby countdown, weather talk, and Sergio Agüero’s streaming retirement comeback

1. Boot It: A Pragmatic Alternative to Build Up Play https://statsbomb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Lorenzo-Cascioli.pdf

By Cascioli et al.

A deep dive into whether bypassing buildup and punting it long can statistically improve scoring odds — and why teams like Charleston might benefit from a more direct style in certain situations.

2. Leaving Goals on the Pitch: Evaluating Decision Making in Soccer

https://arxiv.org/abs/2104.03252

By Maaike Van Roy, et al.

Why modern players may be over-prioritizing high-xG shots and neglecting low-percentage but high-reward options. Is Charleston guilty of playing it too safe in front of goal?

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