{
  "id": 16195831,
  "title": "With playoff spot clinched; there's still plenty for Battery to play for in season finale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/with-playoff-spot-clinched-theres-still-plenty-for-battery-to-play",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T14:39:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/playoff-spot-clinched-theres-still-143900905.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Charleston Battery have clinched a playoff spot in the USL Championship, but their season is far from over. Coach Ben Pirmann sees the upcoming match against the Indy Eleven on October 24th as the start of the postseason, with the aim of gaining momentum before the playoffs begin. Despite the clear incentive for Indy to win and advance, Pirmann warns that the Battery will need to be prepared for a challenging game due to Indy's strong spirit and energy.\n\nEven with a playoff spot secured, the Battery still have a chance to secure the top two spots in the Eastern Conference, which would guarantee two home matches in the playoffs. Currently tied with Detroit City FC, the Battery needs to outscore Detroit this weekend to move into second place. Achieving this would be a remarkable feat, as it would be the club's third consecutive year finishing second in the regular season, a testament to their consistency despite not quite reaching the top spot. Veteran midfielder Chris Allan, who has been sidelined by an Achilles injury throughout most of the season, is finally healthy and eager to contribute. His 100-plus appearances for the club highlight his importance to the team's success.",
  "summary": "Oct. 23—The USL Championship playoffs won't officially begin until next weekend. But for Charleston Battery coach Ben Pirmann the postseason has already started. The Battery will take on the Indy Eleven on Oct. 24 in the final game of the regular season at Patriots Point. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Patriots Point. \"This is gonna be a playoff game,\" Pirmann said. \"That's the way we're going ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}