Hudock Returns To Battery.
“We were able to negotiate Dusty’s rights from Rochester which allowed us to talk to him and I’m pleased that we could agree to terms,” said Batter head coach Mike Anhaeuser. “It is great to get Dusty back on board. Over the years he has been one of the best goalkeepers in the league and his experience and ability should prove beneficial to our success in this season and beyond .”
Hudock, 33, is the all-time leading goalkeeper for the Charleston Battery with 97 wins and a GAA of 1.07. He has recorded 62 shutouts and started 177 games, both all-time Battery goalkeeper records. His 177 games started ranks second all-time for the Battery.
Hudock’s individual honors include: Charleston Battery MVP (2002, 2003, 2004), Charleston Battery Defender of the Year (2001, 2002), and USL First Division Goalkeeper of the Year (1997, 2002).
A native of Phoenix, AZ, Hudock was a key figure in the Battery’s 2003 championship campaign recording vital shutouts in both Eastern Conference Championship games versus the Rochester Raging Rhinos. Hudock also recorded a shutout in the USL First Division Championship game as the Battery defeated the Minnesota Thunder by a score of three goals to none.
Hudock started his pro career with the Seattle Sounders in 1994. Before turning pro, Hudock was a two-time All American at the University of Washington in 1992 and 1993 and led the nation in GAA in 1992.
In addition to his playing duties, Hudock will assist with the Charleston Battery Youth Soccer programs as the goalkeeper trainer. The Charleston Battery offers a full calendar of youth soccer programs with summer camps, weekly academy, after-school camps and soccer tournaments.
Charleston Battery players signed so far: Lazo Alavanja, Gabe Bernstein, Ben Hollingsworth, Dusty Hudock, Tim Karalexis, Troy Lesesne, Alon Lubezky, Jesus Martinez, Ugo Okoye, Andres Perez, Jeremie Piette & Usiel Vasquez.