The Charleston Battery are pleased to announce the re-signing of midfielder Chris Allan to a new multi-year contract on Tuesday, pending league and federation approval. Allan extends his stay in the Lowcountry after two impactful seasons for the Black and Yellow.
Allan, 26, has made 76 appearances across all competitions for the Battery since joining in 2023, the third-most on the active roster at the end of 2024. The English midfielder has been instrumental in the club’s back-to-back runs to the Eastern Conference Final.
“I’m so happy to be continuing my time here in Charleston and to work with the tireless people that have made this club what it is today,” said Allan. “I think we have something really special going on between the club, the community and the rising success we have shared together throughout my time here. There is nowhere I’d rather be playing than Charleston.”
“We are thrilled to extend Chris and his family with our club, he is one of the most consistent midfielders in all of the USL and extremely professional and reliable,” said Head Coach Ben Pirmann. “As one of the highest possession teams in the league, we rely on Chris to do it all and he does. He is an excellent player but an even better person, we want to continue to build a strong squad and win trophies, and to do that we must have players and people like Chris in our squad.”
Across the 2024 regular season and playoffs, Allan recorded five assists, eight blocks, 18 clearances, 26 chances created, 34 interceptions, 39 tackles won and 102 duels won. Allan’s versatility was showcased in the latter stages of the season when he deputized at left-back for multiple matches.
Allan was a two-time Team of the Week selection in 2024 for his exceptional performances in Weeks 9 and 29.
Allan first joined the Battery in 2023, appearing in 39 matches across all competitions en route to the USL Championship Final. He previously played for Memphis 901 FC and Atlanta United 2, and developed at the University of Charleston (WV) and the Sunderland A.F.C. academy.
Looking ahead to next season, Allan is ready to get back to work at Patriots Point and compete for more silverware.
“I’m already hungry to get started again in 2025 and help play the exciting, gritty and brave brand of soccer we’ve become known for, and to share that experience with my teammates and fans,” said Allan.
2025 Roster
- Defenders: Leland Archer, Nathan Dossantos, Josh Drack, Graham Smith, Mark Segbers
- Midfielders: Chris Allan, Aaron Molloy, Arturo Rodriguez, Juan David Torres
- Forwards: MD Myers, Zeke Soto
