Revenge is best served Five-Nil: Battery Thump Brooklyn

Brooklyn beat Charleston 3–0 earlier this season.The Battery remembered.Charleston answered with an emphatic 5–0 beatdown at Patriots Point, getting goals from five different players and delivering exactly the kind of response we had been waiting to see.But was this really the Battery turning the corner—or just another dominant home performance?On this episode of Cannon Crüe, Granit, Ryan and Patrick break down the revenge win over Brooklyn, the impact of Maalique Foster and Miguel Berry, Charleston’s suddenly dangerous attack, the clean sheet that wasn't quite as comfortable as the scoreline suggests, and the spectacular—and completely unnecessary—Kissiedou goal/red-card combination.Then we look ahead to Loudoun, Charleston’s troublesome road form, the increasingly tight Eastern Conference playoff race, and ask a bigger question:Has Tampa Bay replaced Louisville as the team everyone should fear in the East?Five goals. Five scorers. A clean sheet. A little revenge.Now do it again.EPISODE NOTESREVENGE: COMPLETECharleston avenged its earlier 3–0 loss in Brooklyn with a 5–0 demolition at Patriots Point.The guys discuss whether this was simply a great night at home—or evidence that the Battery have finally rediscovered the attacking identity that has been missing during their recent inconsistent stretch.Five Goals, Five Different ScorersCharleston didn't rely on one player to carry the attack. Goals came from throughout the lineup, with movement, quick combinations and aggressive runs creating a much more dangerous version of the Battery.Let It FosterMaalique Foster was everywhere.After repeatedly asking for more minutes and more attacking freedom for Foster, the Crüe breaks down what changed with him on the field and why his pace and movement may be too valuable to leave out of the starting XI.And yes—we may have accidentally created the phrase “Let It Foster.”Miguel Berry Changes the AttackBerry's strength, movement and willingness to create for teammates stood out throughout the match.Was this his best performance in a Battery shirt?Patrick makes the case for Berry as his Man of the Match—and we discuss whether Charleston may have found a better way to use him.A Clean Sheet… But Let's Talk About ItLuis Zamudio officially gets the clean sheet.But Joey Akpunonu's early goal-line clearance may have prevented an entirely different match from developing.We continue our discussion about Charleston's goalkeeping, defensive structure and whether the final score covered up some dangerous moments early in the match.Goal, Assist… Fight?A spectacular strike from distance.A gorgeous backheel.And then a completely unnecessary challenge with Charleston already cruising.The Crüe breaks down Kissiedou's eventful night and whether his late red card unnecessarily hurts Charleston heading into the next match.Also: Can Somebody Please Fix the Pitch?Patriots Point's playing surface gets another Cannon Crüe performance review.Home Depot and Lowe's sponsorship inquiries are apparently welcome.Next Up: Loudoun UnitedCharleston destroyed Loudoun 4–1 in the previous meeting, but this one comes on the road—and Loudoun enters in much better form.Can the Battery reproduce the speed, movement and creativity we saw against Brooklyn?Or do we go right back to slow possession and passing around the back?OUR LOUDOUN PREDICTIONSPatrick: Battery 1–0Granit: 1–1 DrawRyan: Battery 2–1The Eastern Conference Is Getting InterestingWith the playoff race tightening, we look beyond Charleston and discuss one of the biggest questions in the East:Is Tampa Bay becoming the new Louisville?The Rowdies are surging, Louisville suddenly looks vulnerable, and the traditional hierarchy of the Eastern Conference may finally be shifting.As the postseason approaches, one thing becomes increasingly important:Every match is a final.Cannon CrüeCharleston Battery analysis, arguments, goalkeeper criticism, questionable predictions and the occasional discussion about illegally fertilizing the Patriots Point pitch.#CharlestonBattery #USLChampionship #CannonCrue #BrooklynFC #LoudounUnited #VamosBattery