Charleston Battery's Smith adds leadership for another run at title

Charleston Battery defender Graham Smith isn’t the flashiest player on the pitch. Smith isn’t going to impress anyone with his Lionel Messi-like dribbling skills or a thunderous shot from distance. But don’t be fooled, what Smith brings to the pitch is equally important for the Charleston Battery this season. “Graham is very steady, very consistent center-back,” said Charleston Battery coach Ben Pirmann. “He keeps his head down, he’s very low maintenance. He’s strong on his duels and he’s very competitive.” The addition of Smith, who signed a multi-year deal with...