Kirill Pakhomov becomes first Russian-born player for Charleston Battery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Charleston Battery midfielder Kirill Pakhomov has made history as the first Russian-born player to compete for the club. After impressing in preseason training, Pakhomov secured a spot in the Battery lineup and has since started 17 matches this season, totaling over 1,000 minutes. The 25-year-old previously played at Marshall University and has transitioned smoothly into his professional career, helping fill a midfield void after a key player's injury. Pakhomov expressed his excitement about joining the oldest club in the U.S. and adapting to the team’s style of play.
- •Pakhomov has started 17 matches and logged over 1,000 minutes this season.
- •He was signed after impressing in just two practice sessions.
- •The midfielder previously played at Oklahoma Wesleyan and Marshall University.
- •Pakhomov fills a gap left by an injured player in the Battery's midfield.
- •He is fluent in Russian, Serbian, English, and Spanish.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Battery midfielder Pakhomov is the first Russian-born player to play for the club
"It’s not always easy for a non-rostered rookie free agent to get noticed during tryouts. Even if a trialist is able to get noticed by the coaching staff, they usually end up at the end of the bench and rarely see the field for any significant playing time.
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