I've played quite alot against Athena. I have very limited union experience though. I would play a newer player as USA but if you're very skilled I should probably play as CSA. I've never done PBEM on any game ever, just hotseated a few WWII games with friends. I may need some help figuring out what files to send and wrestling with my stupid Vista.
1.15 patch
April 1861 full campaign w/Kentucky
7 turns per week (sounds about right)
PBEM experience : None
Options: I'm not sure what's normal. Send your preferred options in the PM and I'll probably be fine with them. I even like to play slightly randomized generals sometimes.
Prefered side : CSA
spoken language : English (from Kentucky, USA)