FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 12, 2019
Contact: Bernadette O’Donnell
Tormenta FC Adds Midfielder Abuchi Obinwa to 2020 Roster
Hails from Lusitano FC in Portugal
Tormenta FC has signed midfielder Abuchi Obinwa for the 2020 season, pending league and federation approval.
Obinwa most recently played for Lusitano FC, a third division club in Portugal. There, Obinwa made eight total appearances with six starts and 564 minutes played. The 6’1” and 175-pound midfielder also has professional experience with German club Hannover 96 in the Bundesliga.
“Abuchi is an important signing as he will bolster our already talented midfield core,” Head Coach John Miglarese said. “His experience, ability to break up play, connect passes, and start transitions will be a massive boost to our team.”
Hailing from Columbus, Obinwa signed with his hometown Major League Soccer club, Columbus Crew SC before being loaned to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Championship where he made seven appearances.
“I’m very happy to sign with this growing club,” Obinwa said. “From what I’ve learned, Tormenta FC has big aspirations and the people there are determined to reach new heights. I know it will be a great place to continue growing as a player, and I’m excited to be a part of the team doing what I do best!”
Obinwa joins Tormenta FC’s growing 2020 roster that includes goalkeeper Pablo Jara; defenders Lars Eckenrode, Mike O’Sullivan, Josh Phelps and Jordan Skelton; midfielders Jad Arslan, Lucas Coutinho, Ricardo Gomez, Marco Micaletto and Nil Vinyals; and forwards Pato Botello Faz and Mikie Rowe.
ROSTERED PLAYERS
Goalkeepers (1): Pablo Jara
Defenders (4): Lars Eckenrode, Mike O’Sullivan, Josh Phelps and Jordan Skelton
Midfielders (6): Jad Arslan, Lucas Coutinho, Ricardo Gomez, Marco Micaletto, Abuchi Obinwa and Nil Vinyals
Forwards (2): Pato Botello-Faz and Mikie Rowe
Tormenta FC fans can guarantee their presence at every game in Erk Russell Park by purchasing 2020 Season Ticket Memberships which will be available soon at https://www.tormentafc.com/tickets.
For additional information and scheduling interviews, call (478-508-2604) or email: bodonnell@https://www.tormentafc.com.