STATESBORO, Ga. – Following the postponement of the July 18 home opener, South Georgia Tormenta FC will kick off its second professional season this Saturday, July 25, hosting Chattanooga Red Wolves SC at 8 p.m. ET from Erk Russell Park.
In 2019, Tormenta FC went 0-2-1 against the Red Wolves. Tormenta FC finished sixth in the 2019 League One standings with 37 points right behind Chattanooga, which finished fifth with 40 points.
“Unfortunately, we had to postpone, but it made them even more hungry to play this weekend," TFC Head Coach John Miglarese said ahead the match against Chattanooga. "We’re less than 40 hours away, and I think the guys are ready to go.”
STATESBORO, Ga. – Following the postponement of the July 18 home opener, South Georgia Tormenta FC will kick off its second professional season this Saturday, July 25, hosting Chattanooga Red Wolves SC at 8 p.m. ET from Erk Russell Park.
In 2019, Tormenta FC went 0-2-1 against the Red Wolves. Tormenta FC finished sixth in the 2019 League One standings with 37 points right behind Chattanooga, which finished fifth with 40 points.
“Unfortunately, we had to postpone, but it made them even more hungry to play this weekend,” TFC Head Coach John Miglarese said ahead the match against Chattanooga. “We’re less than 40 hours away, and I think the guys are ready to go.”
While we will be hosting a limited number of fans at Erk Russell Park to start the season, we highly encourage all fans to support the team from your chosen safe environment.
If you are unable to attend, fans can watch every game of the 2020 League One season from the comfort of your own home via ESPN+ domestically and YouTube internationally. For fans that do not have access to the ESPN family of networks, we teamed up with a number of Watch Party Partners across South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina, where you can cheer on Tormenta FC.
For live updates, highlights and commentary throughout the match, fans can follow Tormenta FC on Twitter or visit the USL League One Match Center.
While we will be hosting a limited number of fans at Erk Russell Park to start the season, we highly encourage all fans to support the team from your chosen safe environment.
If you are unable to attend, fans can watch every game of the 2020 League One season from the comfort of your own home via ESPN+ domestically and YouTube internationally. For fans that do not have access to the ESPN family of networks, we teamed up with a number of Watch Party Partners across South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina, where you can cheer on Tormenta FC.
For live updates, highlights and commentary throughout the match, fans can follow Tormenta FC on Twitter or visit the USL League One Match Center.
Fans wanting to attend the match in person should purchase tickets in advance to secure their seats as capacity will be limited due to government regulations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. While a limited number of student tickets are expected to be made available for walk-up purchase, walk-up tickets are not guaranteed for the 2020 season.
Fans wanting to attend the match in person should purchase tickets in advance to secure their seats as capacity will be limited due to government regulations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. While a limited number of student tickets are expected to be made available for walk-up purchase, walk-up tickets are not guaranteed for the 2020 season.
South Georgia Tormenta FC is excited for competitive action following the approval of USL League One's framework for returning to play in 2020, and the club and its fans should use the following protocols as we prepare to offer soccer activities.
By purchasing your ticket to any Tormenta FC game, you acknowledge the guidelines that are set forth by the club and the State of Georgia. If you choose not to follow these rules, Tormenta FC is not to be held responsible for any personal illness or injury. Please follow the link to view the complete guidelines for match day.
South Georgia Tormenta FC is excited for competitive action following the approval of USL League One’s framework for returning to play in 2020, and the club and its fans should use the following protocols as we prepare to offer soccer activities.
By purchasing your ticket to any Tormenta FC game, you acknowledge the guidelines that are set forth by the club and the State of Georgia. If you choose not to follow these rules, Tormenta FC is not to be held responsible for any personal illness or injury. Please follow the link to view the complete guidelines for match day.
- Lucas Coutinho is the only returning player to score vs. Chattanooga in USL League One last season, netting a goal on Aug. 10 that won League One Goal of the Week.
- Luca Mayr, who joined the pro team in the offseason, scored a goal against Chattanooga in Tormenta FC 2's upset win during the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
- Lucas Coutinho is the only returning player to score vs. Chattanooga in USL League One last season, netting a goal on Aug. 10 that won League One Goal of the Week.
- Luca Mayr, who joined the pro team in the offseason, scored a goal against Chattanooga in Tormenta FC 2’s upset win during the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
