STATESBORO, Ga. – South Georgia Tormenta FC travels to Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, on Friday, Aug. 14, looking to bring home a needed three points versus Forward Madison FC, which sits 10th in the USL League One standings. Tormenta FC continues to sit in the top four in the standings but needs a win tomorrow to turn its momentum around and separate itself from the pack.
"We weren't pleased with our performance in the last match, especially in the first half, and I think we’re hungry to get that right," TFC Head Coach John Miglarese said. "With Madison last year, the points were equal for all three games, and I think it will be very difficult to beat them on their own ground. But our guys are in a good headspace, and we're hoping to get a good result."
In 2019, Tormenta FC played Madison three times, securing a 1-1-1 record and seeing Marco Micaletto score two goals. Tormenta FC was able to defeat Madison on the road on May 18 last season, as well as take a point home from Breese Stevens Field on Sept. 7.
Tormenta FC has shown itself to be a second-half team, often picking up the pace and scoring more shots late in the game, but starting Friday’s match off on the right foot may make the difference in securing all three points.
"That has to be our biggest focus," TFC midfielder Ricardo Gomez said. "Having a great start to a match really boosts our confidence and predicts how the whole match is going to go. We've gone into games late, and it just really shows how we get better as we go. Starting the game on the right foot could be massive for us, especially on the road."
Forward Madison has played three matches thus far, resulting in two losses versus North Texas SC and the Richmond Kickers and one draw against Greenville Triumph SC. Forward has only scored one goal this season and has recorded 22 total shots to Tormenta FC’s 71.
"It's the energy that we bring on the road," Gomez said. "I know it's going to be tough against Madison. It's on a turf field, but it's about how we approach the game, our attitude to go out there and just work and make the most out of our chances, even though we know it's going to be difficult. But we have a good group of guys, so I think it's possible to get a W on the road."
STATESBORO, Ga. – South Georgia Tormenta FC travels to Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, on Friday, Aug. 14, looking to bring home a needed three points versus Forward Madison FC, which sits 10th in the USL League One standings. Tormenta FC continues to sit in the top four in the standings but needs a win tomorrow to turn its momentum around and separate itself from the pack.
“We weren’t pleased with our performance in the last match, especially in the first half, and I think we’re hungry to get that right,” TFC Head Coach John Miglarese said. “With Madison last year, the points were equal for all three games, and I think it will be very difficult to beat them on their own ground. But our guys are in a good headspace, and we’re hoping to get a good result.”
In 2019, Tormenta FC played Madison three times, securing a 1-1-1 record and seeing Marco Micaletto score two goals. Tormenta FC was able to defeat Madison on the road on May 18 last season, as well as take a point home from Breese Stevens Field on Sept. 7.
Tormenta FC has shown itself to be a second-half team, often picking up the pace and scoring more shots late in the game, but starting Friday’s match off on the right foot may make the difference in securing all three points.
“That has to be our biggest focus,” TFC midfielder Ricardo Gomez said. “Having a great start to a match really boosts our confidence and predicts how the whole match is going to go. We’ve gone into games late, and it just really shows how we get better as we go. Starting the game on the right foot could be massive for us, especially on the road.”
Forward Madison has played three matches thus far, resulting in two losses versus North Texas SC and the Richmond Kickers and one draw against Greenville Triumph SC. Forward has only scored one goal this season and has recorded 22 total shots to Tormenta FC’s 71.
“It’s the energy that we bring on the road,” Gomez said. “I know it’s going to be tough against Madison. It’s on a turf field, but it’s about how we approach the game, our attitude to go out there and just work and make the most out of our chances, even though we know it’s going to be difficult. But we have a good group of guys, so I think it’s possible to get a W on the road.”
We highly encourage all fans to support the team from your chosen safe environment. 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.
We highly encourage all fans to support the team from your chosen safe environment. 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.
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Tormenta FC takes its second road trip of the season and looks to bring home a needed three points versus Forward Madison FC.
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Forward Madison comes into Friday with two losses and a draw in three matches played.
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Forward has only scored one goal this season and has recorded 22 total shots to Tormenta FC’s 71.
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Marco Micaletto and Stefan Mueller to lead USL League One in chances created with 15 and 10.
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Luca Mayr and Micaletto also are league leaders in shots, coming in 2nd and 3rd with 12 and 11 shots.
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Tormenta FC takes its second road trip of the season and looks to bring home a needed three points versus Forward Madison FC.
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Forward Madison comes into Friday with two losses and a draw in three matches played.
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Forward has only scored one goal this season and has recorded 22 total shots to Tormenta FC’s 71.
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Marco Micaletto and Stefan Mueller to lead USL League One in chances created with 15 and 10.
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Luca Mayr and Micaletto also are league leaders in shots, coming in 2nd and 3rd with 12 and 11 shots.
