STATESBORO, Ga. – South Georgia Tormenta FC is counting down the days to its inaugural USL W League kickoff and looks forward to inspiring female athletes across the region.
For the next edition of Empowering the 912, 13-year-old TFC Academy midfielder Lila Sharp talks about her journey through soccer and the excitement of having a W League team in Statesboro. Sharp attended Tormenta FC's USL W League open trial on Jan. 8 and gained experience playing amongst college-aged athletes for her first elite tryout.
STATESBORO, Ga. – South Georgia Tormenta FC is counting down the days to its inaugural USL W League kickoff and looks forward to inspiring female athletes across the region.
For the next edition of Empowering the 912, 13-year-old TFC Academy midfielder Lila Sharp talks about her journey through soccer and the excitement of having a W League team in Statesboro. Sharp attended Tormenta FC’s USL W League open trial on Jan. 8 and gained experience playing amongst college-aged athletes for her first elite tryout.
Q&A with Lila Sharp
Q&A with Lila Sharp
I started playing soccer in California when I was seven, and then I moved from Kentucky to South Carolina, and that's when I got involved with Tormenta FC because it's a really great club.
I started playing soccer in California when I was seven, and then I moved from Kentucky to South Carolina, and that’s when I got involved with Tormenta FC because it’s a really great club.
I was excited when I heard about the new women's team because it shows that I could possibly make the team in the future. That would really excel my career because I want to go professional one day.
I was excited when I heard about the new women’s team because it shows that I could possibly make the team in the future. That would really excel my career because I want to go professional one day.
I've known Elise for a while, and playing with her helps me understand the rhythm of the game. Madison is really good too, and I enjoyed playing with her at the trial because she's a fellow center mid like me. I like that I can look up to her and learn what she does to progress throughout my career.
I’ve known Elise for a while, and playing with her helps me understand the rhythm of the game. Madison is really good too, and I enjoyed playing with her at the trial because she’s a fellow center mid like me. I like that I can look up to her and learn what she does to progress throughout my career.
I enjoyed competing with all the girls. They all played at a very impressive level. The trial really helped me improve my mindset and skills, and it was overall a great experience.
I enjoyed competing with all the girls. They all played at a very impressive level. The trial really helped me improve my mindset and skills, and it was overall a great experience.
In June of 2021, Tormenta FC was named a founding member of the USL W League, an elite pre-professional pathway for women looking to build their careers both on and off the pitch.
Led by Head Coach Jim Robbins, Tormenta FC Women will kick off in May and end with the W League Playoffs and W League Final in late July.
Tormenta Women has already announced several top talents to its inaugural roster like TFC Academy forward Elise Holcey, University of South Carolina Beaufort midfielder Madison Foshee and Western Illinois University forward Amy Andrews.
To stay up to date on Tormenta FC’s new women’s team, fans can follow Tormenta Women on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. To learn more about the USL W League, visit USLWLeague.com or follow the W League on Twitter at @USLWLeague.
In June of 2021, Tormenta FC was named a founding member of the USL W League, an elite pre-professional pathway for women looking to build their careers both on and off the pitch.
Led by Head Coach Jim Robbins, Tormenta FC Women will kick off in May and end with the W League Playoffs and W League Final in late July.
Tormenta Women has already announced several top talents to its inaugural roster like TFC Academy forward Elise Holcey, University of South Carolina Beaufort midfielder Madison Foshee and Western Illinois University forward Amy Andrews.
To stay up to date on Tormenta FC’s new women’s team, fans can follow Tormenta Women on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. To learn more about the USL W League, visit USLWLeague.com or follow the W League on Twitter at @USLWLeague.
