STATESBORO, Ga. – South Georgia Tormenta FC Academy announced today the affiliation of Charleston United’s Girl’s Academy programs with TFC Academy programming. The affiliation intends to identify exceptional players in the Lowcountry region and provide an opportunity to train and participate in games with Tormenta FC Academy or the club’s United Soccer League teams.
“Entering into the extremely competitive Development Player League allows the girls at Tormenta to compete against some of the best players in the Southeast. Being able to open this opportunity to high-level girls from Charleston United Soccer Club while they also compete in their state league games is a Win/Win for both clubs. We are extremely excited to partner with Charleston United in providing higher levels of competition for female players throughout the Southeast.”
Brad Nein stated, Tormenta FC Academy Vice President
Charleston United Girls Select (U13-U19) players will have the opportunity to participate in the Development Premier League (DPL) at Tormenta FC Academy. Charleston United players will be assessed to participate in the USL Academy League for Summer 2023 as well as be assessed for opportunities with the club’s USL W League side.
“We are very excited to be partnering with Tormenta FC this fall 2022. Working with Tormenta FC opens up great opportunities for our girl’s side and for Charleston United Soccer Club. This step enables us to go to the next level of development with our U13-U19 girls.”
Stephen Wakeham, Charleston United Soccer Club President
The Tormenta FC Academy affiliate program is designed to provide support and collaboration to soccer clubs in South Georgia and the Low Country of South Carolina. The program utilizes the support of the Tormenta FC professional club structure while maintaining a local focus that meets the needs of all youth players in the community. Created with the goal of leading the evolution of youth soccer, our affiliation program strives to provide a partnership in which our organizations cooperatively build an environment and culture in which all members thrive.
