STATESBORO, Ga. – The inaugural USL W League South Central Division winner, South Georgia Tormenta FC, remains in contention for the USL W League title following a win in Miami against FC Miami City. In a clash between club rivals, Tormenta FC travels to Greenville, South Carolina, to take on the Greenville Liberty SC in the USL W League semifinals this Sunday, July 17, at 7 p.m. ET from Legacy Park College stadium. With a win on Sunday, South Georgia would secure its place in the final of the USL W League and will face the match winner between Mclean Soccer and Minnesota Aurora FC.
South Georgia continues to prove why it is one of the best teams in the nation. After a stellar win against the previously undefeated FC Miami City on the road last Saturday. Amy Andrews’s 17th goal of the season sealed the win in Miami.
In one of the toughest divisions in the country, Tormenta FC finished a point above the Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves. However, in a race to the last minute, South Georgia was able to pull it off and leave the Lady Red Wolves celebrating their second-place finish.
Andrews finished the season as the highest goal scorer for Tormenta FC. Scoring 16 goals in 10 games played made her average a goal every 53rd minute. Andrews leads the league in goals with sixteen goals and has set numerous records at Tormenta FC.
The Greenville Liberty finished first in the South Atlantic Division standings with an 8-2-2 record during their inaugural season. Greenville defeated the Long Island Rough Riders last Saturday in the quarter-finals round of the USL W league playoffs.
HOW TO WATCH:
Sunday’s fixture will be streamed through Eleven Sports. All W League matches, including the W League Final will be streamed live on ElevenSports.com.
ROAD TO GLORY:
Now, the W League Playoff semifinals are set.
Minnesota Aurora FC v McLean Soccer, 4 pm ET, TCO Stadium
Greenville Liberty SC v South Georgia Tormenta FC, 7 pm ET, Legacy Early College
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. For two decades between 1995 and 2015, the W League saw some of the biggest names past and present in the sport compete on the field, and this new era will build on the legacy of its predecessor. In alignment with the USL League Two season, the W League will kick off in May and end with the W League Playoffs and W League Final in late July.
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.