STATESBORO, Ga. – South Georgia Tormenta FC has announced the addition of midfielder Alyssa Abbondandolo to its 2023 USL W League roster, pending league and federation approval. Abbondandolo joins the team after four years at Florida Gulf Coast University and a stint in Catalonia with C.E Llerona.
“Alyssa is another talented and exciting attacking player who can play either upfront or as an attacking midfielder in our system. Athletically, she is quick, elusive, and has great pace. She is also very technical with great vision and can play every pass and score in a variety of different ways. As another aspiring professional on our roster, her collegiate experience and her time training and playing in Spain after graduation will prove valuable for our team as we look to earn our place in the USL W Championship game again in 2023.”
Jim Robbins, Tormenta FC’s USL W League Head Coach
Throughout her four years with FGCU, Abbondandolo, featured in 58 games totaling 2,008 minutes played and contributing with fifteen goals and seven assists. A native of Florida, Abbondandolo earned numerous accolades throughout her collegiate career, including being named 2nd Team All-ASUN, 2nd Team All-ASUN and ASUN Player of the Week (10/5/21.)
“Tormenta FC has been a powerhouse in the W League and spending the summer developing in Statesboro will prepare me for my future career in Europe.”
Alyssa Abbondandolo, Tormenta FC Midfielder
Abbondandolo’s addition to the roster is expected to add depth and talent to an already strong midfield, and Tormenta FC fans can look forward to seeing her on the field in the upcoming season.
In June of 2021, Tormenta FC was named a founding member of the W League, an elite pre-professional pathway for women looking to build their careers both on and off the pitch. Tormenta FC won its first-ever W League title in 2022 after defeating the Minnesota Aurora in front of 6,500 fans in Eagan, Minnesota.
Tormenta FC provides opportunities to local and national players to develop and start their professional careers in Statesboro, Georgia. In just one year, Tormenta FC’s W League team has produced six professional players with Sydney Martinez joining Jenae Packard, Emily Burke, Kelly Giddes, Abigail Wolf and Jodi Medina as the latest player to sign a contract around the world.
For additional information and scheduling interviews, email: epintor@tormentafc.com.
