Written by Dre’Kayla McRary
STATESBORO, Ga. – September 16, 2024 – Tormenta FC will face Charlotte Independence at home September 21 at 7:30 p.m., while also celebrating Health and Wellness Night, presented by Optim Sports Medicine.
Recipe Review
In the upcoming match against Charlotte Independence at Tormenta Stadium, Tormenta FC will look to build on their recent performance following a 0-0 draw against Spokane Velocity. The last time Tormenta faced Charlotte Independence was during the USL Jägermeister Cup, where the teams played to a 1-1 draw before Tormenta secured a victory on penalty kicks. Tormenta will be eager to build on their success, ready to showcase their strength and seek another positive result against a familiar opponent.
Key Ingredients
Tormenta welcomes back defender Aaron Lombardi, who returned in the last game after recovering from injury. Known for his exceptional defensive abilities, expect to see stellar defensive work which will be key in shutting down Charlotte’s attack. With Lombardi back in action, Tormenta is ready to face Charlotte.
Foe’s Formula
In their upcoming match, Tormenta will need to keep a close watch on Charlotte’s midfielder Gabriel Obertan. Obertan is one of their top scorers, so Tormenta’s defense will definitely be key to stopping Charlotte’s attacks and securing the victory.
How to watch
Fans can purchase tickets to the match here. Saturday’s match is also Health and Wellness night, presented by Optim Sports Medicine. For live updates and highlights throughout the match, fans can follow Tormenta FC on X (Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.
Founded in 2015, Tormenta FC is a professional soccer club based in Statesboro, Georgia. Tormenta FC competes in the professional USL League One and the pre-professional USL W League, under the United Soccer League (USL), and has also established a thriving academy system throughout South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
For media inquiries, please contact Caroline Boykin at cboykin@tormentafc.com and 912-667-9422.
