South Georgia Tormenta FC has signed 18-year-old defender Finnley O’Brien to its 2025 USL League One roster. Hailing from El Paso, O’Brien is available for match selection starting this Saturday against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.
“Finn has really mature habits for someone so young. He speaks up on the field, in group settings, is always dialed into sessions, and that platform of presence at all times will provide him opportunities. He joins our group and makes himself available to compete with the other defenders for minutes as he looks to make the next step in his career.”
Ian Cameron, Tormenta FC Head Coach
In March 2023, the defender signed a USL Academy contract with the USL Championship’s El Paso Locomotive. O’Brien trained alongside the USL squad and competed for the Locomotive’s U20 team. In April 2023, the rising defender made his professional debut in the U.S. Open Cup for El Paso in a 2-0 win over Union Omaha.
“I’m very excited to take this next step in my career with Tormenta, and I look forward to helping the team achieve great things!”
Finnley O’Brien, Tormenta FC Defender
Tormenta FC takes on the Chattanooga Red Wolves on Saturday, April 5, at CHI Memorial Stadium for their first away match of the season. The Ibis then return home to host League One newcomers Portland Hearts of Pine for Masters Night on Saturday, April 12, kicking off at 7:30 p.m. from Tormenta Stadium. Fans can get into the Masters spirit with “The Azalea” drink special and more with tickets to Tormenta Stadium available here.
Tormenta FC 2025 Roster (21):
Goalkeeper (2): Sam Jones, Austin Pack
Defenders (8): Gabriel Alves, Oscar Jimenez, Jackson Kasanzu, Thabo Nare, Finnley O’Brien, Joseph Perez, Anatolie Prepelita, Callum Stretch
Midfielders (5): Gabriel Cabral, Conor Doyle, Alon Drey, Mason Tunbridge, Aaron Walker
Forwards (6): Yaniv Bazini, Handwalla Bwana, Taylor Gray, Jonathan Nyandjo, Niall Reid, Sebastian Vivas
