Tormenta FC has announced its 2026 USL Academy roster, featuring a strong mix of returning players and new additions as the club prepares to kick off training on May 4 ahead of the upcoming season.
“This was the first year we hosted an open trial, and it gave us great insight as a staff,” said USL Academy Head Coach Terri Chawirah. “Our aim was to create a team with the best players in the area, and I feel we’ve accomplished that with this group.”
This year’s roster brings back a solid core of returning players while also lots of new faces into the academy.
Returning Players
Tormenta FC welcomes back several players who will bring experience and familiarity into the 2026 campaign, helping set the standard both on and off the field.
Returning players include:
● Harrison Emokpae (MID)
● Harry Fell (MID)
● Jahdai Prince (FWD)
● Sebastian Nanez (MID)
● Alejandro Fernandez (GK)
● Walker Patrick (GK)
New Additions
The 2026 roster also features a large group of new players across multiple positions, giving the team added depth and competition heading into the season.
New additions include:
● Noah Bittner (GK)
● Archie Fell (DEF)
● Yovany Zamorano (MID)
● John Lopez (MID)
● Jaxon Thornton (DEF)
● Noah Guerard (Training Player)
● Thomas Hadley (Training Player)
● Nicholas Krull (FWD)
● Nathan Waters (DEF)
● Tupper Saussy (DEF)
● Justin Okoro (FWD)
● JP Alonso (MID)
● Caden Powell (FWD)
● Marcus Bythewood (DEF)
● Brayden Stepp (DEF)
● Alejandro Llerena (DEF)
● JJ Stein (DEF)
● Gavin Sikes (DEF)
● Alexander Roma (DEF)
Looking Ahead
Training for the 2026 USL Academy season begins May 4, as the team prepares for a competitive schedule that will continue to provide players with opportunities for development at a high level.
The USL Academy League provides a pathway for elite youth players to train and compete in a professional environment while continuing their development within a club system.
Evaluations for Tormenta FC’s other programs are underway, but registration is still open. Learn more here.
Tormenta FC’s 2026 USL Academy Roster:
Goalkeepers (3): Noah Bittner, Alejandro Fernandez, Walker Patrick
Defenders (10): Archie Fell, Alejandro Llerena, Harrison Pfeiffer, Alexander Roma, Tupper Saussy, Gavin Sikes, JJ Stein, Brayden Stepp, Jaxon Thornton, Nathan Waters
Midfielders (7): Marqus Bythewood, Harrison Emokpae, Harry Fell, John Lopez, Sebastian Nanez, Yovany Zamorano, JP Alonso
Forwards (5): Nicholas Krull, Justin Okoro, Jahdai Prince, Caden Powell, Marcus Jean Gilles
