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STATESBORO, Ga. – South Georgia Tormenta FC fell 1-2 to Fort Lauderdale CF despite a late comeback attempt at Erk Russell Park on Saturday.

After an end-to-end match with multiple attempts on goal for Tormenta FC, Mikie Rowe finally found the breakthrough, scoring his first goal of the 2020 USL League One regular season in the 93rd minute. With that tally, Rowe has now scored a goal representing Tormenta FC four consecutive years.

"It means a lot," Mikie Rowe said when asked about scoring every season he’s been with Tormenta FC. "I love playing here and being here for four seasons and scoring in all four. I really want to do well for this club and try to take us back up the table, that’s my goal."

Tired legs and a limited roster got the best of Tormenta FC tonight, though, as Fort Lauderdale came into tonight’s match on two weeks' rest.

"Of course we’re very disappointed to lose at home," TFC Head Coach John Miglarese. "The reality is that we came out very flat and leggy in the first half. I think you can see how the compressed schedule, this being our fifth game in the last two weeks with a limited roster, all caught up with us in the first half, and we struggled to get going. We came out in the second half much improved and created plenty of chances. I’m glad we got it to 2-1, but we just ran out of time, so we have to come up better."

After going down just before halftime, Nil Vinyals almost tied up the match with a close shot to the top right corner in first-half stoppage time, but it was denied by Fort Lauderdale’s keeper. Tormenta FC picked up the pace in the second half and notched 12 shots total with several big chances from Daniel Jackson and Marco Micaletto. However, the team went down 0-2 in the 76th minute from a half-field strike by Ricky Lopez-Espin.

Tonight’s Man of the Match, Rowe, came into the match in the 68th minute, and gave it his all, managing to score in the last minutes of the game.

After a well-needed break this week, Tormenta FC will travel to battle another bird opponent, Forward Madison FC, on Friday, Aug. 14. The match is set to kick off at 7 p.m. CT. at Hart Park in Wauwatosa, WI. Fans can watch every game of the 2020 League One season from the comfort of your own home via ESPN+ domestically and YouTube internationally. For fans that do not have access to the ESPN family of networks, Tormenta FC has teamed up with a number of Watch Party Partners across South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina.

STATESBORO, Ga. – South Georgia Tormenta FC fell 1-2 to Fort Lauderdale CF despite a late comeback attempt at Erk Russell Park on Saturday.

After an end-to-end match with multiple attempts on goal for Tormenta FC, Mikie Rowe finally found the breakthrough, scoring his first goal of the 2020 USL League One regular season in the 93rd minute. With that tally, Rowe has now scored a goal representing Tormenta FC four consecutive years.

“It means a lot,” Mikie Rowe said when asked about scoring every season he’s been with Tormenta FC. “I love playing here and being here for four seasons and scoring in all four. I really want to do well for this club and try to take us back up the table, that’s my goal.”

Tired legs and a limited roster got the best of Tormenta FC tonight, though, as Fort Lauderdale came into tonight’s match on two weeks’ rest.

“Of course we’re very disappointed to lose at home,” TFC Head Coach John Miglarese. “The reality is that we came out very flat and leggy in the first half. I think you can see how the compressed schedule, this being our fifth game in the last two weeks with a limited roster, all caught up with us in the first half, and we struggled to get going. We came out in the second half much improved and created plenty of chances. I’m glad we got it to 2-1, but we just ran out of time, so we have to come up better.”

After going down just before halftime, Nil Vinyals almost tied up the match with a close shot to the top right corner in first-half stoppage time, but it was denied by Fort Lauderdale’s keeper. Tormenta FC picked up the pace in the second half and notched 12 shots total with several big chances from Daniel Jackson and Marco Micaletto. However, the team went down 0-2 in the 76th minute from a half-field strike by Ricky Lopez-Espin.

Tonight’s Man of the Match, Rowe, came into the match in the 68th minute, and gave it his all, managing to score in the last minutes of the game.

After a well-needed break this week, Tormenta FC will travel to battle another bird opponent, Forward Madison FC, on Friday, Aug. 14. The match is set to kick off at 7 p.m. CT. at Hart Park in Wauwatosa, WI. Fans can watch every game of the 2020 League One season from the comfort of your own home via ESPN+ domestically and YouTube internationally. For fans that do not have access to the ESPN family of networks, Tormenta FC has teamed up with a number of Watch Party Partners across South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina.

MIKIE ROWE, Forward: Coming off the bench in the 68th minute, the Irishman scored his first goal of the 2020 season to spark a potential comeback.

MIKIE ROWE, Forward: Coming off the bench in the 68th minute, the Irishman scored his first goal of the 2020 season to spark a potential comeback.

STATESBORO, Ga. – South Georgia Tormenta FC’s first loss on Wednesday marks one quarter down of the 2020 USL League One season. The club looks to learn from Wednesday and turn those lessons into a home win at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 8, versus Fort Lauderdale CF. 

"I give credit to Greenville, I thought they played very well," TFC Head Coach John Miglarese said. "When you look at the stats, the match was very even, and we just got on the unlucky side of it. We have to make our own luck, and we have to learn to win games in situations like that, but I think we're in a good place. We can learn from it and harness that frustration, and then have a good performance tomorrow night."

Fort Lauderdale CF comes into Saturday with fresh legs and two losses in two matches played. Ricky Lopez-Espin scored the club’s historic first goal, and the club's only goal thus far, versus FC Tucson on July 25.

"They're definitely more rested than us," Miglarese said. "They have a young, vibrant team, and this will be their first road trip. It's a talented group of players, and it will be tough to get the ball off of them. So we have to stay compact and stay patient and make sure we take care of the ball when we have it."

Tormenta FC players continue to lead USL League One in chances created, but the team will need to finish its offensive opportunities and score some goals on Saturday to defeat Fort Lauderdale.

"I think we’ve been getting better each game that goes on," TFC midfielder Abuchi Obinwa said. "We're improving and developing our style of play and working on how to get into the final third to get the attack going. Now that some of the players have come back, and we've been working together as a team, I think we’re going to be all ready for tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it."

STATESBORO, Ga. – South Georgia Tormenta FC’s first loss on Wednesday marks one quarter down of the 2020 USL League One season. The club looks to learn from Wednesday and turn those lessons into a home win at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 8, versus Fort Lauderdale CF. 

“I give credit to Greenville, I thought they played very well,” TFC Head Coach John Miglarese said. “When you look at the stats, the match was very even, and we just got on the unlucky side of it. We have to make our own luck, and we have to learn to win games in situations like that, but I think we’re in a good place. We can learn from it and harness that frustration, and then have a good performance tomorrow night.”

Fort Lauderdale CF comes into Saturday with fresh legs and two losses in two matches played. Ricky Lopez-Espin scored the club’s historic first goal, and the club’s only goal thus far, versus FC Tucson on July 25.

“They’re definitely more rested than us,” Miglarese said. “They have a young, vibrant team, and this will be their first road trip. It’s a talented group of players, and it will be tough to get the ball off of them. So we have to stay compact and stay patient and make sure we take care of the ball when we have it.”

Tormenta FC players continue to lead USL League One in chances created, but the team will need to finish its offensive opportunities and score some goals on Saturday to defeat Fort Lauderdale.

“I think we’ve been getting better each game that goes on,” TFC midfielder Abuchi Obinwa said. “We’re improving and developing our style of play and working on how to get into the final third to get the attack going. Now that some of the players have come back, and we’ve been working together as a team, I think we’re going to be all ready for tomorrow. I’m looking forward to it.”

While we will be hosting a limited number of fans at Erk Russell Park to start the season, we highly encourage all fans to support the team from your chosen safe environment.

If you are unable to attend, fans can watch every game of the 2020 League One season from the comfort of your own home via ESPN+ domestically and YouTube internationally. For fans that do not have access to the ESPN family of networks, we teamed up with a number of Watch Party Partners across South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina, where you can cheer on Tormenta FC.

For live updates, highlights and commentary throughout the match, fans can follow Tormenta FC on Twitter or visit the USL League One Match Center.

While we will be hosting a limited number of fans at Erk Russell Park to start the season, we highly encourage all fans to support the team from your chosen safe environment.

If you are unable to attend, fans can watch every game of the 2020 League One season from the comfort of your own home via ESPN+ domestically and YouTube internationally. For fans that do not have access to the ESPN family of networks, we teamed up with a number of Watch Party Partners across South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina, where you can cheer on Tormenta FC.

For live updates, highlights and commentary throughout the match, fans can follow Tormenta FC on Twitter or visit the USL League One Match Center.

Fans wanting to attend the match in person should purchase tickets in advance to secure their seats as capacity will be limited due to government regulations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. While a limited number of student tickets are expected to be made available for walk-up purchase, walk-up tickets are not guaranteed for the 2020 season.

Fans wanting to attend the match in person should purchase tickets in advance to secure their seats as capacity will be limited due to government regulations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. While a limited number of student tickets are expected to be made available for walk-up purchase, walk-up tickets are not guaranteed for the 2020 season.

South Georgia Tormenta FC is excited for competitive action following the approval of USL League One's framework for returning to play in 2020, and the club and its fans should use the following protocols as we prepare to offer soccer activities.

By purchasing your ticket to any Tormenta FC game, you acknowledge the guidelines that are set forth by the club and the State of Georgia. If you choose not to follow these rules, Tormenta FC is not to be held responsible for any personal illness or injury. Please follow the link to view the complete guidelines for match day.

South Georgia Tormenta FC is excited for competitive action following the approval of USL League One’s framework for returning to play in 2020, and the club and its fans should use the following protocols as we prepare to offer soccer activities.

By purchasing your ticket to any Tormenta FC game, you acknowledge the guidelines that are set forth by the club and the State of Georgia. If you choose not to follow these rules, Tormenta FC is not to be held responsible for any personal illness or injury. Please follow the link to view the complete guidelines for match day.

• Tormenta FC returns to Erk Russell Park for its 4th home match and looks to defeat Fort Lauderdale, who sits 11th in the League One standings.
• Fort Lauderdale comes into Saturday with two losses in two matches played, as Tormenta FC comes in with a 1-1-2 record.
• Marco Micaletto, Stefan Mueller and Luca Mayr continue to lead USL League One in chances created with 13, 8 and 6.
• Micaletto and Mayr also are league leaders in shots, coming in 2nd and 3rd with 12 and 10 shots. 
• The club will see former Tormenta FC 2 player, Chris Lue Young, who signed with Fort Lauderdale and made his pro debut on July 18.

• Tormenta FC returns to Erk Russell Park for its 4th home match and looks to defeat Fort Lauderdale, who sits 11th in the League One standings.
• Fort Lauderdale comes into Saturday with two losses in two matches played, as Tormenta FC comes in with a 1-1-2 record.
• Marco Micaletto, Stefan Mueller and Luca Mayr continue to lead USL League One in chances created with 13, 8 and 6.
• Micaletto and Mayr also are league leaders in shots, coming in 2nd and 3rd with 12 and 10 shots. 
• The club will see former Tormenta FC 2 player, Chris Lue Young, who signed with Fort Lauderdale and made his pro debut on July 18.

GREENVILLE, SC. – Two teams atop the USL League One standings met at Legacy Early College on Wednesday, and Greenville Triumph SC came out on top with a 1-0 win against South Georgia Tormenta FC.

Luca Mayr looked lively throughout the first 45 minutes and nearly created a couple goals for the away side. Meanwhile, Rhys Williams turned in an admirable shift on the back line to help lead the club to a third consecutive clean sheet.

In the second half, both sides pinged the crossbar, with Mikie Rowe thumping the woodwork with a powerful strike in the 84th minute. However, former Tormenta FC 2 forward JJ Donnelly scored in stoppage time for Greenville to see the home side secure all three points.

Tormenta FC returns to Statesboro ahead of its fourth home match of the season on Saturday, when it will host Fort Lauderdale CF at 8 p.m. ET. Fans wanting to attend the match in person should purchase tickets in advance to secure their seats as capacity will be limited due to government regulations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

GREENVILLE, SC. – Two teams atop the USL League One standings met at Legacy Early College on Wednesday, and Greenville Triumph SC came out on top with a 1-0 win against South Georgia Tormenta FC.

Luca Mayr looked lively throughout the first 45 minutes and nearly created a couple goals for the away side. Meanwhile, Rhys Williams turned in an admirable shift on the back line to help lead the club to a third consecutive clean sheet.

In the second half, both sides pinged the crossbar, with Mikie Rowe thumping the woodwork with a powerful strike in the 84th minute. However, former Tormenta FC 2 forward JJ Donnelly scored in stoppage time for Greenville to see the home side secure all three points.

Tormenta FC returns to Statesboro ahead of its fourth home match of the season on Saturday, when it will host Fort Lauderdale CF at 8 p.m. ET. Fans wanting to attend the match in person should purchase tickets in advance to secure their seats as capacity will be limited due to government regulations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

RHYS WILLIAMS, Defender: The right back had a strong showing throughout the 90 minutes, winning seven of nine duels while also recording four tackles and two clearances.

RHYS WILLIAMS, Defender: The right back had a strong showing throughout the 90 minutes, winning seven of nine duels while also recording four tackles and two clearances.

STATESBORO, Ga. – After back-to-back strong performances from South Georgia Tormenta FC in Week 3 of the 2020 regular season, USL League One has named midfielder Nil Vinyals its Player of the Week, while Luca Mayr and Stefan Mueller join the Spanish magician on the Team of the Week.

Vinyals, who performed well in the team's 0-0 draw against the Richmond Kickers on July 28, led Tormenta FC to a 2-0 victory over Orlando City B on Aug. 1. In addition to scoring incredible goals, one of which has been nominated for the League One Goal of the Week, the midfielder completed 93.3 percent of his passes and contributed on the defensive end, winning six of his eight duels and recording two tackles and one interception.

STATESBORO, Ga. – After back-to-back strong performances from South Georgia Tormenta FC in Week 3 of the 2020 regular season, USL League One has named midfielder Nil Vinyals its Player of the Week, while Luca Mayr and Stefan Mueller join the Spanish magician on the Team of the Week.

Vinyals, who performed well in the team’s 0-0 draw against the Richmond Kickers on July 28, led Tormenta FC to a 2-0 victory over Orlando City B on Aug. 1. In addition to scoring incredible goals, one of which has been nominated for the League One Goal of the Week, the midfielder completed 93.3 percent of his passes and contributed on the defensive end, winning six of his eight duels and recording two tackles and one interception.

While Mayr didn't score a goal in Week 3, he recorded one assist and was a constant menace for both the Richmond and Orlando defenses. Mayr created five scoring chances and posted 14 total shots (on target shots, off target shots and blocked shots) across the two matches. He also stepped up defensively, recording five blocked shots, four tackles and one clearance.

Mueller, who has been named Tormenta FC Player of the Month for July, played a vital role in helping the team secure its first two clean sheets of the 2020 campaign. On the defensive end, he recorded four clearances and two interceptions, while on the offensive end, he created five scoring chances and provided one assist.

Vinyals, Mayr, Mueller and the Tormenta FC squad now hit the road for the first time this Wednesday, Aug. 5, to face 2019 League One finalist, Greenville Triumph SC, at Early Legacy College. Fans can watch every game of the 2020 League One season from the comfort of your own home via ESPN+ domestically and YouTube internationally. For fans that do not have access to the ESPN family of networks, we teamed up with a number of Watch Party Partners across South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina, where you can cheer on Tormenta FC.

While Mayr didn’t score a goal in Week 3, he recorded one assist and was a constant menace for both the Richmond and Orlando defenses. Mayr created five scoring chances and posted 14 total shots (on target shots, off target shots and blocked shots) across the two matches. He also stepped up defensively, recording five blocked shots, four tackles and one clearance.

Mueller, who has been named Tormenta FC Player of the Month for July, played a vital role in helping the team secure its first two clean sheets of the 2020 campaign. On the defensive end, he recorded four clearances and two interceptions, while on the offensive end, he created five scoring chances and provided one assist.

Vinyals, Mayr, Mueller and the Tormenta FC squad now hit the road for the first time this Wednesday, Aug. 5, to face 2019 League One finalist, Greenville Triumph SC, at Early Legacy College. Fans can watch every game of the 2020 League One season from the comfort of your own home via ESPN+ domestically and YouTube internationally. For fans that do not have access to the ESPN family of networks, we teamed up with a number of Watch Party Partners across South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina, where you can cheer on Tormenta FC.

STATESBORO, Ga. – Defender Stefan Mueller has been named the South Georgia Tormenta FC Player of the Month for July following exceptional performances in the team's first two matches of the 2020 USL League One regular season.

Mueller, who joined Tormenta FC in the offseason, shined bright in his first 180 minutes donning the blue and magenta. In addition to completing 83.3 percent of his passes and creating three scoring chances, Mueller was a rock in defense, recording seven clearances, three blocks and one interception.

The defender earned 39.4 percent of the total vote, edging out midfielder Marco Micaletto, who earned 23.6 percent. Defender Jordan Skelton collected 21.6 percent of the vote, while goalkeeper Pablo Jara ended up with 15.4 percent of the total. The winner was determined via a weighted average from the following three voting bodies:

• A fan vote comprised 60 percent of the poll.
• Tormenta FC staff ballots comprised 20 percent of the poll.
• Media ballots comprised 20 percent of the poll.

STATESBORO, Ga. – Defender Stefan Mueller has been named the South Georgia Tormenta FC Player of the Month for July following exceptional performances in the team’s first two matches of the 2020 USL League One regular season.

Mueller, who joined Tormenta FC in the offseason, shined bright in his first 180 minutes donning the blue and magenta. In addition to completing 83.3 percent of his passes and creating three scoring chances, Mueller was a rock in defense, recording seven clearances, three blocks and one interception.

The defender earned 39.4 percent of the total vote, edging out midfielder Marco Micaletto, who earned 23.6 percent. Defender Jordan Skelton collected 21.6 percent of the vote, while goalkeeper Pablo Jara ended up with 15.4 percent of the total. The winner was determined via a weighted average from the following three voting bodies:

• A fan vote comprised 60 percent of the poll.
• Tormenta FC staff ballots comprised 20 percent of the poll.
• Media ballots comprised 20 percent of the poll.

	6%	100%	0%	0%	23.6%
	36%	0%	0%	0%	21.6%
	9%	0%	100%	0%	15.4%
	49%	0%	0%	100%	39.4%

 

	6%	100%	0%	0%	23.6%
	36%	0%	0%	0%	21.6%
	9%	0%	100%	0%	15.4%
	49%	0%	0%	100%	39.4%

 

STATESBORO, Ga. – After back-to-back strong performances, South Georgia Tormenta FC finally broke through and secured all three points tonight, dominating Orlando City B in a 2-0 win. Nil Vinyals stole the show at Erk Russell Park, scoring a brace to help Tormenta FC secure its first win of the 2020 USL League One regular season and push them into second place in the standings after Week 3 of action.

Building off its previous matches, the home side showed off its strong attack throughout the 90 minutes of action, notching 24 total shots while also holding more than 61 percent possession.

"Tonight was a relief," TFC Head Coach Miglarese said. "We were disappointed to only get two points in the first two games, but I think the guys were clearly the better team tonight, and we deserved the result. We expect a win and a clean sheet at home, so tonight was a good performance."

Tonight’s Man of the Match, Vinyals, nearly played a perfect match, scoring two incredible goals while completing 93.3 percent of his passes to lead the team to victory. He also contributed on the defensive end, winning six of his eight duels and recording two tackles and one interception.

"It feels great," Vinyals said. "We faced a lot of adversity in the first two games, having a tight schedule, having only three subs, and now, we're finally getting into a rhythm to find the goals and find the possession. I'm very happy.

"Tonight's game was a great team performance, and it's only going to get better."

Tormenta FC hits the road for the first time this Wednesday, Aug. 5, to face 2019 League One finalist, Greenville Triumph SC, at Early Legacy College. Fans can watch every game of the 2020 League One season from the comfort of your own home via ESPN+ domestically and YouTube internationally. For fans that do not have access to the ESPN family of networks, we teamed up with a number of Watch Party Partners across South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina, where you can cheer on Tormenta FC.

STATESBORO, Ga. – After back-to-back strong performances, South Georgia Tormenta FC finally broke through and secured all three points tonight, dominating Orlando City B in a 2-0 win. Nil Vinyals stole the show at Erk Russell Park, scoring a brace to help Tormenta FC secure its first win of the 2020 USL League One regular season and push them into second place in the standings after Week 3 of action.

Building off its previous matches, the home side showed off its strong attack throughout the 90 minutes of action, notching 24 total shots while also holding more than 61 percent possession.

“Tonight was a relief,” TFC Head Coach Miglarese said. “We were disappointed to only get two points in the first two games, but I think the guys were clearly the better team tonight, and we deserved the result. We expect a win and a clean sheet at home, so tonight was a good performance.”

Tonight’s Man of the Match, Vinyals, nearly played a perfect match, scoring two incredible goals while completing 93.3 percent of his passes to lead the team to victory. He also contributed on the defensive end, winning six of his eight duels and recording two tackles and one interception.

“It feels great,” Vinyals said. “We faced a lot of adversity in the first two games, having a tight schedule, having only three subs, and now, we’re finally getting into a rhythm to find the goals and find the possession. I’m very happy.

“Tonight’s game was a great team performance, and it’s only going to get better.”

Tormenta FC hits the road for the first time this Wednesday, Aug. 5, to face 2019 League One finalist, Greenville Triumph SC, at Early Legacy College. Fans can watch every game of the 2020 League One season from the comfort of your own home via ESPN+ domestically and YouTube internationally. For fans that do not have access to the ESPN family of networks, we teamed up with a number of Watch Party Partners across South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina, where you can cheer on Tormenta FC.

NIL VINYALS, Midfielder: The Spanish magician nearly played a perfect match, scoring two incredible goals while completing 93.3 percent of his passes to lead the team to victory. He also contributed on the defensive end, winning six of his eight duels and recording two tackles and one interception.

NIL VINYALS, Midfielder: The Spanish magician nearly played a perfect match, scoring two incredible goals while completing 93.3 percent of his passes to lead the team to victory. He also contributed on the defensive end, winning six of his eight duels and recording two tackles and one interception.

STATESBORO, Ga. – Coming off of two strong performances with just two points to show for them, South Georgia Tormenta FC is itching to get a winning result this Saturday as they take on Orlando City B at 8 p.m. ET in Erk Russell Park.

"We were dissatisfied with Tuesday’s result, but we can all see that we're trending in the right direction with a limited roster," TFC Head Coach John Miglarese said. "Now, we get to hopefully add some more guys into the mix on Saturday to give us some more fresh legs. I like our chances on Saturday."

Despite the scoring gridlock on Tuesday, Tormenta FC’s offense outshot the Richmond Kickers eighteen to eight. The club’s ability to take shots combined with Marco Micaletto and Lucas Coutinho leading the league in chances created makes for a promising match against Orlando. Tormenta looks to take its rising momentum into Saturday to secure its first win of the season.

"We felt like we could've gotten our three points on Tuesday, but the focus now is completely on Orlando," midfielder Lucas Coutinho said. "I'm sure we're going to get our three points that we've been knocking at the door for. I'm sure the door’s going to open, and it's going to be fun. We haven't reached our ceiling yet as a group."

Last season, Tormenta FC had a winning record of 2-0-1 against Orlando City B with goals from returners Lars Eckenrode, Marco Micaletto and Mikie Rowe. Saturday will be the world's first look at Orlando City B’s 2020 team as they make their season debut at Erk Russell Park.

STATESBORO, Ga. – Coming off of two strong performances with just two points to show for them, South Georgia Tormenta FC is itching to get a winning result this Saturday as they take on Orlando City B at 8 p.m. ET in Erk Russell Park.

“We were dissatisfied with Tuesday’s result, but we can all see that we’re trending in the right direction with a limited roster,” TFC Head Coach John Miglarese said. “Now, we get to hopefully add some more guys into the mix on Saturday to give us some more fresh legs. I like our chances on Saturday.”

Despite the scoring gridlock on Tuesday, Tormenta FC’s offense outshot the Richmond Kickers eighteen to eight. The club’s ability to take shots combined with Marco Micaletto and Lucas Coutinho leading the league in chances created makes for a promising match against Orlando. Tormenta looks to take its rising momentum into Saturday to secure its first win of the season.

“We felt like we could’ve gotten our three points on Tuesday, but the focus now is completely on Orlando,” midfielder Lucas Coutinho said. “I’m sure we’re going to get our three points that we’ve been knocking at the door for. I’m sure the door’s going to open, and it’s going to be fun. We haven’t reached our ceiling yet as a group.”

Last season, Tormenta FC had a winning record of 2-0-1 against Orlando City B with goals from returners Lars Eckenrode, Marco Micaletto and Mikie Rowe. Saturday will be the world’s first look at Orlando City B’s 2020 team as they make their season debut at Erk Russell Park.

While we will be hosting a limited number of fans at Erk Russell Park to start the season, we highly encourage all fans to support the team from your chosen safe environment.

If you are unable to attend, fans can watch every game of the 2020 League One season from the comfort of your own home via ESPN+ domestically and YouTube internationally. For fans that do not have access to the ESPN family of networks, we teamed up with a number of Watch Party Partners across South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina, where you can cheer on Tormenta FC.

For live updates, highlights and commentary throughout the match, fans can follow Tormenta FC on Twitter or visit the USL League One Match Center.

While we will be hosting a limited number of fans at Erk Russell Park to start the season, we highly encourage all fans to support the team from your chosen safe environment.

If you are unable to attend, fans can watch every game of the 2020 League One season from the comfort of your own home via ESPN+ domestically and YouTube internationally. For fans that do not have access to the ESPN family of networks, we teamed up with a number of Watch Party Partners across South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina, where you can cheer on Tormenta FC.

For live updates, highlights and commentary throughout the match, fans can follow Tormenta FC on Twitter or visit the USL League One Match Center.

Fans wanting to attend the match in person should purchase tickets in advance to secure their seats as capacity will be limited due to government regulations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. While a limited number of student tickets are expected to be made available for walk-up purchase, walk-up tickets are not guaranteed for the 2020 season.

Fans wanting to attend the match in person should purchase tickets in advance to secure their seats as capacity will be limited due to government regulations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. While a limited number of student tickets are expected to be made available for walk-up purchase, walk-up tickets are not guaranteed for the 2020 season.

South Georgia Tormenta FC is excited for competitive action following the approval of USL League One's framework for returning to play in 2020, and the club and its fans should use the following protocols as we prepare to offer soccer activities.

By purchasing your ticket to any Tormenta FC game, you acknowledge the guidelines that are set forth by the club and the State of Georgia. If you choose not to follow these rules, Tormenta FC is not to be held responsible for any personal illness or injury. Please follow the link to view the complete guidelines for match day.

South Georgia Tormenta FC is excited for competitive action following the approval of USL League One’s framework for returning to play in 2020, and the club and its fans should use the following protocols as we prepare to offer soccer activities.

By purchasing your ticket to any Tormenta FC game, you acknowledge the guidelines that are set forth by the club and the State of Georgia. If you choose not to follow these rules, Tormenta FC is not to be held responsible for any personal illness or injury. Please follow the link to view the complete guidelines for match day.

• In April 2019, Lars Eckenrode scored his first pro goal vs. OCB in stoppage time, securing a point for Tormenta.

• Marco Micaletto scored a brace against OCB in a 4-1 win on July 24. Lucas Coutinho notched an assist that match as well.

• Mikie Rowe scored the game-winner and his first pro goal, bicycle kick style, in a 2-0 win against OCB on June 15.

• Marco Micaletto and Lucas Coutinho lead USL League One in chances created with 8 and 6.

• Micaletto is also tied for second in the league in shots with 6, while Jordan Skelton is tied for second in passes with 119.

• In April 2019, Lars Eckenrode scored his first pro goal vs. OCB in stoppage time, securing a point for Tormenta.

• Marco Micaletto scored a brace against OCB in a 4-1 win on July 24. Lucas Coutinho notched an assist that match as well.

• Mikie Rowe scored the game-winner and his first pro goal, bicycle kick style, in a 2-0 win against OCB on June 15.

• Marco Micaletto and Lucas Coutinho lead USL League One in chances created with 8 and 6.

• Micaletto is also tied for second in the league in shots with 6, while Jordan Skelton is tied for second in passes with 119.

STATESBORO, Ga. – Daniel "DJ" Jackson's stoppage-time goal against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC on July 25 has been voted the South Georgia Tormenta FC Goal of the Month for July. Jackson's goal earned 74 percent of the vote, edging out Marco Micaletto's strike from the same match.

STATESBORO, Ga. – Daniel “DJ” Jackson’s stoppage-time goal against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC on July 25 has been voted the South Georgia Tormenta FC Goal of the Month for July. Jackson’s goal earned 74 percent of the vote, edging out Marco Micaletto’s strike from the same match.

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Marco Micaletto, vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC: The midfield maestro scored the club's first goal of the 2020 USL League One regular season. The play started in the midfield, where Pato Botello-Faz connected with Ricardo Gomez, who then played an exceptional through ball into space behind the defense. Micaletto gathered the ball on the right wing before cutting back towards the center of the box and placing a left-footed shot into the goal.

Daniel Jackson, vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC: With minutes remaining after going down 1-2, Jackson proved to be the hero for Tormenta FC on July 25. Jackson, who thrived on the back line for a majority of the match, found himself pushed up into the attack with the team needing a late goal. The play started out wide, with Stefan Mueller sending a cross into the feet of Nil Vinyals, who then played a short pass behind the Chattanooga back line to Mikie Rowe. The Irishman then played a pass across the goalmouth, where Jackson stood waiting to finish the play.

Marco Micaletto, vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC: The midfield maestro scored the club’s first goal of the 2020 USL League One regular season. The play started in the midfield, where Pato Botello-Faz connected with Ricardo Gomez, who then played an exceptional through ball into space behind the defense. Micaletto gathered the ball on the right wing before cutting back towards the center of the box and placing a left-footed shot into the goal.

Daniel Jackson, vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC: With minutes remaining after going down 1-2, Jackson proved to be the hero for Tormenta FC on July 25. Jackson, who thrived on the back line for a majority of the match, found himself pushed up into the attack with the team needing a late goal. The play started out wide, with Stefan Mueller sending a cross into the feet of Nil Vinyals, who then played a short pass behind the Chattanooga back line to Mikie Rowe. The Irishman then played a pass across the goalmouth, where Jackson stood waiting to finish the play.