Tormenta FC News

STATESBORO, Ga. – October 15, 2024 – South Georgia Tormenta FC’s Jake Dengler was named to the USL League One Team of the Week Starting XI. Aaron Lombardi and Daniel Steedman were named to the USL League One Team of the Week bench. These honors come on the heels of an impressive performance against the Richmond Kickers, which resulted in a 2-2 draw at Tormenta Stadium. 

Captain Jake Dengler opened the scoring for the night in the 28th minute, blasting a header into the top of the net following a corner kick taken by Ajmeer Spengler. The 25-year-old defender also had 15 defensive actions, made 11 clearances and won seven duels.

Aaron Lombardi was the second and final goal scorer of the evening for South Georgia. His goal against Richmond marked the first of the season. The Argentenian defender also made 10 clearances and won six duels. 

Daniel Steedman tallied one assist from a corner kick, setting up Lombardi for his goal. Steedman held an impressive 94% pass rate and an 80% accurate long ball rate.

Fans can purchase tickets to the final home match here. The match has several exciting initiatives off the pitch including Bolt’s Birthday Bash, Fan Appreciation night and the Tormenta Small Business Collective celebration. 

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.

South Georgia Tormenta FC goes head-to-head against Union Omaha for Tormenta’s final regular season home match of the season Saturday, October 19. 

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South Georgia enters the pitch following a 2-2 draw with the Richmond Kickers, holding the lead for the majority of the match. Union Omaha enters the match following a 2-1 victory over Lexington Sporting Club and will look to capitalize on that momentum. 

Key Ingredients

Defender Jake Dengler is among the leading scorers off of headers in the USL League One and tallied a goal against the Richmond Kickers. Dengler recently played his 100th professional match and is a formidable opponent to strikers across the league. 

Aaron Lombardi scored his first goal with Tormenta against the Richmond Kickers on Friday, October 11 and will seek to carry that momentum through to this upcoming match. Lombardi also made 10 clearances and won six duels against Richmond. 

Foe’s Formula

Luca Mastrantonio of Union Omaha was one of two goalscorers in their last match. Mastrantonio maintained an 80% accurate pass rating, won six duels, and had three accurate long balls. Head Coach Ian Cameron will look to minimize opportunities for this center back. 

Fans can purchase tickets to the final home match here. The match has several exciting initiatives off the pitch including Bolt’s Birthday Bash, Fan Appreciation night and the Tormenta Small Business Collective celebration.

STATESBORO, Ga. – October 11, 2024 – South Georgia Tormenta FC fought to a draw with the Richmond Kickers, finishing the match with a 2-2 draw on Friday, October 11 at Tormenta Stadium.

Tormenta FC earned back-to-back goals off of headers early in the match. 

The match began with an air of caution as the two teams each still vie for a coveted playoff position. The first shot of the night was not taken until the 10th minute when Tormenta’s Jackson Khoury took a right footed shot from the center of the box. 

The score remained stagnant until the 28th minute when Ajmeer Spengler sent a corner kick sailing into the box, which connected with captain Jake Dengler’s head, who skillfully put the ball in the back of the net. 

Just minutes later, Daniel Steedman launched a corner kick toward the Ibises. The ball connected with Aaron Lombardi’s head this time, and he netted his first goal of the season.

Two more goals were scored by Tormenta FC in the last moments of the first half and early moments of the second, but both scorers were ruled to be offside.  

With Tormenta FC up at the half, the team continued to press Richmond with a stark intensity. By the 60th minute two yellow cards were issued to Tormenta’s players and one was issued to the bench. 

In the 67th minute, Richmond found its first goal of the night by Emiliano Terzaghi. 

In response to this goal, Head Coach Ian Cameron made several adjustments on the pitch. Joshua Ramos, Curtis Thorn, Tavio D’Almeida, and Sebastián Vivas entered the match to assist the Ibises in extending the score gap. 

Ultimately, in second-half stoppage time, Richmond found the equalizing goal of the match. 

Fans can watch South Georgia Tormenta FC in the Ibises’ final home match of the season next Saturday, October 19 against Union Omaha. Tickets to the match can be purchased here.

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.

Follow the club through Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and the Tormenta FC app available on both iOS and Android.

For media inquiries, please contact Caroline Boykin at cboykin@tormentafc.com and 912-667-9422.

STATESBORO, Ga. – October 7, 2024 – South Georgia Tormenta FC will attempt to kick out the Richmond Kickers in its upcoming match on Friday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Tormenta Stadium. The theme of the match is Kick Cancer night, presented by Optim Health System. 

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Tormenta FC will look to recover from a recent loss against Northern Colorado Hailstorm on the road in Windsor, Colorado. Richmond is coming off of a win against Lexington SC and will attempt to keep this momentum going in the USL League One playoff hunt.

Key Ingredients 

Tormenta FC’s Jake Dengler has made several clutch clearances to preserve the score sheet in  previous matches. Captain Jake Dengler also just completed his 100th professional match and will look to skillfully shut out the Kickers. Dengler also leads the league in header goals for the 2024 campaign.

Foe’s Formula 

João Gomiero netted one goal and tallied one assist against Lexington for the Kickers. Head Coach Ian Cameron will look to his defenders to minimize scoring opportunities from this Brazilian midfielder.

Windsor, Co. – October 6, 2024 – South Georgia Tormenta FC faced defeat against Northern Colorado Hailstorm with a 4-0 score on the road in Windsor, Colorado on Saturday. 

The match opened with an air of ferocity. The first foul was drawn by Tormenta in the first minute of play, which was responded to with a foul drawn by Northern Colorado in the third minute. 

The Ibises attempted to apply early pressure, but keeper Ford Parker was forced to make a save in the 11th minute of play. 

South Georgia’s Tavio D’Almeida took the first shot of the evening for Tormenta. The shot went just right over the net. Mere moments following this opening shot, Jackson Khoury and Sebastián Vivas each took shots of their own. 

Ultimately, Northern Colorado Hailstorm’s Marky Hernandez opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a shot from outside the box. 

After a scoreless stint, Hailstorm found its second goal of the night in the 67th minute. 

South Georgia brought on several new faces to the pitch during the second half. Austin Wehner, Joshua Ramos, Niall Watson and Mason Tunbridge entered the match. 

Even with a trailing score, Tormenta remained intent on pushing up the wings to challenge Hailstorm’s back line. The Ibises tried to minimize time spent on stoppages to maximize scoring opportunities. 

Ultimately, Northern Colorado Hailstorm found its final two goals as the match neared its end. 
South Georgia Tormenta FC hits the pitch again October 11 at 7:30 p.m. against the Richmond Kickers at home. The match is themed Kick Cancer night and is presented by Optim Health System. Fans can purchase tickets to the match here.

STATESBORO, Ga. – September 30, 2024 – South Georgia Tormenta FC faces off in a clash of the elements with Northern Colorado Hailstorm on the road on October 5, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET. 

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South Georgia Tormenta FC comes into the match following a 3-3 draw with Charlotte Independence. Northern Colorado heads into the match following a championship win on penalty kicks after drawing with a 1-1 score in the inaugural USL Jägermeister Cup playoff against Forward Madison. 

Key Ingredients 

Pedro Fonseca, South Georgia’s fifth highest all-time goalscorer, netted the opening goal against Charlotte. The Brazilian midfielder is also tied with the second highest all-time assist record for Tormenta. Head Coach Ian Cameron will look to maximize chances for Fonseca to find the back of the net. 

Foe’s Formula 

Bruno Rendon, the lone goal scorer for Northern Colorado in the USL Jägermeister Cup tournament against Forward Madison, will pose a threat to Tormenta’s score sheet. Rendon has netted eight goals in the USL Jägermeister Cup and five regular season goals. Head Coach Ian Cameron will look to his backline and keeper to minimize scoring opportunities for this clinical finisher.

How to Watch

Fans can tune into this match via ESPN+ at 9:00 p.m. 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.

STATESBORO, Ga. – September 24, 2024 – South Georgia Tormenta FC’s Pedro Fonseca earned a spot in the Week 21 USL League One Team of the Week bench for his form against Charlotte Independence. 

The Brazilian midfielder netted a goal with ease in just the 13th minute of play, opening the scoring for the match. The goal marked his eighth across all competitions for the 2024 campaign.

Fonseca also won a total of four duels, took three shots, and took 56 touches in the 90 minutes he played against Charlotte. 

Fans can watch Fonseca and the rest of the Ibises against Northern Colorado Hailstorm via ESPN+ on Saturday, October 5 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

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. 

Follow the club through Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and the Tormenta FC app, which is available on both iOS and Android.

For media inquiries, please contact Caroline Boykin at cboykin@tormentafc.com and 912-667-9422.

STATESBORO, Ga. – September 21, 2024 –  South Georgia Tormenta FC drew with Charlotte Independence at home with a 3-3 score on Saturday, September 21. This match was the fourth and final time the two teams faced off with each of the three matches prior resulting in a draw. 

A second-half stoppage time goal equalized the match for South Georgia. 

The Ibises entered the pitch with a fervent determination to attack and spent much of the early moments of the game in Charlotte’s half. The first real chance came in the seventh minute when Mason Tunbridge launched a shot toward Charlotte’s goalkeeper Austin Pack, who was able to coolly collect the attempt. 

After this early first attempt on goal, South Georgia continued to press Charlotte in search of an opening. 

In the 13th minute of play, Aaron Lombardi sent a long pass up to midfielder Pedro Fonseca. Fonseca, with ease, sliced the ball into the corner of the net, marking his eighth goal of the season. 

Charlotte did not let this goal pass without a response and equalized the score in the 24th minute. The goal was scored by second-leading goal scorer of the season for Charlotte, Luis Álvarez. The Jacks doubled their lead in the 59th minute of play when Juan Carlos Obregón Jr. sent a shot to the top corner of Tormenta’s goal. 

Tormenta FC brought on several new faces to the pitch in the second half, introducing Jackson Khoury, Niall Watson, Tavio D’Almeida, Curtis Thorn, and Ajmeer Spengler to the match. 

The second half was composed of transitional stints with both teams seeking to advance up the pitch. In the 85th minute of play, Tormenta’s leading goal scorer, Sebastián Vivas, collected a rebound and stealthily sneaked it past the keeper to reduce Charlotte’s lead. 

In second half stoppage time, Spengler dribbled through a flurry of defenders and launched the ball into the net, equalizing the match for a nail-biting draw. 

South Georgia Tormenta FC hits the pitch again October 5th against Northern Colorado Hailstorm on the road. Fans can tune in via ESPN+. 

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.

Follow the club through Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and the Tormenta FC app available on both iOS and Android.

For media inquiries, please contact Caroline Boykin at cboykin@tormentafc.com and 912-667-9422.

STATESBORO, Ga. – September 17, 2024 – South Georgia Tormenta FC’s Aaron Walker was named to the USL League One Team of the Week for Week 20 for his form against Spokane Velocity on September 14. 

Walker created an impressive four chances during the match and took two shots during his 90 minutes played. Walker also won each of his tackles and won four duels. 

This match marked the fourth straight match that Walker has started since joining South Georgia midseason. Fans can watch Walker in action Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m., taking on Charlotte Independence during Health and Wellness night, presented by Optim Sports Medicine. Fans can purchase tickets to this match here.

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.