March 30, 2023 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – South Georgia Tormenta FC News Release
STATESBORO, Ga. – South Georgia Tormenta FC has announced its broadcasting schedule for the 2023 USL League One season, and they are teaming up once again with WJCL 22. This partnership allows local fans and followers to experience the club’s matches through a regional linear television broadcast. The ABC-affiliate station WJCL 22 serves southeastern Georgia’s Coastal Empire and southern South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
WJCL 22 will air 15 tape-delayed Tormenta FC matches on Saturday nights following WJCL 22 News at 11 p.m, and the affiliate station MeTV will air one live home match. Date and time of the live broadcast will be announced in the future. Fans in the Statesboro or Savannah markets can watch the matches on WJCL (Over the air) – 22.1, Comcast – 4 | 431 | 1022, Darien Cable – 4, Pembroke – 22, Northland – 104, DISH – 22.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with WJCL ahead of our 2023 season at Tormenta Stadium,” Aaron Cranford, Senior Director of Business Operations commented. “For years, WJCL has been telling our stories to Tormenta FC fans and followers across South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina, so we are excited to have them continue to air our USL League One games to local communities.”
2023 will be Tormenta FC and WJCL 22’s third year of partnership after the two organizations secured a historic deal in 2021 to air the club’s first-ever linear broadcast.
“The ongoing partnership between WJCL 22 and Tormenta FC is a highlight for the growth of the sports community across Savannah, Statesboro and the Low Country television market,” Ben Hart, WJCL 22 President and General Manager commented. “WJCL is proud to be on the forefront of the rise of this exciting team in the USL.”
WJCL is Savannah’s ABC-affiliated television station, serving southeastern Georgia’s Coastal Empire and southern South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
Don’t miss out on the chance to experience Tormenta FC’s thrilling matches. Season tickets, group outings, and single-game tickets are available for purchase. Visit www.TormentaFC.com for details.
For additional information and scheduling interviews, call 301-237-0539 or email
epintor@tormentafc.com.
2023 Broadcast Schedule and Original Match Date:
April 1: Tormenta FC vs. Charlotte Independence (03.25)
April 8: Tormenta FC vs. Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC (04.01)
April 15: Tormenta FC vs. Greenville Triumph (04.08)
May 6:…