March 29, 2024 – United Soccer League One (USL1)
South Georgia Tormenta FC News Release
STATESBORO, Ga. – South Georgia Tormenta FC will host the Savannah Clovers on Wednesday, April 3, in the second round of the 109th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The iconic pairing marks the first time in history that the two professional teams go head-to-head. This second-round battle will be a spectacle of skill, passion, and Lowcountry pride from the two teams.
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Tormenta FC is in the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and will face the Savannah Clovers.
Tormenta FC and Savannah Clovers have never faced each other in history, including friendly matches.
South Georgia advanced to the second round, defeating Club America CFL Spurs 1-0 in its first-round match.
Savannah Clovers won its first-round match 0-2 against The Villages SC.
South Georgia Tormenta FC most recently played the Richmond Kickers in the USL League One regular season, winning the match 1-3
Conor Doyle, Niall Watson, and Mason Tunbridge scored in Tormenta’s win.
Doyle and Watson’s goals were nominated for USL League One Goal of the Week.
Doyle, Watson, Ford Parker, and Ajmeer Spengler received USL League One Team of the Week honors for the win.
Head Coach Ian Cameron was named the USL League One Coach of the Week for week three.
Three players have recently returned from playing for their national teams: Callum Stretch (Puerto Rico), Joshua Ramos (U.S. Virgin Islands), and Jackson Khoury (Lebanon).
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