
Historic Press Conference Tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. ET
Published on June 7, 2021 under United Soccer League One (USL1)
South Georgia Tormenta FC News Release
STATESBORO, Ga. - South Georgia Tormenta FC continues to be a leader in the United Soccer League and around the region. As the smallest professional soccer market in the United States, Tormenta FC was the first team announced in USL League One, the first to bring professional sports back to Statesboro since 1952 and will now break more barriers and continue to shine a spotlight on its community.
Excited to continue its tradition of firsts, Tormenta FC will host a press conference on Tuesday, June 8, at 1:30 p.m. at The Clubhouse in Statesboro, Georgia. The club invites all media and public to witness this much-anticipated announcement about growing the game of soccer in the Southeast. The press conference will also be streamed live to the team's YouTube for media and fans around the nation and world.
June 8 will be a historic day not only for Tormenta FC but for all of South Georgia and for soccer fans all over.
Tormenta FC Press Conference Run of Show:
1:25 pm: Co-owner and President Darin Van Tassell welcomes everyone and sets the stage for the big reveal.
1:30 pm: Announcement video will air.
1:37 pm: Press Conference & Livestream begins:
Darin Van Tassell introduces the big announcement and speaks on the topic.
Co-owner Netra Van Tassell speaks to the crowd.
1:55 pm: Guest Speakers
2:05 pm: Darin Van Tassell will take questions from the audience and the media.
2:15 pm: Press conference concludes with media interviews and photo opportunities.
Where:
The Clubhouse in Statesboro
2704 Old Register Rd, Statesboro, GA 30458
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