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USL1 South Georgia Tormenta FC

Match Forecast: Tormenta FC at Central Valley Fuego FC

May 19, 2023 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
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South Georgia Tormenta FC in action
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STATESBORO, Ga. - South Georgia Tormenta FC is set to return to action fifteen days after obtaining a crucial win against the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. Tormenta FC is looking to add its third consecutive win against the Fresno side on the road on Saturday night. Tormenta FC is looking to add three points to continue in its pursuit towards first place while having a game in hand on North Carolina FC and the Charlotte Independence. Saturday's game is set to kick off on ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET from Fresno State Soccer Stadium.

In Tormenta FC's first eight games of the League One season, the Statesboro side were able to come out with four wins and four defeats, while maintaining four clean sheets. South Georgia will aim to continue its winning ways this Saturday after defeating the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC in its last match.

Against Central Valley, Tormenta FC will look to capitalize through speed and strong pressing in the final third. South Georgia's strong defensive presence will also play a critical part in the teams success on Saturday with the entire backline being available for selection.

Central Valley has not had the best start to its season. The Fresno side currently sit last in the League One standings, earning only one win and one draw while losing five. It's only win came against the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC on April 1. The Fresno side are currently on a four-game losing streak, curiously, the team has suffered three consecutive red cards in its last three games.

Arthur Bosua will be available for selection after a nine month recovery period. The South African forward suffered a season-ending ACL and meniscus tear during Tormenta FC's home match against FC Tucson on May 28, 2022.

To note, midfielder Matheus Cassini suffered a clavicle fracture three weeks ago during a Tormenta FC training session. Cassini underwent surgical intervention to address the collarbone fracture. Cassini will now begin a period of rehabilitation.

Midfielders Kingsford Adjei and Pedro Fonseca and forward Kazaiah Sterling are still recovering from previous injuries therefore making them unavailable for selection this weekend. Ryan Sierakowski has departed the club following the conclusion of the short-term contract.

Following Saturday's match, Tormenta FC is set to take on the Richmond Kickers from Optim Sports Medicine FIeld at Tormenta Stadium next Saturday, May, 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET on Military Appreciation Night.

Tormenta FC won its first-ever USL League One title in 2022 after defeating the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC in front of over 3,000 fans in Statesboro, Georgia.

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