USL1 South Georgia Tormenta FC

Match Forecast: Tormenta FC at Charlotte Independence

August 11, 2023 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
South Georgia Tormenta FC News Release


South Georgia Tormenta FC midfielder Mukwelle Akale (left)
South Georgia Tormenta FC midfielder Mukwelle Akale (left)
(South Georgia Tormenta FC)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - For the second time in the 2023 USL League One regular season, South Georgia Tormenta FC will face off against the Charlotte Independence, and Tormenta FC will be looking for revenge after falling 1-3 in the first meeting between the two sides on March 25, 2023. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina (ESPN+).

TFC enters the important mid-table clash on the heels of a 2-1 victory at home against Central Valley Fuego FC. With an overall record of 8-10-3 (W-L-D), South Georgia will look to continue its winning ways on the road. The team has won five of its eight games outside of Statesboro, Georgia, and its lone regular season win against the Independence occurred at American Legion Memorial Stadium in 2022.

Charlotte, meanwhile, boasts a 9-7-6 overall record heading into Saturday's clash and is currently holding onto a League One Playoffs position. Dane Kelly and Tresor Mbuyu have led the team from the front, combining for 13 goals, while Miguel Ibarra has seven assists to his name in 2023.

Following Saturday's fixture against the Independence, Tormenta FC shifts its attention to a home matchup against Forward Madison on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 7:30 p.m. ET from Optim Sports Medicine Field at Tormenta Stadium (ESPN+).

HOW TO FOLLOW:

Fans not able to make it to Saturday's match can stream the match domestically via ESPN+ or on YouTube internationally. For live updates and highlights throughout the match, fans can follow Tormenta FC on Twitter.

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South Georgia Tormenta FC midfielder Mukwelle Akale (left)
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