Nashville SC to Play South Georgia Tormenta FC 2 in U.S. Open Cup
May 8, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL) - Nashville SC News Release
STATESBORO, Ga. -- Nashville Soccer Club now knows its opponent for the Second Round of the U.S. Open Cup next Tuesday in Murfreesboro, Tenn. South Georgia Tormenta FC 2 knocked off Chattanooga Red Wolves SC 3-0 in a "cupset" in Statesboro, Ga. to advance to face Nashville next week.
Kickoff for the Second Round match will be on May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Hayes Stadium on the campus of MTSU. Parking for fans is free next to the stadium.
All tickets are general admission and are available for $15. Nashville SC Season Ticket Members can purchase in advance for a special price of $10 per ticket. Any tickets sold at the gate on matchday will be $15.
Nashville SC Season Ticket Members should check their email for more information on how to purchase tickets for the special price of $10. All other fans can purchase tickets in advance by using this link.
The amateur USL League Two club, Tormenta 2, scored once in the opening half and twice more in the final 45 minutes to rout the professional side in Chattanooga. Adrian Billhardt and Luca Mayr each notched a goal and assist to lead Tormenta 2 to the victory.
Nashville SC went deep in its first-ever U.S. Open Cup, making it to the Round of 16 in 2018 as one of three non-MLS sides to advance that far. In that run, Nashville SC beat two amateur clubs, Inter Nashville FC and Mississippi Brilla in the Second and Third Round respectively. In the Fourth Round, Nashville SC produced one of its best results in club history, beating Colorado Rapids of MLS 2-0.
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