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Tormenta FC Sign Midfielder John Murphy Jr.

February 9, 2023 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
South Georgia Tormenta FC News Release


STATESBORO, Ga. - South Georgia Tormenta FC have signed midfielder John Murphy Jr. to a one year deal, with an option for 2024, pending league and federation approval, Murphy joins Tormenta FC after having spent 2022 with the New York Red Bulls II, as well as logging minutes for Union Omaha in its USL League One championship winning season in 2021.

"John is a guy we almost took on loan in 2021 and have been tracking ever since," Cameron commented. "Being super competitive, covering lots of ground, pushing the tempo of games are part of his soccer DNA. We aim to harness those attributes and adapt his game towards the positional play we will expect from players this season. John has the capacity to develop into a very strong box-to-box midfielder and we're excited to get to work with him and add tools to his game."

In 2022, Murphy appeared for the Red Bulls II thirty times, scoring two goals and assisting thrice. Murphy also captained the Red Bulls II throughout the season. Previously, Murphy spent time with Union Omaha in its title winning season, appearing for the League One side eight times, assisting once.

"After speaking with Coach Ian and Tom it was a no-brainer to come to Tormenta based on recent success and a very exciting style of play, " Murphy commented. "The owners have huge plans for this club so I hope to contribute to the vision and have a positive impact here in Statesboro."

Murphy is a Red Bulls Academy Product having risen through the ranks and earning himself an academy contract for the New York Red Bulls II in 2018 in the USL Championship. Murphy has also spent time with Loudoun United during the 2019 season, appearing in four matches.

A Clemson University Alum, Murphy spent 2018 with the powerhouse program. In the fall of 2018, he scored a goal and recorded four starts over 11 matches at Clemson.

Murphy has appeared at the U-15, U-16, and U-17 level for the United States Youth National Team, and recently participated in a U-18 National Team Camp for Ireland, where he holds dual citizenship.

The growing 2023 roster features a strong core of ten returners ready to fight for a second League One title with the added power of new midfielder Matheus Cassini, first-year professional Collin Mocyunas, and many more new additions to be announced in the coming weeks.

Tormenta FC fans can secure their seats at the new Tormenta Stadium ahead of 2023, with Season Tickets now available for purchase.

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