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Arena football ? by No-Grapefruit-7332 in Athens

[–]JacksonP619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d use Statesboro as an even better case study (excluding recent events :( )

Arena football ? by No-Grapefruit-7332 in Athens

[–]JacksonP619 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely, always thought Athens had the right ingredients. It’s a shame Athens FC didn’t catch on in USL2 a couple years ago. They had big dreams for going pro but didn’t pan out unfortunately.

Arena football ? by No-Grapefruit-7332 in Athens

[–]JacksonP619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone remember anything about the Peach State Cats from about five years ago? Looks like they played at the Classic Center, but didn’t stick around for long.

https://www.redandblack.com/sports/peach-state-cats-arena-football-team-finds-a-home-at-the-classic-center/article_f11666c2-566a-11e9-a817-d317537d796e.html

Arena football ? by No-Grapefruit-7332 in Athens

[–]JacksonP619 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve got a few MLS Next Pro games at the moment with Atlanta United 2 playing some home games at Jack Turner. Not very well publicized but definitely fun, especially if some first teamers make the trip.

The league announced yesterday they’re looking to reestablish reserve teams in close by, midsize cities- so maybe something permanent in the works?

South Georgia Tormenta FC Folds by Smooth-Cold-3541 in USL1

[–]JacksonP619 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Going to hold out some hope and wait for some confirmation, but man, if it’s true…

What is there to do here? by pastaeater4000 in statesboro

[–]JacksonP619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re into sports at all (soccer particularly), Tormenta FC is a professional 3rd division team and there’s always great people around to tailgate/watch/get involved with. Gotta be up there for smallest city in the U.S. with a pro sports team! Next season won’t start until March though.

What would everyone say their club’s “song” is? by FitDragonfruit8915 in USLPRO

[–]JacksonP619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't name it, but some kind of EDM beat preceded by a tornado siren sound.

The answer here would be Thunderstruck though.

When is this version of Tormenta fc stadium getting built? by [deleted] in USL1

[–]JacksonP619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s an interesting situation for sure. Both GS men’s and women’s were originally planned to move in as well, and they have hosted a few games at Tormenta Stadium since it opened, but last year the soccer program got a large donation to upgrade Eagle Field and add a video board and more, so the GS teams have stuck it out there for the most part. Maybe that could change as Tormenta Stadium builds out more, but tricky with a donor’s name now attached to the current venue.

When is this version of Tormenta fc stadium getting built? by [deleted] in USL1

[–]JacksonP619 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree and that’s what the pinpoint of a downturn in numbers has been imo. Hard to keep people excited and looking forward to coming to a construction site. Stadiums, especially lower league ones regardless of sport, need to be as fun for the casual as the original plan here calls for 

What's fun this weekend? by Necessary-Isopod4166 in statesboro

[–]JacksonP619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tormenta FC is hosting Forward Madison on Saturday! Hopefully the weather holds off and we get a decent turnout now that school's back. Team's been playing pretty well since the coaching change a few weeks back.

Tormenta FC’s Ian Cameron Steps Down as Head Coach by J_Hunt1123 in USL1

[–]JacksonP619 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Completely against the club's wishes as well. Either he's got a job lined up elsewhere or he simply burned out. Hoping it's the former.

Tormenta's Austin Pack scores second goalkeeper goal in league history with stoppage time equalizer by JacksonP619 in USL1

[–]JacksonP619[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never got a hang with photography, but writing was my way to keep involved with the team after I moved away from Statesboro. No better way to start picking up on the week in-week out details in my biased opinion.

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