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USL League One loses South Georgia Tormenta FC team
The club will not compete in the 2026 season, league confirms.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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USL League One announced on Monday that South Georgia Tormenta FC, based in Statesboro, Georgia, will not be participating in the 2026 season. The league did not provide details on the reasons behind the team's withdrawal.
Why it matters
The loss of a team is a setback for USL League One, which is the third tier of the United States Soccer Pyramid and aims to develop young talent. Tormenta FC had been a founding member of the league since its inception in 2019.
The details
South Georgia Tormenta FC had been one of the original 10 teams that launched USL League One in 2019. The club is based in Statesboro, Georgia and had competed in the league for the past seven seasons.
- USL League One confirmed the team's withdrawal on February 24, 2026.
The players
USL League One
The third tier of the United States Soccer Pyramid, founded in 2019.
South Georgia Tormenta FC
A professional soccer club based in Statesboro, Georgia that was a founding member of USL League One in 2019.
The takeaway
The departure of South Georgia Tormenta FC is a setback for USL League One as it looks to continue growing and developing young talent in the United States. The league will need to work to replace the team and maintain a strong presence in the Southeast region.
