Georgia Storm FC
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| Full name | Georgia Storm FC | |||
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| Nickname(s) | The Storm | |||
| Founded | 2020 | |||
| Stadium | University of West Georgia Soccer Field Carrollton, Georgia | |||
| Capacity | 500 | |||
| Coordinates | 33.5643198,-85.0837066 | |||
| Owner | Bill Rucker | |||
| General Manager | Stephen Bivens | |||
| Manager | Josh Bivens | |||
| League | National Premier Soccer League | |||
| Website | Club website | |||
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| Georgia Storm Mascot | |
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 Stormie | |
| First seen | December 2020 |
Georgia Storm FC is an American
History
Inaugural Season
Georgia Storm FC played their inaugural match on May 1, 2021, against
The 2021 roster included three former MLS players, including Hunter Jumper, Kevin Barajas, and Andrew Carleton.[6]
Fabian Pekruhl, Stephen Bivens, and Wilfried Kamdem Tchoupa were named to the 2021 NPSL Southeast Conference Best XI.[7]
Georgia Storm FC played in their first ever
2022 Season
Pre-season
The Storm opened its account in 2022 with a pre-season friendly with
Regular Season
The Storm took a step back in 2022 recording a record of 2-7-1 with wins vs. LSA Lanier and Apotheos FC.
Stadium
- University of West Georgia Soccer Field; Carrollton, GA (2021-current)
Georgia Storm FC played their 2021 inaugural season at Carrollton High School's Grisham Stadium before moving to the West Georgia soccer field for 2022.
Training Ground
- Alexander High School (2022)
- New Manchester High School (2021)
Colors and Badge
In December 2020, on the heels of the launch of the team in the National Premier Soccer League in the Southeast Conference, the club launched a search for a new logo that would represent the club and its community as it moved into the semi-professional ranks. The color scheme was black, gold, white, and a light blue to represent the club. They announced the new logo on December 22, 2021. For the community, it represents playing in the state of Georgia, as well as its primary three cities of Carrollton, Douglasville, and Villa Rica being represented by the three gold stars. The antlers represent the White Tail Deer, which is official state animal. The Storm wordmark represents the values of Storm in power, passion, and unrelenting strength. Lastly, the symbol is a show of strength as they can weather any storm.
Kits
For its first season,
Kit Sponsors
On April 8, 2021, the team announced Scott Evans Auto Group as its primary jersey sponsor for the first team. The terms and length of the contract were not disclosed. Later in April, the team announced RedMed Urgent Clinic and GreyStone Power Corporation as sponsors for the back of the kit below the number. Soon after in May, Hacienda San Antonio Mexican Taqueria was announced as the primary training jersey sponsor for the team.
| Season | Kit Brand | Kit Sponsor | Industry | Sponsors | |||||
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| 2021-2022 | Puma | Scott Evans Carrollton | Automobile Sales | Red Med Urgent Clinic, Hacienda San Antonio Mexican Taqueria, GreyStone Power Corp., Brown Dog Eatery, City Tavern, Reeves Insurance | |||||
Rivalries
In its first year, the Storm formed a strong rivalry with
Players and staff
Current roster
As of April 4, 2023[11]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable Former Players
| Name | Nationality | Current Team | Current League |
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| Hunter Jumper |  United States
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Free agent | |
| Andrew Carleton | United States
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Las Vegas Lights
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USL Championship |
| Kevin Barajas | United States
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Free agent | |
| Stephen Bivens | United States
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Georgia Storm GM
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National Premier Soccer League |
| Fabian Pekruhl |  Germany
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SC Verl | 3. Liga |
Academy Graduates
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Technical staff
| Position | Name |
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| Head coach | Joshua Bivens
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| Assistant coach | Sasan Lak
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| Assistant coach |  Gerard Forges
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Records
Seasons
Champion Runner-Up
NPSL
| Season | Domestic League | U.S. Open Cup
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Head Coach | |||||||
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| GP | W | D | L | Pts | Conference | Pos. | Playoffs | |||
2021
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10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 | Southeast | Conference Runner-ups | Did not qualify | Qualification Round | Joshua Bivens
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| 2022 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | Southeast | 6th Place | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Joshua Bivens
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| 2023 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | Southeast | 6th Place | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Joshua Bivens
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Goals
| Rank | Name | NPSL Reg. Season | Conf. Playoffs | US Open Cup | Total |
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| 1 | Stephen Bivens
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12 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 2 |  Wilfried Kamdem-Tchoupa
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5 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Andrew Carleton
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4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 4 |  Kevin Fitzgerald
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4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Avery Shepard
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |  Tony Barry
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | Jacob Bivens
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1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 |  Mauro Gutierrez
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |  Ayomide Gabriel Salako
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 |  Matteo Olivotto
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Jeisson Palencia
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Ian Alvarez
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Juan Gutierrez
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Haris Osmanbasic
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Andy Elkins
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Akinni James
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Greg Stratton
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Spencer Van Buskirk
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Andy Guzman
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Kevin Pierre
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Gerard Forges
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0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Cleansheets
| Rank | Name | NPSL Reg. Season | Conf. Playoffs | US Open Cup | Total |
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| 1 | Fabian Pekruhl
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 |  Bas Markus
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Honors
Domestic trophies
- National Premier Soccer League Southeast Conference
- Runners-Up
: 2021
- Runners-Up
Club culture
Supporters
The
Affiliates
- Villa Rica Soccer Association, Villa Rica, Georgia
- Darlington Soccer Academy, Rome, Georgia
- MAYSA Storm, Madison, Georgia
- Lake Country United FC, Eatonton, Georgia
Development System
U23 Team
Georgia Storm fields a U23 team in the
The Georgia Storm Soccer Academy provides recreation, academy, and select programs for almost 2,000 youth players, mostly in the Carroll County and Douglas County areas of western Georgia. Storm teams participate in the USYS National League, Club Champions League, Georgia Premier League, and are affiliated with Georgia Soccer.
U23 Stadium
UPSL Records
Champion Runner-Up
Georgia Storm U23
| Season | Domestic League | U.S. Open Cup
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Head Coach | ||||||||
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| Division | GP | W | D | L | Pts | Conference | Pos. | Playoffs | |||
| Spring 2021 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22 | Southeast - Georgia | Conference Runner-ups | N/A | Ineligible | Matt Brooks
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Youth Academy
Georgia Storm FC youth academy teams participate in United States Youth Soccer Association under United States Soccer Federation where they have teams from recreational (3 to 19 year olds) to Youth Academy (9 to 19 year olds) to Amateur for the adults in the community. In its Youth Academy, they have teams that participate in USYS National League in the Piedmont Conference where they have won 3 consecutive titles in the 2006 boys division. At the state level, they have won 3 Georgia Soccer State Cups as well as 1 finalist medal. On the girls side, the 2004 girls won the 2021 title, and on the boys, the 2006 boys won the 2021 and 2020 title. The 2006 boys team was semi-finalist at the 2021 Region III Southern Championships in Greenville, South Carolina at the MESA Soccer Complex. For the 2022 Southern Regional Championships, their youth academy has both the 2006 boys and 2004 girls qualified for the event in June. The 2006 boys also compete in the USYS National League PRO league where the top 64 teams in the country compete.
Youth Training Grounds
- East Carroll Park, Carrollton, Georgia
- Chestnut Log, Douglasville, Georgia
- Boundary Waters, Douglasville, Georgia
- Fowler Park, Douglasville, Georgia
- Fullerville Park, Villa Rica, Georgia
- Alexander High School, Douglasville, Georgia
- Carrollton High School Indoor Facility, Carrollton, Georgia
Broadcasting
Georgia Storm FC uses Eleven Sports to broadcast all of its home matches.
References
- ^ Lewis, Michael (September 17, 2020). "Georgia's on their mind: Storm Soccer Academy to play in NPSL in 2021". Front Row Soccer. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ "Georgia Storm Defeats LSA Athletico Lanier 2–0". National Premier Soccer League. May 16, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ Urquiza, Alex (July 16, 2021). "Appalachian FC secures 3–2 victory in final home game of inaugural season". The Appalachian. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
- ^ "Georgia Storm Advances in NPSL Postseason". National Premier Soccer League. July 16, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "Ninety-Two Amateur Teams Approved for 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Qualifying" (Press release). Chicago: United States Soccer Federation. August 23, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "Atlanta United academy alumni earn opportunities in domestic fourth division". Dirty South Soccer. SB Nation. May 13, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "NPSL Announces 2021 Conference XI Selections". National Premier Soccer League. July 22, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "Atlanta United defeats Georgia Storm 2-0 in preseason opener". SB Nation. January 25, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- MLS. January 26, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ "Southern Fried Soccer: Recapping Atlanta United's friendly against Storm". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. January 26, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ "Georgia Storm FC roster". Georgia Storm FC. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "The Storm Chasers on Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "UPSL Announces Southeast Expansion With Georgia Storm" (Press release). Los Angeles: United Premier Soccer League. April 23, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
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