Tormenta FC holds tryout

Statesboro's first soccer franchise taking shape

Tormenta FC soccer team general manager Ben Freakley, right, gives some pointers to Hunter Loyden during Saturday's open tryouts at The Clubhouse fields. Loyden, currently a captain with the Georgia Southern soccer team, was one of around 50 hopefuls to participate in a chance to be on the roster for this summer's inaugural season.

W 010916 TORMENTA TRYOUTS 01 — Tormenta FC soccer team general manager Ben Freakley, right, gives some pointers to Hunter Loyden during Saturday's open tryouts at The Clubhouse fields. Loyden, currently a captain with the Georgia Southern soccer team, was one of around 50 hopefuls to participate in a chance to be on the roster for this summer's inaugural season.

For nearly half a year, Tormenta FC has existed solely in the realm of press releases, new conferences, and front office announcements. Saturday afternoon, some prospective players were finally thrown into the mix. Around 50 players filled out the fields behind The Clubhouse for an open tryout for Statesboro’s newly-formed Premier Development League franchise.

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