Georgia Storm FC
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| Full name | Georgia Storm FC | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Storm | ||
| Founded | 2020 | ||
| Stadium | Grisham Stadium Carrollton, Georgia | ||
| Head Coach | Josh Bivens | ||
| League | National Premier Soccer League | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Georgia Storm FC is an American soccer club based in Carrollton, Georgia, United States. The team competes in the Southeast Conference of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the fourth tier of the United States soccer league system.[1] The NPSL is officially affiliated to the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) and qualifies for the US Open Cup. The NPSL is regarded as the fourth tier in the US soccer pyramid.[2]
2021 Season
Georgia Storm FC achieved its first goals and victory in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) on May 15, 2021 against LSA Athletico Lanier. The first was an own goal and the second was a header off a set piece late in the second half by Stephen Bivens with an assist by Andrew Carleton[3] The team finished in second place in the conference and thus made the playoffs in its first year. The first playoff match was played in Carrollton against Appalachian FC resulting in a 2-1 victory with goals from Andrew Carleton and Wilfried Tchoupa Kamden.[4] In the conference championship against Georgia Revolution FC a 2-1 loss ended the inaugural season. Due to the team's success a spot in the qualifying rounds of the US Open Cup was obtained. [5]
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]
2021 Season- Southeast Conference
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head to head; 3) goal differential in head to head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss. If three or more teams are tied on points, a mini-table involving only the tied teams is used, and teams are ranked in the mini-table on points. If two teams are tied on points in the mini-table, the two-team rules for classification apply. If three or more teams are tied on points in the mini-table, they are ranked based on 1) wins in conference competition; 2) total goal differential in conference competition; 3) fewest losses in conference competition; 4) coin toss.
2021 Southeast Conference playoffs
| Semifinals July 14 | Final July 17 | ||||||||
| 1 | Georgia Revolution | 2(6) | |||||||
| 4 | LSA Athletico Lanier | 2(5) | |||||||
| 1 | Georgia Revolution | 2 | |||||||
| 2 | Georgia Storm | 1 | |||||||
| 2 | Georgia Storm | 2 | |||||||
| 3 | Appalachian FC | 1 | |||||||
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Players
First-team squad
As of March 31, 2021[8] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Supporters
The supporter group of Georgia Storm FC is The Storm Chasers.[9] The group is the core of the home fans, travels to away games, and promotes the team to the community. They have a social media presence on all platforms.
References
- ↑ "Georgia's on Their Mind: Storm Soccer Academy to play in NPSL in 2021". https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2020/09/17/georgias-on-their-mind-storm-soccer-academy-to-play-in-npsl-in-2021/. September 17, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ↑ "How Soccer in the US is organized!". SoccerNewsday.com. 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ↑ "GEORGIA STORM DEFEATS LSA ATHLETICO LANIER 2-0". www.NPSL.com/15596/. 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ↑ "Georgia Storm Advances in NPSL Postseason". https://www.npsl.com/16634/. 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ↑ "2022 US Open Cup qualifying schedule, results". https://thecup.us/2021/09/08/2022-us-open-cup-qualifying-schedule-results/. 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ↑ "Atlanta United academy alumni earn opportunities in domestic fourth division". https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2021/5/13/22432533/atlanta-united-academy-alumni-earn-opportunities-in-domestic-fourth-division. 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ↑ "NPSL ANNOUNCES 2021 CONFERENCE XI SELECTIONS". https://www.npsl.com/16707/#1626672382456-397284a7-93c5. 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ↑ "Archived Copy". Archived from the original on 2021-06-04. Retrieved 2021-10-17.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
- ↑ "The Storm Chasers". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2013-08-19. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
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