STATESBORO, Ga. — South Georgia Tormenta FC proudly announces that goalkeeper Ford Parker was named as a member of the USL League One Team of the Week for week two of the 2024 regular season. Parker received the honor on the heels of a seven-save performance during Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Forward Madison FC.
Parker started the match for Tormenta FC, making three saves inside his box. During the 90 minutes, Parker completed all but one of his passes and led the match with 11 recoveries.
In the 18th minute, Madison forced an early save from Parker, which he could only parry. In the 77th minute, The 6-foot-2-inch shot-stopper was again called into action to make a diving save on a left-footed volley from Jimmie Villalobos.
Parker received the USL League One Save of the Week award for week one for his heroic first-half save against Central Valley Fuego. In the 37th minute, a left-footed shot from Fuego’s Moe Espinoza forced a diving save from Parker, which would have otherwise found the top corner of the goal.
South Georgia and Parker are back in action at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 23, when they face the Richmond Kickers at City Stadium.
Fans are invited to enjoy the upcoming away-game match against the Richmond Kickers at the Tormenta FC watch party at The Clubhouse. Honor Ford’s accomplishments this weekend by ordering the Ford’s Favorite special, a crispy chicken chipotle taco. Season ticket holders will receive an exclusive buy one get one half off deal for this special.
Founded in 2015, Tormenta FC is a professional soccer club based in Statesboro, Georgia. Tormenta FC competes in the professional USL League One and the pre-professional USL W League, under the United Soccer League (USL) and has also established a thriving academy system throughout South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
For further information or scheduling interviews, please contact Noah Schroyer at (770) 871-8654 or email nschroyer@tormentafc.com or Caroline Boykin at (912) 667-9422 or email cboykin@tormentafc.com.
