STATESBORO, Ga. – July 12, 2024 – South Georgia Tormenta FC has signed goalkeeper Michael Mejia to a 25-day contract, pending league and federation approval.
The 25-year-old goalkeeper joins the club following a championship-winning season with the Flower City Union in the NISA League. The goalkeeper maintained a clean sheet in the championship-winning match against the Michigan Stars.
“We knew of Michael’s ability, but his passion and character shined through straight away,” Assistant Coach and Goalkeeping Coach Jordan Bell said. “I am very confident that Michael will add quality in our environment and will play a vital role to this team both on and off the field.”
Mejia played a total of 2,280 minutes for the Flower City Union and played at the collegiate level for Montclair State University prior to this professional season.
“I am so excited and thankful for the opportunity that’s been presented to me,” Mejia said. “I am here to compete and help the team in any way I can, while using this experience to grow as a player and person.”
Fans can watch Mejia and the Tormenta FC team in action on Saturday, July 13 against Lexington Sporting Club on ESPN+ or at the official Tormenta FC watch party at The Clubhouse.
Founded in 2015, South Georgia Tormenta FC is a professional soccer club in Statesboro, Georgia. Tormenta FC is proud to compete in the professional USL League One and the pre-professional USL W-League. The team is also proud to offer a thriving academy system throughout South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina. South Georgia Tormenta FC rose victorious in 2022, becoming the USL League One Champions and the USL-W League champions. For media inquiries or additional information please contact Caroline Boykin at (912) 667-9422 or email cboykin@tormentafc.com.
