Womens' Tryout
Georgia Storm has added a full women's program that competes in the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) in the Southeast Conference. In the summer of 2023, we will begin play in the U21 league.

Don’t miss the exciting home match in Carrollton coming up on Saturday. The Storm face Charlottetowne Hops in a big playoff push game at the University of West Georgia. This is your last chance to watch the Storm play a home game this regular season.
⚡️FREE ADMISSION
⚡️First 100 fans get a Storm Magnet
⚡️Concessions
⚡️7:00 PM Kickoff
The Storm enter game week 9 with confidence after 2 consecutive wins to keep the playoff hopes alive. We return home for a crucial HOME match in Carrollton against Charlottetowne Hops this Saturday July 1 at 7pm. Let’s pack out the stadium for a big playoff push! ⚡️ #npsl #playoffs #soccer #georgiastorm
STORM ⚡️WINS⚡️a crucial match in Knoxville against 865 Alliance. This second consecutive win keeps our playoff push alive and now we return home on Saturday for a deciding game against Charlottetowne Hops in a massive battle for a top 4 spot. Tonight’s game got off to a fast back and forth start before seeing a goal in the 35th minute by Alex Guzman. Renan Diniz volleyed a through ball to put Alex 1v1 against the defender whom he dribbled down and slotted a right footed finish in the side netting. The first half and second half were marked with several top class saves from Robert Bailey. The first half goal would prove to be the deciding factor in our 1-0 victory. Let’s get excited about our massive home game on July 1st as we push for the playoffs! #npsl #georgiastorm
🌩️MATCH DAY 🌩️ less than 3 hours until kickoff in Knoxville against 865 Alliance. Our roster today has two 06’ Storm Academy players available for selection, Isaac Cruz and Baden Derringer. Today is a very important match as each team is fighting for a playoff spot. Stream link is in our story. #npsl #soccer #georgiastorm
Storm WINS⚡️The Storm took on the conference leaders, Apotheos, on Saturday night in Carrollton. Storm took the lead early in the first half after drawing a free kick. Greg Stratton curled the free kick off the post and Mauro Gutierrez followed it up and put it away. Apotheos scored to equalize late in the first half to take the teams 1-1 into halftime. The second half started and Jay White won a ball and dribbled up to pass to Renan Diniz who then played a beautiful ball on the ground into the box to pick out Damean Dominguez who back heel flicked the ball to Kevin Pierre who put it in the net. Storm made some subs and brought on fresh legs including Alex Guzman who picked up a ball from Julio Neto at the top of the box to turn and find the back of the net. Apotheos scored in the 85th to make it 3-2 but it wasn’t enough and Storm held off to win 3-2. Our playoff push is ignited ⚡️#npsl #soccer #georgiastorm
The squad has been preparing all week to take on 865 Alliance on Saturday at the University of West Georgia. Some players from game 1 will be returning from injury to help the squad get its first win on Saturday. Gates open at 6pm and kickoff is at 7pm.
📷 by @nomadic_lens_
#npsl #soccer #georgiastorm
🌩GAME ✌️🌩
In just a few hours the Storm kickoff against Georgia Revolution in a highly anticipated NPSL Southeast Conference Rivalry. You won’t want to miss the action.
6:00PM gates open
6:15PM concessions open
6:50PM Mothers Day Moment
7:00PM 1st half kickoff
7:45PM Halftime Event
8:00PM 2nd half kickoff
Location- University of West Georgia Soccer Stadium
#npsl #carrollton #motherdays #soccer #georgiastorm
⛈TWO DAYS⛈ until we take on Georgia Revolution at the University of West Georgia in a highly anticipated NPSL Southeast Conference soccer match up.
May 14th
Kickoff at 7:00PM
Visit the link in our bio for tickets. Mothers get in FREE and Storm Youth Players with Storm Jerseys on get in FREE.
#npsl #georgiastorm
🌩We go again Sunday in Carrollton 🌩
After earning a draw in our home opener in front of a full house, we look to get our first win of the 2023 season against our Georgia rivals.
Venue - University of West Georgia Soccer
Date - May 14th
Kickoff - 7:00PM (gates open 6:00PM
Vs Georgia Revolution
Mothers get FREE admission
Storm Youth Players wearing jerseys get FREE admission
Single game tickets are $5 at the link in our bio.
Georgia Storm opened the 2023 NPSL season at home in front of a full house at the University of West Georgia. The Storm Chasers showed up in full force as we celebrated Storm Youth Night. Haris Osmanbasic opened the scoring after a corner from Spencer Van Buskirk rattled around in the box before dropping to Haris where he smashed a volley home. Haris and the team celebrated with all the supporters in fashion. Early in the second half App FC capitalized on a penalty kick to draw level. In the final minutes of the game, Storm had chances to put the game away but didn’t convert any opportunities. We take a point at home against the 2022 Conference Champions. Onto next Sunday 🌩 #npsl #soccer #georgiastorm
And just like that ⚡️we’re back!
We open the 2023 NPSL Season at home tonight at 7:00PM at the University of West Georgia against Appalachian FC of Boone, NC. Our team came together just over a week ago to start preparing for the season and are excited to take the field for Carrollton tonight.
Location - 1500 Lovvorn Road, Carrollton, GA 30117
6:00PM - Gates Open
7:00PM - Kickoff
7:45PM - Halftime Crossbar Challenge
Adult Online 🎟 - $5
Adult in person 🎟 - $10
Wearing a Storm Jersey - FREE
Lets go Storm ⛈
#npsl #soccerteam #carrollton #carrolltonga #uwg
⛈PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT⛈ Renan Diniz joins the Storm as a midfielder from São Paulo, Brazil. He played the last 4 years at Auburn University Montgomery as a regular starter and was a member of the 2021 AUM team that reached the NCAA Elite 8 Round. Renan participated in our friendly last Sunday and impressed the staff. He has previous NPSL experience with Port City snd Erie Commodores. “Really excited for this season with the Storm. Can't wait to get it going, meet our fans, and hopefully be successful in the field”
Did you know? Carrollton has its own semi-professional ⚽️ team, Georgia Storm. Our team is made up of former pros, college grads, current college players, some former youth international players, and the best local talent you can find. Our goal is to provide high level men’s soccer to West Georgia while also inspiring the 100s of Georgia Storm youth players to chase their dreams and be the best they can be. Our season starts this Sunday and you’re invited to see the Storm in action ⛈ #soccerteam #soccer
⛈RETURNERS⛈ for the 2023 season.
Pedro Valenzuela - midfielder returns for his 3rd season with Storm and has participated with Storm in every competition and friendly match we’ve played.
Jacob Antoine - forward, leading goal scorer from Berry College, and former Storm youth graduate returns for 2nd season.
Ryan Antoine - forward from Berry College returns for 2nd season.
MJ Upchurch - goalkeeper from Lees McRae college returns for 3rd season.
Alex Chmelo - defender from Middle Georgia State University, returns for his 3rd season.
⛈GAME WEEK 1 ⛈
Join us for an exciting night of soccer in Carrollton as the Storm take on Appalachian FC at the University of West Georgia. Our team will feature players from all around the world including former professionals, college grads, former youth international players, and current college players. It IS Storm Youth Night so any Storm youth players who show up with a Storm jersey on will get their family in for free.
Sunday May 7th at 7:00PM. Gates open at 6:00PM to the public. The halftime show will be a crossbar challenge open to any fans who want to participate. Tickets are for sale at the link in our bio. Lets go Storm.
Graphic by @staff.highlights
#npsl #georgiastorm
⛈Introducing the 2023 NPSL Kit. Scott Evans Auto Group returns as the jersey sponsor and we go with a new striped look with Puma. We are less than a week away before the team takes the field in these kits for a massive home game against the 2022 conference champions. A big thanks to our sponsors and Scott Evans Auto Group for supporting our goal of bringing pro soccer to Carrollton. #georgiastorm #kitreveal #soccerkit #soccerjersey #socceruniform #puma #pumafootball
⛈SCENES⛈ from our squad friendly yesterday with our NPSL players and our 06’ team. Thanks to all the families and supporters who came out to get behind the team on day 1 this season. We’ve got a big game coming up on Sunday against Appalachian FC at University of West Georgia.
Goals by
Akinni James (2)
Lucas Bedleg
Jay White (2)
Pedro Valenzuela
Julio Neto
📷 by @nomadic_lens_
⛈HARIS OSMANBASIC⛈ joins the Storm as an attacker. Haris played most recently at University of North Georgia where he scored 4 goals and had 1 assist as a freshman in 9 games. He is transferring to UAB to play his college ball in Fall 2023. “I am very excited to be a part of this great team. I can’t wait to get to work and learn from my new teammates and coaches!” #georgiastorm #npsl #playerannouncement
⛈AKINNI JAMES⛈ joins the Storm as a forward from Seas Jamaica of the UPSL. Akinni earned national recognition at the age of 17/18 in the UPSL as the UPSL Young Player of the Season in 2020 after scoring 24 goals which also earned him the UPSL National Golden Boot that season. Akinni earned UPSL Player of the Week two times during the 2020 season. Akinni has most recently been in Italy with ASD Sona Calcio of Serie D and also has experience with Atletico Atlanta. “I’m excited to join the Storm and score some goals” #npsl #georgiastorm #playerannouncement
⛈OMARION DANKYI⛈ returns to the Storm for his second season. Omar has previously won a UPSL national championship with Atletico Atlanta. Omar was a regular starter for the Storm in the 2022 NPSL season. “I’m happy and excited to return for my second season with Storm and give in my all like I did last season. I will support and respect everyone on my team for the love I have for Georgia Storm” #npsl #georgiastorm #playerannouncement
⛈ALEX GUZMAN⛈ joins the Storm as a forward from Georgia Southern University. Alex earned Big South Freshman of the Week while playing at Presbyterian College and in 2021 earned ECNL All Confidence 1st team. “I am excited to join Georgia Storm because it gives me the opportunity to play in the summer at a very competitive level. I also get to work with my brother and a couple of my college teammates.” #soccer #playerannouncement #npsl
⛈ANDY GUZMAN⛈ joins the Storm as a defender from Berry College. Andy made it to the ECNL National Final in 2022 before joining Berry where he earned Berry Newcomer of the Year and SAA honorable mention. “I’m excited to join Georgia Storm this summer and get to work. I’m grateful for the opportunity to play for this great club and coaching staff.” #soccer #playerannouncement #npsl
⛈IT’S GOING DOWN⛈
May 7th at 7PM we open the NPSL season at home against the 2022 conference champions, Appalachian FC.
It’s STORM YOUTH NIGHT and any Storm youth players who show up to the game with an official Storm youth jersey will get in for free along with their family. Tickets are for sale at the link in our bio above. Spread the word ⚡️⚡️⚡️
#carrollton #soccerteam
⛈KEVIN PIERRE⛈ joins the Storm as a midfielder from Georgia Southern University. Before transferring to Georgia Southern, Kevin played at Lander University where he won the Peach Belt regular season, won the Peach Belt Conference Tournament, and made it to the second round of the NCAA tournament. “I’m very excited to dive into this new environment to learn and gain more experience from new teammates as well as the coaching staff to help me grow as a player”
⛈MAURO GUTIERREZ⛈ joins the Storm as an attacking player who can play wing or attacking midfield. Mauro currently plays at Georgia Southern University. He grew up playing in the prestigious professional Costa Rican club, Deportivo Saprissa, from the age of 10-19. Mauro was also on the Costa Rican U20 National Team and was planned to participate in the FIFA U20 World Cup before it’s cancellation due to Covid. He has also played with C.F. Pachuca in Mexico and spent the last two summers training back home with Saprissa. “Excited for the opportunity and ready to start working to achieve the collective and individual goals” #npsl #georgiastorm #soccer #soccerteam
⚡️SCHEDULE DROP⚡️
Storm Fans! Get ready to kick off the season with our exciting men’s soccer team! Join us for the summer kickoff party on April 30th in Carrollton followed by our home opener against Appalachian FC on May 7th at the university of West Georgia. We’ve got a talented team that’s preparing to put on a show for the soccer fans of West Georgia. Ticket go on sale April 7th. #npsl #soccer #carrollton #georgiastorm #npsl20 #schedule #georgia
⛈SPENCER VAN BUSKIRK⛈ joins the Storm as a midfielder from Wofford College. Spencer was selected to the ECNL All-Conference Team before going to Wofford for 3 seasons. He also has NPSL experience with Apotheos FC. Spencer attended both of the Storm tryouts and impressed the coaching staff to earn a spot on the squad. “I’ve followed Storm since the club was founded a couple of years ago, and I can’t wait to play for an amazing organization and fantastic fan base.” #georgiastorm #npsl #carrolltonga #carrollton
⛈GREG STRATTON⛈ joins the Storm as a defender from Chattanooga FC in NISA. Greg played collegiately at Missouri State University where he earned Missouri Valley Conference Defender of the Week 4 times, MVC All Conference two times, won the MVC tournament, and was part of the backline that posted 10 shutouts in their 17-2 season. Greg graduated and started his professional career with Chattanooga FC in NISA where he played 780 minutes and scored 2 goals. “I’m excited to get back on the pitch and start moving forward again with a great club and great group of guys” #georgiastorm #npsl #playerannouncement
⛈SUMMER KICKOFF PARTY⛈
When - Sunday April 30th
Where - East Carrollton Soccer Park
Time - 3pm-6pm
Join us for a fun filled afternoon of mini games, giveaways, food truck, a kit reveal, and an introduction to our NPSL players and WPSL program. The NPSL team will kickoff an inner squad friendly around 4:15PM to showcase the players in preparation for our home Opener the following weekend!
⚡️Our NPSL players will be looking for challengers in a Teq Ball tournament before they kickoff the game. Do we have any takers to challenge our NPSL players in a 2v2 Teq Ball game?
#summerparty #npsl #summerkickoff #soccer #georgiastorm #carrolltonga
⚡️JULIO NETO⚡️joins the Storm as a defender and midfielder from Ole FC. Julio graduated from Lincoln Memorial University where he was SAC All Conference. After college Julio won a UPSL National Championship with Atletico Atlanta in 2020. He also played USL 2 with East Atlanta, NPSL & Lamar Hunt Open Cup with Duluth FC, and pro indoor with MASL Harrisburg Heat. At Ole FC he won a UPSL Conference Championship in 2022 and earned Northeast All Conference. “I am looking forward to joining my new team mates and together with them help the Club to achieve success.” #npsl #georgiastorm #carrollton
⚡️ALEK BRAVO⚡️joins the Storm as a defender from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Alek played one season at Central Connecticut State before transferring to PBA. He played the 2022 NPSL season with Miami Dutch Lions where he was team captain and led the team in minutes played. Alek was voted NPSL Sunshine Conference Best XI and nominated for NPSL South Region Team. The Miami Dutch Lions coaching staff voted him as Player of the Year. “I’m excited to play for Storm this summer because the coaching staff is putting together a good team and it’s a great place to further my development” #carrollton #georgiastorm #npsl #soccer
⚡️HAYDEN BINFIELD⚡️ joins the Storm as a defender from Oglethorpe University. Hayden played DA/ECNL for UFA and then joined Oglethorpe University’s mens soccer program where he has earned Southern Athletics Association Defender of the Year, SAA Newcomer of the Year, First Team All-Conference. Hayden also played USL2 with Moba in 2022. “I am eager to be apart of Georgia Storm and for the season to get underway. I hope to contribute to great things both on and off the field for this amazing club”
#georgiastorm #npsl #playerannouncement
⚡️HUGO LORENZO⚡️joins the Storm as a defender and midfielder from Miami AC of the USL2. Hugo plays his college ball at Missouri Valley College and spent last summer with Miami AC. Hugo also has NPSL experience with Miami United in 2021. “I’m very excited to be part of Georgia Storm this summer. Feeling very motivated to work hard to honor the hard work that the staff and the coaches are putting to build such a strong team and also feeling ready to show all this energy in order to reach our goal” #npsl #georgiastorm #playerannouncement
⚡️ROBERT BAILEY ⚡️joins the Storm as a goalkeeper from Lee University. Robert has played college ball at USC Upstate, UAH, and is transferring to Lee University this coming fall. Robert earned Gulf South Defender of the Week in the 2022 season. Robert has also played for SC United Bantams in USL2 and SCU Heat in the UPSL. “I’m very excited to be coming to the Storm this summer. The coaches are putting a strong team together that can compete for the conference title and I’m excited to be apart of that!” #npsl #georgiastorm #playerannouncement
⚡️CURTIS KETCHUP III⚡️ joins the Storm as a winger from Central Valley Fuego 2. Curtis played his college ball at Salem University and has played in the UPSL with Real New York FC. He spent last summer in USL2 with Central Valley Fuego. “I am delighted to be apart of Georgia Storm and can’t wait to be apart of this great club. I want to contribute to this great club and community wherever I am needed.”
#npsl #georgiastorm #playerannouncement
⚡️IAN FARQUHAR ⚡️ joins the Storm as a midfielder from Oglethorpe University. Ian played 4 seasons of U.S. Development Academy with GA United and Concorde Fire before going to the University of Kentucky where he won a Conference USA title. After playing with UK, Ian transferred to Oglethorpe University where he earned First Team All Region, First Team All Conference, SAA All-tournament team, and SAA Soccer Offensive Player of the Week. “I am excited for the season ahead in Carrollton. I know the staff has been preparing for this season relentlessly, as a player I hope to raise the level and help the club grow to its fullest potential." - Ian. #npsl #georgiastorm #playerannouncement
⚡️MATTEO LANDAIS⚡️joins the Storm as a midfielder from Georgia Southwestern University. While at GSW, Matteo has earned Peach Belt Player of the Week twice and finished the 2022 college season with 6 goals and 5 assists for a total of 17 points to rank him 7th in Peach Belt Conference for points. In 2022 he led the Peach Belt in game winning goals and also made the Peach Belt All-Conference Team. “I’m really excited to join the storm! I look forward to meet the guys and start to work. It’s about to be a fun summer” #npsl #georgiastorm
⚡️JUSTIN (JAY) WHITE ⚡️ joins the Storm as a winger/wingback from the Barbados National Team. Jay played for Coastal Carolina University and won a Big South Regular season Championship and Big South Tournament Championship. He also reached the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament. Previous to joining Storm he was with UWI Blackbirds of Bajan Premier League and the Barbados Men’s National team. Jay came to our invite tryout and impressed the coaching staff. “The Storm's giving me an opportunity to further my football and achieve my objectives, but even more exciting is my son being able to see his dad perform for the first time!” #npsl #georgiastorm
⚡️NICOLÁS SALAZAR BONILLA⚡️joins the Storm as a defender from Georgia FC. Nico was a key part to the 2020 undefeated UPSL national champion, Ginga ATL (Atletico Atlanta). He is a UPSL State (2x), Region, and National Champion. Before playing in the UPSL, Nico played with Colombian professional club, Tigres FC. “I'm excited to play for the Storm this summer because I am a winner and this is a nice opportunity to win this title with this great team” - Nico #georgiastorm #npsl
⚡️ANDREW ELKINS⚡️ joins the Storm as a defender from Tri Cities Otters and Auburn University Montgomery. Andy is the former captain of AUM’s soccer team and started 41/43 games (3,968 minutes) during his time. While at AUM he earned 1st Team Academic All-American, 2nd Team All-South Region, Gulf South Conference Top Ten Honors, GSC All-Conference, and led the 2021 team to an NCAA Elite 8 appearance. Andy also has experience with Port City FC in NPSL and most recently Tri Cities Otters in USL2. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to join Storm for the summer. I will give everything to help this team achieve something great this summer. Can’t wait to get on the pitch with the boys and play in front of our great fans!” Join us in welcoming Andy!
#npsl #georgiastorm #carrollton #soccerteam
⚡️LUCAS BEDLEG⚡️joins the Storm as a forward from Georgia Southwestern University. Lucas just finished his freshman season at GSW earning Peach Belt All-Conference honors. Lucas finished the fall season with 8 goals and 2 assists for a total of 18 points to rank him 6th in Peach Belt Conference for points. “I’m happy and proud to join Georgia Storm for the summer, looking forward to grow as a player and to fight for these colors. I can’t wait to start the season with some new goals!”- Lucas #georgiastorm #npsl #playerannouncement
⚡️LUCAS BEDLEG⚡️joins the Storm as a forward from Georgia Southwestern University. Lucas just finished his freshman season at GSW earning Peach Belt All-Conference honors. Lucas finished the fall season with 8 goals and 2 assists for a total of 18 points to rank him 6th in Peach Belt Conference for points. He’s also played with FC Vesoul, Racing Besancon, and Asptt Dijon where he scored 32 goals and 11 assists prior to joining GSW. “I’m happy and proud to join Georgia Storm for the summer, looking forward to grow as a player and to fight for these colors. I can’t wait to start the season with some new goals!” -Lucas #georgiastorm #npsl #playerannouncement
It was a cold rainy night as we hosted our second tryout of the 2023 NPSL campaign and invited 30 college and local players to attend. We are pleased with the turnout and are preparing to move forward with a number of players. The roster is taking shape and we are very excited for the summer to get here for the 2023 NPSL season. Storms coming ⛈⛈⛈ #npsl #georgiastorm #localsoccer
We hosted our second phase of tryouts with local talent and players traveling from out of state to participate in a training session and tryout. We are excited to continue building our 2023 @npslsoccer roster and look forward to calling several players back from this trial to join the 2023 squad. #georgiastorm #npsl #localsoccer #soccerteam
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