Georgia Storm FC

Georgia Storm players Andrew Carleton and Stephen Bivens in action vs. Metro Louisville during 2021 NPSL season

Georgia Storm starting XI vs. Appalachian FC in the Southeastern Conference Semis

Georgia Storm FC played their inaugural match on May 1, 2021 against Georgia Revolution, resulting in a 1–0 loss at home in Carrollton. Georgia Storm achieved its first goals and victory in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) on May 15 against LSA Athletico Lanier. The first goal was an own goal and the second was a header off a set piece late in the second half by Stephen Bivens assisted by Andrew Carleton. [2] Including the win against LSA Lanier, the Storm went on a five game unbeaten streak. Their first road loss was at North Alabama SC on June 12. This match was followed by a win on June 19 against the same North Alabama side. On June 26, Georgia Storm scored 14 goals in a Fabian Pekruhl clean sheet against Metro Louisville, which included six goals by Stephen Bivens, four by Wilfried Kamdem Tchoupa, two by Avery Shepard, and once each by Jeisson Palencia and Cian Walder. Georgia Storm ended conference play against Appalachian FC in Boone, NC, falling at the end 3–2 in front of 1,100 in attendance.[3] The team finished in second place in the conference and thus made the playoffs. The first playoff match was played in Carrollton against Appalachian FC, resulting in a 2–1 victory with goals from Andrew Carleton and Wilfried Kamden Tchoupa.[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]

Georgia Storm FC played in their first ever US Open Cup match on October 16 against Georgia Revolution at Luella High School. The match was tied until the second half, when Revolution's Christian Duncan converted his first. Deep into stoppage time, Gerard Forges scored from close range, assisted by Stephen Bivens to send the match to added time. The Storm struck early in added time with Jacob Bivens netting a header before a last effort strike by Duncan sent the game to penalty kicks. Georgia Revolution converted all their kicks and won the match 2–2 (4–2).

The Storm Chasers during a playoff match against Appalachian FC

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.

Georgia Storm fields a UPSL squad to develop reserves, which competes in the Southeast Conference Georgia Div. I. [10]

The Georgia Storm Soccer Academy provides recreation, academy, and select programs for almost 2,000 youth players, mostly in the Carroll County and Douglas County areas of western Georgia. Storm teams participate in the USYS National League, Club Champions League, Georgia Premier League, and are affiliated with Georgia Soccer.

• Official website
• Georgia Storm Soccer Academy