STATESBORO, Ga. – South Georgia Tormenta FC today announced a one-year deal with goalkeeper Ford Parker, pending league and federation approval. The 23-year-old shot-stopper joins the club as a free agent, having last played for New Mexico United in the USL Championship.

Before joining Tormenta FC, Parker played for New Mexico United between 2022 and 2023 where he made 14 saves, had one clean sheet and six goals conceded across eight appearances.

The Albuquerque, N.M. native spent two seasons playing for Birmingham Legion FC between 2020 and 2021 before joining New Mexico. In Birmingham, Parker made nine saves and had a total of three goals conceded across two matches played.

During the 2019 season, Parker played collegiately at the University of California, Irvine. At UCI, Parker started 18 out of the 18 matches he featured in while accruing a total of 1,723 minutes throughout the 2019 season, making 46 saves while conceding 21 goals. 

Prior to UCI, Parked spent the 2015-2019 seasons at the University of New Mexico. Parker played in 18 matches in his time there, making 64 saves.

"I'm very excited for the opportunity to join and represent such a highly regarded club for the upcoming season," said Parker. "It means a lot to join a winning culture both on and off of the field, and I hope I can be an asset in the club's growth this season. I'm excited to get on the field and start getting to work, but also moving to a new place and experiencing a new culture."

"Ford has been a competitive USL Championship goalkeeper and built trust with teammates and coaches alike in the organizations he has been part of," Tormenta FC Head Coach Ian Cameron said. "He's now eager and ready to win a starting spot and build a portfolio of accomplishments on the field.

"We enter a new era between the sticks here at Tormenta FC, and we look forward to watching Ford grow and contend to make us a formidable team to score against, and a challenging team to press. Ford is up for that challenge and we’re excited to get him in the door."