"The direct pathway to professional play is now a reality for youth soccer players in the South Georgia area. Cost is one of the significant barriers to youth soccer participation, and this year, Tormenta FC Academy will finance youth soccer fees for three teams: 2007 boys, 2007 girls and 2006 boys. This includes all financial obligations such as registration, uniforms, league and tournament fees, training camps and travel to accommodate the "professional" experience."

"Through a coalition of donors and corporate sponsorships, Tormenta FC Academy has created this pilot program for three teams that will determine the feasibility of eliminating the pay to play model for all members of the Academy's top level teams."

https://www.oursportscentral.com/service...occer/n-5473942

I wonder how they got such sponserhip/buy in into the sport and specifically their team.

It dawns on me there is no mention of USAMP and also that the USAMP newsletter doesnt mention Tormenta. Is that relationship over?

Yes...