Phoebe Named Premier Partner of SOWEGANS SC for 2025 Season

SOWEGANS SC Unveil 2025 Kit and Partnership with Deb Angerami, President of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

LEESBURG, GA — The 2025 season is shaping up to be a landmark year for SOWEGANS Soccer Club—and it just got even bigger. This week, the club officially announced its newest and most prominent supporter: Phoebe Putney Health System, which joins as the team’s Premier Partner.

The partnership places Phoebe’s name front and center on the SOWEGANS SC jersey, symbolizing a shared commitment to community health, youth development, and regional pride. Phoebe will also serve as the exclusive sponsor of two upcoming youth soccer camps, extending their investment beyond the pitch and into the next generation of players in Southwest Georgia.

“This club is not just about on-the-field soccer,” said SOWEGANS SC President Josh Duckworth. “We’re trying to be connected to the community, to be an organization that does some good in the community. We were fortunate to build this partnership with Phoebe, and we’re looking forward to what we can do together.”

Founded in 1911 with a mission to serve all members of the community regardless of race or ability to pay, Phoebe Putney Health System has grown into one of the largest and most respected healthcare networks in the region. With more than 4,500 team members and services spanning 41 counties, Phoebe provides advanced care across specialties like cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s health—all while keeping community wellness at the core of their mission.

Phoebe’s Sports Medicine program plays a vital role in athletic communities across the region, with certified athletic trainers providing prevention, emergency care, rehabilitation, and more at high schools, colleges, and now—on the sideline with SOWEGANS SC.

“At Phoebe, we’re really big believers in investing in our community,” said Deb Angerami, President of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. “Our first priority is caring for patients when they need healthcare, but we also believe in holistically treating our patients and community. Sports and connectivity are a huge part of that, so it’s an honor to be connected to SOWEGANS SC.”

The timing couldn’t be better. SOWEGANS SC is coming off a Gulf Coast Premier League Eastern Conference Championship, and in 2025, they’ll join the League for Clubs—a national organization with more than 50 teams from coast to coast focused on growth, opportunity, and community engagement.

As the team prepares for another strong season on the field, it now does so with Phoebe as a key partner in building something even bigger: a stronger, healthier, more connected Southwest Georgia.

The home opener kicks off this Saturday at the Lee County Track and Field Complex. Come cheer on SOWEGANS SC and see the new partnership in action.