Sarasota Paradise to Join USL League One

February 19, 2025 - SARASOTA & TAMPA, Fla. - The United Soccer League (USL) and Sarasota Paradise today announced that professional soccer is coming to Sarasota, Fla. Led by CEO and Sporting Director Marcus Walfridson, Sarasota Paradise will move from USL League Two to USL League One and become the city's first professional soccer team and the only independent professional sports organization. "Sarasota Paradise embodies the passion and ambition we value in USL communities," said Justin Papadakis, USL Deputy Chi... Full Story

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• Charlotte, Florida
• Clearwater, Florida
• Dunedin, Florida
• Fort Myers, Florida
• Lakeland, Florida
• Tampa, Florida
• Bradenton, Florida

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