Paradise Fall Short in Round One of the USL Cup against Rowdies

April 27, 2026 - Sarasota Paradise suffered a loss in their first match of the USL Cup group stage on Saturday, losing to USL Championship team Tampa Bay Rowdies 2-0. Paradise opened the game under pressure, as the Rowdies forced keeper Alex Sutton into his first save just two minutes into the game. Sutton's early saves, along with Sarasota's stout defense, helped to keep the game scoreless throughout the first thirty minutes. "We felt like we had a very good game plan," said head coach Mika Elovaara when spe... Full Story

Sarasota Paradise Launch Youth Academy

April 24, 2026 - SARASOTA, FL - Sarasota Paradise today announced the official launch of its youth academy, marking a significant step in the club's commitment to elite talent development and professional player pathway. Beginning in the Fall of 2026, the Academy will feature nine competitive teams ranging from U10 to U18, providing a professionalized developmental pathway for the region's top young talent, designed to develop the next generation of soccer talent on Florida's Gulf Coast. By establishing a ... Full Story

Paradise Snap Skid in Win over Corpus Christi

April 22, 2026 - Coming into a midweek clash with Corpus Christi FC, the Sarasota Paradise were in serious need of a rebound. Three straight losses, including two shutouts, had left the Paradise down in 15th place as they continued to search for a cohesive team identity. Wednesday's game provided a step in the right direction, as goals from Anderson Rosa and Sander Røed helped power the Paradise to a 2-1 win over the Sharks. The Paradise came out of the gate strong, controlling possession down the wing i... Full Story

Paradise Look to Snap Skid Versus Corpus Christi FC

April 22, 2026 - Sarasota Paradise are back in action Wednesday night, looking to snap a three-game losing streak as they welcome fellow USL League One newcomers Corpus Christi FC to Premier Sports Campus. Though Paradise have been struggling as of late, the team has consistently found scoring opportunities in the games they've played. Sixteen chances inside the opponent's final third, including a season-high 8 in their April 4 match against One Knoxville, signals a scoring breakthrough is within reach. Facin... Full Story

• Paradise Look to Snap Skid Versus Corpus Christi FC - Sarasota Paradise (USL1) April 22
• Battle for Paradise Goes to FC Naples - Sarasota Paradise (USL1) April 12
• Paradise Fall in First Away Game - Sarasota Paradise (USL1) April 8
• Paradise Travel to New York for First Away Clash - Sarasota Paradise (USL1) April 8
• Paradise Unable to Overcome Deficit in Loss to One Knoxville - Sarasota Paradise (USL1) April 4
• Paradise Unable to Overcome Deficit in Loss to One Knoxville - Sarasota Paradise (USL1) April 4
• Paradise Welcome League One Champions One Knoxville SC - Sarasota Paradise (USL1) April 4
• Sarasota Paradise Sign Amadeus Sögaard Linderoth, Swedish Top-Flight Defender - Sarasota Paradise (USL1) April 2
• Sarasota Paradise Confirm Sporting Jax USL Cup Match - Sarasota Paradise (USL1) March 30
• Early Goal & Stout Defense Power Paradise to Historic First Win - Sarasota Paradise (USL1) March 29
• Game Preview: Sarasota Paradise vs Portland Hearts of Pine - Sarasota Paradise (USL1) March 27
• Sarasota Paradise Sign Swedish Talent Hugo Bäckstrand - Sarasota Paradise (USL1) March 27
• Sarasota Paradise Sign Former US Youth International Jordan Bender - Sarasota Paradise (USL1) March 26
• Sarasota Paradise Sign Academy Trio: Sanchez, Brulinski & Kend - Sarasota Paradise (USL1) March 24
• Sarasota Paradise Announces Snowbird Derby vs Portland Hearts of Pine - Sarasota Paradise (USL1) March 19
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following alternative and minor league teams in Sarasota, Florida:

• Sarasota Paradise (USL1)

Other cities near Sarasota, Florida with alternative or minor league teams:

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

May 2	USL1	Madison at Sarasota	7:30 p.m.
April 25	USL	Sarasota 0 at Tampa Bay 2 (USL Cup)	Final
April 22	USL1	Corpus Christi 1 at Sarasota 2	Final
April 11	USL1	Sarasota 0 at Naples 2	Final
April 8	USL1	Sarasota 0 at Westchester 2	Final
April 4	USL1	Knoxville 2 at Sarasota 1	Final
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• FC Naples beats Sarasota 2-0 in rivalry match at Paradise Sports Complex - USL1 WINK (April 12)
• Hearts of Pine shut out by Sarasota - USL1 Portland Press Herald (March 29)
• Fort Wayne FC earns road draw - USL1 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (March 15)
• Fort Wayne FC set to take on fellow League One debutant today - USL1 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (March 14)
• AC Boise beats Sarasota Paradise 1-0 in debut - USL1 Idaho Press-Tribune (March 8)
• Sarasota Paradise kicks off USL League One season in just over a week - USL1 ABC7 WWSB (February 25)
• 3 former Mountaineers receive USL League One, MLS Next Pro preseason invites - USL1 The Daily Athenaeum (January 12)
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