SARASOTA, Fla. —Sarasota Paradise, a USL League Two team based in Sarasota, recently announced Premier Sports Campus will be its new home field for the upcoming 2025 and 2026 season, with the 2025 season beginning in mid-May and running through July. The Board of Manatee County Commissioners approved the agreement on Tuesday, Dec. 10 during its scheduled regular meeting.
Located in the heart of Florida’s Gulf Coast, Premier Sports Campus is a true haven for sports enthusiasts, athletes and spectators alike. With world-class facilities and a commitment to fostering a love for sports, the campus is the ultimate destination for sporting excellence.
The property is equipped with 23 FIFA regulation fields and a stadium with more than 3,000 seats. Each field is comprised of Celebration-seeded Bermuda grass, which has excellent wear tolerance and is the preferred surface for reducing player injuries.
“It’s been a pleasure working with the BACVB, Elliott Falcone, and the Manatee County Commissioners over the past year. Their support has been a crucial step toward achieving our ultimate goal of reaching the professional level. I’m excited to collaborate with the incredible staff at Premier Sports Campus to continue enhancing the facility’s appeal and drawing even more visitors to the county,” stated Marcus Walfridson.
Sarasota Paradise, led by CEO Marcus Walfridson, came to fruition when Walfridson, a devoted soccer entrepreneur from Sweden, fell in love with Sarasota and recognized the need for a local soccer team.
Since its launch in 2023, the pre-professional soccer team has seen much success, including being named New Organization of the Year by the USL in 2023, having its first player in the team’s history be drafted into the MLS, and being named division champions and attending playoffs in Asheville, North Carolina during its 2024 season.
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