Written By: Ryan Flynn
SETTING THE SCENE
Sarasota Paradise heads to North Carolina for the first time this season to face Charlotte Independence.The Paradise will be looking to bounce back from a last-minute loss to One Knoxville SC against a Charlotte team that has won three straight league games.
PLAYER TO WATCH
Jonathan Bolanos, MF – the midfielder has been an integral part of the Paradise attack when on the field, sitting in the top ten for shots taken and chances created in all of USL League One. Bolanos currently leads the team in chances created with 32 on the season. With a near 80% pass accuracy on the season, look for Bolanos to play a starring role when the Paradise are in on goal.
KEYS TO VICTORY
Control tempo
Score first
GAME DETAILS
When: August 15, 2026
Where: American Legion Memorial Stadium
Time: 7:00 PM
Where to Watch: ESPN+