Sarasota Paradise will be moving to USL League One in 2026 – marking an exciting new chapter in our journey. As we make this move, we will be joining the third tier of professional soccer in the United States, where we will compete alongside top-tier talent and organizations from across North America.
This transition will allow us to elevate our team’s play and showcase our growth on a bigger stage, while continuing to develop emerging talent. We are excited for this new challenge and look forward to sharing more of our journey with you as we make our mark in USL League One.
FAQ’s
USL League One is a rapidly growing professional soccer league in the United States, featuring top-tier competition and fully professional clubs. Sarasota Paradise will join USL League One in 2026, marking a major step forward for the club.
USL League One is a fully professional league, featuring high-level competition, top-tier talent, and clubs with dedicated professional infrastructure.
USL League Two is a pre-professional league, serving as a key developmental platform for collegiate and aspiring professional players.
USL League Two is a pre-professional league, serving as a key developmental platform for collegiate and aspiring professional players.
Sarasota Paradise will call Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch home, beginning with the 2025 USL League Two season. This 3,500-seat soccer-specific venue will also be the club’s home when it transitions to USL League One in 2026.
Yes! Starting in 2025, the USL introduced a promotion and relegation system across its professional leagues, including USL League One and USL Championship.
The USL Jägermeister Cup is a competitive tournament featuring teams from both USL League One and USL Championship. Sarasota Paradise will have the opportunity to compete against higher-division teams, including regional rivals like the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
As we transition to USL League One, our roster will evolve to meet professional league standards. While some familiar faces may return, new talent will also join to strengthen our squad.
Our coaching staff is committed to guiding Sarasota Paradise through this exciting transition. Any updates will be shared with our fans as decisions are finalized.
USL League One operates from March through October, offering a longer season compared to USL League Two’s summer schedule.
In 2025, USL League One features 14 teams, including:
- AV Alta FC
- Charlotte Independence
- Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
- Forward Madison FC
- Greenville Triumph SC
- FC Naples
- One Knoxville SC
- Portland Hearts of Pine
- Richmond Kickers
- South Georgia Tormenta FC
- Spokane Velocity FC
- Texoma FC
- Union Omaha
- Westchester SC
Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch accommodates 3,500 fans—meeting the USL League One minimum requirement.
