Sarasota Paradise, entering their 2026 USL League One season, features a roster led by forwards Garrett McLaughlin and Jonathan Bolanos, along with midfielders Maximus Tainio, Jørgen Pettersen, Sander Roed, Chandler O’Dwyer, Andres Rodriguez, and Brendan Krueger. Defensively, the squad includes Roberto Burlew, Anderson Rosa, Callum Stretch, and Declan Watters.
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- Forwards: Garrett McLaughlin, Jonathan Bolanos
- Midfielders: Maximus Tainio, Jørgen Pettersen, Sander Roed, Chandler O’Dwyer, Andres Rodriguez, Brendan Krueger
- Defenders: Roberto Burlew, Anderson Rosa, Callum Stretch, Declan Watters
- Head Coach/Technical Director: Mika Elovaara
Sarasota Paradise is a professional soccer club based in Sarasota, Florida, that is officially transitioning to USL League One (the third tier of professional soccer in the U.S.) for the 2026 season. Founded in 2022, the club previously competed in USL League Two before “going pro” this year.
Sarasota Paradise +4The team plays its home matches at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch, which features a 3,000+ seat stadium.
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The club will compete in a 34-game regular season running from March through October 2026. Below are the team’s upcoming matches:
Sarasota Paradise +2| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (EST) |
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| March 7, 2026 | Athletic Club Boise | Home | 7:30 PM |
| March 14, 2026 | Fort Wayne FC | Home | 7:30 PM |
| March 21, 2026 | South Georgia Tormenta FC | Away | 6:30 PM |
| March 28, 2026 | Portland Hearts of Pine | Home | 7:30 PM |
| April 4, 2026 | One Knoxville SC | Home | 7:30 PM |
ESPN +1- Ownership & Leadership: The club is led by Principal Owner Marco Assis and CEO/Founder Marcus Walfridson.
- Youth Pathway: In 2026, the club is launching a new youth soccer initiative to create a direct development pathway to the professional roster.
- Prinx Tires USL Cup: In addition to league play, the team will compete in Group 7 of this inter-league cup starting in April against rivals like Tampa Bay Rowdies and Miami FC.
- Official Store: Fans can purchase gear at the Official Sarasota Paradise Shop or at the team store located at the Premier Sports Campus.
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