Sarasota Paradise discontinue operations and will not participate in USL League One in 2027
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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Team official with the Sarasota Paradise have announced that the team will discontinue operations and will not participate in the 2027 USL League One season. The announcement came on Friday. The team released a statement on social media. “The decision was not made lightly. We are proud of what we built together, and grateful to the players and staff who represented the badge, the supporters who filled the stands, and our partners, volunteers, and families who made this journey possible. It has been a privilege to represent the Sarasota-Manatee community. Thank you for being part of our journey.”The statement also went on to state that all applicable payments toward 2027 season ticket and sponsorship commitments will be addressed directly with affected individuals and partners. As learn more information we’ll update you right here on air and online on our website.