Sarasota Becomes SoccerSota With New USL League Two Soccer Franchise
Sarasota Metropolis FC becomes home to one of the newest USL League Two soccer clubs in the United States. The official announcement was made at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Live Love Laugh Extravaganza with hundreds in attendance. The proven path to pro in North American soccer, USL League Two is an important stepping-stone for top professionals now playing throughout the world.
SARASOTA, Fla., Mar. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sarasota Metropolis FC conducted extensive research before selecting the Sarasota-Bradenton Area as their new home. It didn't take much time to recognize the strong soccer community from youth clubs to supporter groups like American Outlaws Sarasota.
"Once we discovered the soccer community in the area, we decided to include Metropolis in our name because our commitment to embrace soccer fans in Sarasota and Manatee Counties," says Victor Young, Club President. A metropolis was considered the mother city of a region in ancient Greece, so we thought it was fitting. Our blue dragon mascot was incorporated from legends regarding the fire breathing protectors of the metropolis. We want to have fun while enjoying amazing soccer matches.
Passion and inclusion are an extremely important part of the club's mission.
"I'm delighted with how Sarasota Metropolis FC brings together passion for the community as well as sporting ambition," USL League Two Vice President Joel Nash said. "We know that this team will give incredible opportunities for the local and regional player, since there is a real talent pool in the area. Whether it's the local soccer supporter, or someone brand new to the game, this team will be a rallying cry for everyone to enjoy the games while supporting their community."
Assistant General Manager Jordyn Young added: "We feel like we won the lottery when we were able to land Massimo Marazzina, Italian soccer legend as our Head Coach and Director of Soccer. His unique style of play will mix well with the elite athletes in the area."
Sarasota Metropolis FC will play its 2019 season at Robert Taylor Sports Complex and IMG Academy in order to serve fans in both counties. The season opener is on Wednesday, May 8th against Weston FC at 7:00 pm. The next player tryout will occur on March 16th at the Premier Sports Complex. Season ticket information will be published on the club's website as well.
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Contacts:
Sarasota Metropolis FC
PO BOX 22165
Sarasota, FL 34638
Tel.: 941-235-2782
Victor Young
President and General Manager
victor(at)sarasotametropolisfc(dot)com
Massimo Marazzina
Head Coach | Director of Soccer
massimo(at)sarasotametropolisfc(dot)com
Jordyn A. Young
Assistant General Manager
jordyn(at)sarasotametropolisfc(dot)com
Alicia M. Phidd
General Counsel
alicia(at)sarasotametropolisfc(dot)com
Ken Jokisch
Account Manager
ken(at)sarasotametropolisfc(dot)com
SOURCE Sarasota Metropolis FC
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