This Is Paradise!

Dive into Paradise's loss to Corpus Christi, a brief look at Round 2 of World Cup group stage and a beer from Palm City Brewing in Ft. Myers.

A refresher of my week, a quick look at Paradise's midweek clash in California, then onto their match against Union Omaha. A glance over the league and World Cup so far. Plus beer from Unseen Creatures in Miami.

We've been waiting for the scoreline to catch up to the baby steps this team has been taking to find and create their own culture and identity, and all of us who have been patient can finally take a sigh of relief and enjoy a could hard fought wins. The tide is turning for the Paradise, and we should all be happy we've stuck around to see it. Also, cider from Keel Farms.

Elias from Pitchside Peregrines invites David from This Is Paradise! on to discuss how the season is going, challenges faced in Sarasota, and our upcoming match on Wednesday, May 27.

Sporting Jax in the USL Cup and AV Alta in a league matchup finds Paradise doing more rotation and hoping for a turn around, but will the referee allow it? Also, beer from Walking Tree.

Breakdown of the loss in Chattanooga, exploring whether we should be worried or expect this from our expansion side. Thoughts on why we're not scoring goals or being efficient in the box. Then a look ahead to USL Cup and Military Appreciation Night. Also, a look at Social Distortion's new record.

This is Paradise breaks down the Paradise loss to Forward Madison at the weekend, looks at some sketchy refereeing, and looks ahead to Chattanooga. Plus golf and beer from Orange Blossom Brewing.

Talk on Corpus Christi's visit to Paradise, a trip north to St. Pete results in a match to forget. Plus beer from Voodoo Brewing.

Mika Elovaara and Declan Watters join me for a bye-week discussion of off-time, Leadership reflection, Star Wars and more.

The Paradise leave the confines of the SRQ to go on the road to Westchester and Naples, Plus beer from Florida Avenue Brewing and a quick look at New Found Glory's Listen Up!

The Paradise couldn't quite muster the victory against the champs, but there are always silver linings. Don't worry, be happy we have professional soccer. Things will get on track. Beer from Sun Lab Brewing.

Paradise get their first win in USL League One over Maine's Portland Hearts of Pine. Breakdown of the game, some tactics talk, USL 1 Week Four roundup, Big Top Brewing, and Metal.

Paradise score their first two goals of the season and draw at home against Ft Wayne FC, but some familiar potential problems arise in the attack. Plus a trip to Disney World and beer from Cigar City.

Match week 1 is in the books. A look at the hot points of Paradise's match against AC Boise, then overall impressions and commentary on the match, match day experience. I finish off with a glance at this weekend's results in USL League 1 and a quick look ahead to next week vs Fort Wayne FC. Also, a new Florida craft beer.

I participated in a roundtable discussion on League 1's 2026 season hosted by Rob from 608 Soccer with Shawn from The Friggen Soccer Show, Yogi from River City 93, David from Tumbleweed Times, Brian from Fort Wayne Footy, and Alex from USL League One Updater. It's a long one, but take a listen and hear thoughts from around USL League 1.

Introductions. A brief look at USL, Sarasota Paradise, the Technical Staff, and expectations for the season.

Welcome to This is Paradise Podcast. Get ready for the 2026 USL League 1 Season!