Sarasota Metropolis FC

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Sarasota Metropolis FC
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Full nameSarasota Metropolis Football Club
FoundedJanuary 23, 2019;4 years ago (2019-01-23)
Stadium IMG Academy
Bradenton, Florida
Capacity2,000
PresidentVictor Young
Head Coach Bill Unzicker
League USL League Two
2019 7th, Southeast Division
Playoffs: DNQ
Website Club website

Sarasota Metropolis FC is a soccer club competing in the USL League Two. 2019 was their debut season. [1] [2]

Year-by-year

YearDivisionLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffsOpen Cup
20194USL League Two7th, Southeastdid not qualifydid not enter

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References

  1. "Sarasota Joins USL League Two Ahead of 2019 Season". USL League Two. January 23, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  2. "Sarasota Metropolis Unveils Branding Ahead of 2019 Season". USL League Two. March 1, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2019.