This Is Paradise!

This Is Paradise!

by David Sterling

Season 1

A Blip and Back to our Winning Ways

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.

Baby Steps Turn To Momentum

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.

Two Halves and a Referee

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.

Be Chicken Little or Embrace the Expansion Narrative

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.

When It Goes Right, but Still Goes Wrong

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.

Best and Worst in One Week? Why not?

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.

A Bye-week Sit-down with Mika and Declan

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

Paradise's First Road Trip

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!

Paradise Still Trying to Find Themselves

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.

First Professional Win in Paradise

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.

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