JAXUSL, the United Soccer League (USL) franchise group bringing men’s and women’s professional soccer to Northeast Florida, has announced a partnership with Island Wing Company, Grille & Bar and its two First Coast locations.
Island Wing Company will become a preferred watch party partner for JAXUSL soccer events on the First Coast, and they will work together to grow patrons for its restaurants and the soccer club. Island Wing Company will also supply catering for JAXUSL events, and soccer fans attending JAXUSL watch parties there or at other JAXUSL events will receive access to special promotions and prizes.
“We’re excited to partner with a great organization that is looking to develop both men’s and women’s professional soccer franchises here in Northeast Florida,” Island Wing Co. franchise owner Shane Powers said. “And we’re thrilled to be able to ride along with JAXUSL as they move towards their opening goal of fielding professional soccer teams in 2025 and competing for USL Championships in both the men’s and women’s leagues.”
“We’re delighted to partner with Island Wing Company, and we are grateful to Shane and his staff for their incredible support of JAXUSL,” JAXUSL President and CEO Steve Livingstone said. “We have already held several fan events and watch parties at their locations and we’re excited to expand on a fun and exciting partnership at their Southside and Bartram Park restaurants.”
The family-friendly, sports-themed restaurant, nationally known for its baked — never fried — wings, craft beers on tap, burgers and live music, currently operate two franchises on the First Coast, with restaurants on Jacksonville’s Southside at Tinseltown and Bartram Market in St. Johns County. A third location is currently under construction and slated to open in 2024 in the Tamaya area of Jacksonville.
This latest news follows JAXUSL’s recent announcement of its founding partnership with GotSport, a leading sports software company based in Jacksonville Beach. GotSport will provide soccer software solutions and support across its digital platforms, help the club develop and manage its databases and support the growth of its forthcoming USL Academy through 2024.
