JAXUSL, the United Soccer League (USL) franchise group bringing men’s and women’s professional soccer to Northeast Florida, today 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. IWC will also supply catering for JAXUSL events, and soccer fans attending JAXUSL watch parties at IWC or other JAXUSL events will receive access to special promotions and prizes.
Island Wing Co. franchise owner Shane Powers, said, “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. 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.”
JAXUSL President and CEO Steve Livingstone said, “We’re delighted to partner with Island Wing Company and we are grateful to Shane and his staff for their incredible support of JAXUSL. 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, which 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.
About JAXUSL
JAXUSL is the operating company formed to bring and develop men’s and women’s professional United Soccer League franchises to Northeast Florida. The company’s goal is to bring competitive USL Championship action to the First Coast by 2025 and to work with local authorities in the development of a 15,000-capacity community stadium and training facilities to host the club in Northeast Florida. For more information, visit www.jaxusl.com.
About Island Wing Company, Bar & Grille
About Island Wing Company Grille & Bar
Established in 2012 in Auburn, Ala., the Destin, Fla.-based chain has at 10 restaurants already open or in Florida, Alabama, and Virginia. True to its “Get Baked, Not Fried” motto, Island Wing’s menu is absent from any fried food. Instead, the Island-inspired menu features appetizers including Crispy Coconut Shrimp, Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip and Ahi Poke Nachos. Entrees include Island Chicken Grill, Caribbean Grilled Salmon and more. The restaurant also serves sandwiches, tacos, a variety of mac and cheese, salads, flatbreads, quesadillas and vegetarian options. In Island Wing Co. features at least 25 distinct sauces for its wings. For more information, visit www.islandwing.com.
