Global music icon and entrepreneur Daddy Yankee, is thrilled to announce the official name of their Orlando Franchise for the Pro Padel League (PPL) as the “Flowrida Goats.” This revolutionary team aims to bring a fresh perspective to padel and revolutionize the sport with their dynamic playing style.
“We will give more flow to padel, this team will change the face of the sport,” stated Daddy Yankee, conveying his enthusiasm for the team and their mission. Padel, having originated in Mexico, has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. With the launch of the Orlando Franchise, the Pro Padel League (PPL) will witness another milestone in the sport’s expansion.
In addition to introducing the team’s name, the Flowrida Goats proudly unveiled their brand identity. Combining sleek design with a vibrant color palette, the Flowrida Goats’ brand identity exemplifies the team’s progressive and dynamic nature. This bold aesthetic perfectly aligns with their vision of breaking barriers in padel.
“As president of our padel team, I’m thrilled to unveil our new team name – a symbol of unity, passion, and competitive spirit. Let’s embrace this fresh identity and conquer the court together!” said Luis Carrero, Flowrida GOATS President.
“We are honored to have a global icon like Daddy Yankee be a part of the Pro Padel League and for his franchise to unveil their team name and branding for the 2024 season,” commented Marcos del Pilar, PPL Commissioner. “We are looking forward to Orlando announcing their players on the Flowrida Goats and the impact the Orlando team will have on the bright future of the PPL and the sport of padel in North America and beyond.”
With a stellar lineup of players and an innovative approach to the game, the Flowrida Goats are set to make a significant impact on the padel world. Daddy Yankee Pro Padel Team is thrilled to present this exceptional team to padel enthusiasts worldwide.
The next big thing in North America, padel is a high-octane sport and is a mix of tennis and squash. Widely considered as the fastest-growing sport in the world, there are over 25 million active padel players in 110 countries. In the U.S., the United States Padel Association (USPA) is committed to growing the number of players to over 10 million and the number of courts to over 30,000 courts by 2029.
The mission of the PPL is to create the most compelling version of padel for sports fans across North America with the new league providing the biggest stage for aspiring padel players across the continent. The PPL is the first of its kind, and the only professional padel tour in the world, to feature team-based competition in a unique and engaging, city-based, franchise format.