Investment by Figueras Supports Team’s Growth in Palm Beach as Padel Booms in the U.S.
Goats PPL II Squad to Kick Off Season at Miami Open on March 15
The Florida Goats, one of the most successful franchises in the Pro Padel League (PPL), today announced that international polo star Nacho Figueras has joined the team’s ownership group through a significant investment. Padel is the world’s fastest-growing sport and is rapidly gaining traction across North America, with Palm Beach emerging as one of the sport’s most dynamic new markets. The Goats recently relocated from Orlando to Palm Beach following a historic run in the Pro Padel League, capturing the inaugural PPL City’s Cup in 2024 and finishing first in the 2025 regular-season standings.
“I’ve dedicated my life to sport, first through polo and now through padel,” said Figueras. “Padel has always been an important part of life in Argentina, where I grew up, and it’s incredible to see how quickly the sport is growing in the U.S. Palm Beach already has a thriving padel community, and it’s the perfect place to help it grow even further. I’m thrilled to be part of building something special with the Goats.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Nacho into the Goats ownership, as he embodies everything about the culture we are establishing for the team,” said Florida Goats Owner & Chairman Steven Levin. “From our earliest conversations, it was evident that Nacho would be the perfect partner. He represents a lifestyle brand that speaks to our target audience, and his passion for the game, Argentinian roots, strong local connections, and business acumen will play a key role in the growth and expansion of our franchise”
Leveraging momentum from its first two seasons of competition, the Florida Goats are positioned for a strong 2026 campaign beginning July 9, when the Pro Padel League season opens in New York, followed by events in Los Angeles (August 13–16), Playa del Carmen (September 24–27), and Guadalajara (November 19–22). The season will culminate in neighboring Miami, where The City’s Cup Finals will be held December 3–6.
The Goats’ current roster for the 2026 PPL season features top-ranked women’s players Gemma Triay and Paula Josemaría Martín, while the men’s side is anchored by stars Leandro Augsburger and Jon Sanz.
While the 2026 PPL season begins in July with five events, the Goats’ PPL II team will kick off its campaign March 15 at the Miami Open. Launched earlier this year, PPL II is a player development initiative designed to identify, support, and elevate the next generation of men’s and women’s padel players in North America. When the Goats take the court at the Miami Open for the inaugural PPL II tournament, they will be led by the No. 1 overall pick in the first-ever PPL II Draft, Vinny Di Francesco, along with second-round selection Miguel Briega. The pair will play their first match against the Los Angeles Beat on Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. ET.
The Pro Padel League continues to build momentum as investment and interest in the sport accelerate globally. PPL franchises the New York Atlantics and Los Angeles Beat were recently valued at more than $10 million. Figueras is the latest athlete to invest in a PPL club, joining ATP tennis star Francis Tiafoe and AFC Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Paes. Additionally, prominent investors across sports and business have backed PPL teams and the league, including Edward Rogers, chair of the Toronto Blue Jays and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, who recently purchased a minority stake in the PPL’s Toronto Polar Bears.