Cancha Kings, a pickup soccer organization in Land O Lakes, has expanded from weekly Friday night games to daily evening matches on an artificial turf field behind ABC Pizza. The group now hosts 6-on-6 outdoor matches under lights for players aged 16 and older, attracting participants from multiple towns including Trinity and Palm Harbor. Organizer Jorge Prada attributes the group’s rapid growth to its community-focused mission of bringing people together through soccer and social activities. Local pizza owner George Fotopoulos provided the venue by opening his restaurant’s field, which is named after his mother Francine. The games feature a fun atmosphere with cash prizes for winning teams and themed nights inspired by the World Cup. Players often arrive on e-bikes and scooters from nearby neighborhoods to enjoy both competitive play and post-game pizza parties.
Key Points:
- Cancha Kings expanded from one Friday night game per week to daily evening matches on an artificial turf field behind ABC Pizza.
- The group hosts 6-on-6 outdoor soccer matches for players aged 16 and older under lights or car headlights.
- Organizer Jorge Prada started the group with indoor 7-on-7 games before outgrowing them and finding a partner in ABC Pizza owner George Fotopoulos.
