The Kitchen Pickleball is Now Leading MLP's Frisco Pandas
Last Edited
Nov 01 2024
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News
The Kitchen is thrilled to announce a game-changing partnership with Major League Pickleball's Challenger team, the Frisco Pandas.
The Kitchen will now take the helm for the Pandas, managing their marketing, operations, and sponsorship sales.
Founder Jared Paul is set to serve as the team’s General Manager, bringing The Kitchen’s passion and strategic expertise to one of MLP’s most promising franchises.
This weekend, the Pandas will hit the courts in Dallas, Texas, at the MLP Challenger Playoffs, where they’re aiming for a promotion to MLP’s Premier Level for 2025.
After scoring an impressive 10 points in Miami, the team is riding high on momentum and confidence. And with The Kitchen’s support, the Pandas are primed to make some serious noise in the league.
With an ownership group including Dude Perfect and NFL star Dak Prescott, the Pandas are ready to break new ground with a leadership team that’s got influence on and off the court.
The Pandas' Roster
The Frisco Pandas roster is stacked.
Leading the lineup is Ewa Radzikowska, a force in both tennis and pickleball. Since pivoting to pickleball, she’s claimed four Major League titles and two MVP honors—a true asset to the Pandas’ championship aspirations.
Also in the mix is Stefan Auvergne, a former Call of Duty champion turned pickleball pro. Born in Virginia but raised in France, Stefan brings fierce energy and focus, skills honed from a lifetime of competitive gaming and tennis.
Tammy Emmrich, the Pandas’ powerhouse from Johannesburg, brings her own impressive tennis pedigree, including appearances in the Billie Jean King Cup for Belgium.
Rounding out the roster is Michael Loyd, a Texas native and former collegiate tennis star who first found pickleball as a way to stay active in 2020. Loyd went pro just last month, bringing his court vision and tenacity to the Pandas lineup.
Amer Delic, a member of the Pandas' ownership group, said, “We’re very enthusiastic about our partnership with The Kitchen and look forward to taking the team to new heights.”
We couldn’t be more excited to finally announce this news. We are huge fans of the Frisco Pandas’ ownership group and are honored to be partnering with the team. Our goal is to lead them to a championship and make this franchise the most well-known and loved team in Major League Pickleball. — Jared Paul, The Kitchen founder
The Kitchen’s involvement marks a bold new chapter for the Pandas. Expect plenty of fan engagement, insider coverage, and energy on the court as The Kitchen team will be there for every game. And keep an eye out—rumor has it, there might be a rebrand and possible relocation on the horizon.
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