The U.S. Soccer Federation broke ground on its first-ever National Training Center (NTC) and Headquarters today, unveiling the new facility as the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center.
The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center is another step in the Federation’s ambitious strategic plan to grow soccer across the country and will directly impact each of U.S. Soccer’s five strategic pillars. The commitment to build a training center was made possible by a $50 million contribution last year from iconic businessman and philanthropist Arthur M. Blank, The Home Depot co-founder and Atlanta United owner.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady, Marty Kemp, were on hand for the ceremonial “first dig,” along with Blank, U.S. Soccer and Fayette County officials and Dan Cathy, the founder of Trilith in Fayette County, Georgia, where the facility will be located.
The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center will span 200 acres and include more than a dozen soccer fields and over 100,000 sq. ft. of indoor courts for all 27 U.S. Soccer National Teams, including Senior Women’s and Men’s, Youth and Extended National Teams. The facility will also include more than 200,000 sq. ft. of high-performance facilities, locker rooms, meeting rooms and headquarters space for all U.S. Soccer employees and is expected to open in 2026.
“Today is another incredible day for soccer in America and in Georgia, and while my family and I are truly honored and humbled by the name of the center, it is not about us, it’s about the countless young men and women that will have the opportunity to chase their dreams here,” said Blank. “This facility will be more than just a place to play soccer, it will be a hub that will serve as a beacon of joy and opportunity for the surrounding community, and for all who walk through its doors. I look forward to our continued partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation and our shared…
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