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The United States Soccer Federation announced on Friday plans to build a national training center in Atlanta, where it will relocate its headquarters from its longtime home in Chicago. U.S. Soccer says that the center will be utilized by all 27 national teams, including women, men, youth and extended national teams.
Atlanta United FC owner Arthur Blank has contributed $50 million toward the project. The exact location in Atlanta will be decided on in January, U.S. Soccer said in a press release.
“This National Training Center will accelerate the growth of soccer in this country and will represent a commitment to developing elite soccer players for decades to come,” U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone said. “Investing in youth and adult programs as well as our Extended National Teams reflects our commitment to ensuring that players of all ages and backgrounds can find a home and thrive in this sport. These investments are a signal to our players, coaches, referees, members and fans that the…
