U.S. Soccer’s National Training Center officially has its new home.
Trilith in Fayette County, Georgia has been chosen as the host site for the previously announced National Training Center, U.S. Soccer announced Thursday. The decision is the latest step of a project that was originally announced in September.
“We’re proud to be building a home that will support the future of soccer in America,” said U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone. “The National Training Center will help player development at the highest level and serve as a central destination to support and inspire players across the country as well as a hub of knowledge and resources for all our member organizations.
“Beyond its national importance, the National Training Center will be an institution firmly rooted in its community,” Cone added. “U.S. Soccer will work with local officials and corporate partners on the ground to engage the vibrant communities in Fayette County and the Metro Atlanta area to build new career pathways to sport, connect with fans, and grow the soccer community.”
Atlanta United and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank was previously announced as key contributor to the funding of U.S. Soccer’s project. Blank is slated to contribute $50 million towards the project, U.S. Soccer previously stated.
The facility will serve as headquarters for the USSF, creating a central hub for the entire soccer community, including coaches and referees, to access best-in-class training, technology and infrastructure to promote successful and sustainable playing environments throughout the country.
Initial design plans for the National Training Center include projections for over a dozen soccer fields and over 100,000 square feet of indoor courts for all 27 of U.S. Soccer’s national teams including senior women’s and men’s, youth and extended national teams. The center will also include 200,000 sq. ft. of high-performance facilities, locker rooms, meeting rooms, and headquarters space for all U.S. Soccer employees.