ABOUT THE NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER

For the first time in U.S. Soccer’s history, everyone who has shaped the game, and everyone who will carry it forward, has a place to call home. Built on 113 years of competition, tradition, passion, and ommunity, the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center (National Training Center) stands alone as the home for soccer in America. It honors all that the game has been, while boldly investing in everything it is becoming.

Opening in Spring 2026 near the town of Trilith just south of Atlanta, the National Training Center is a world-class facility built for the entire soccer community: from players, members, staff, and coaches to referees, community, donors and fans. Designed with purpose, innovation and long-term impact in mind, it is one of the most accessible sports facilities ever built and a central hub for access to best-in-class training environments, technology, education and infrastructure that promotes sustainable success at every level of the game. A facility that strengthens the identity and culture around the growing game and embodies everything the U.S. Soccer Federation does in service to soccer.

This is the home for soccer in America.

Situated on a 200-acre site, the National Training Center currently occupies 123 developed acres, thoughtfully designed to allow for future growth as the game continues to evolve. Today, the National Training Center features:

• 17 outdoor playing surfaces including 13 regulation size natural grass fields, 2 artificial turf fields and 2 sand pitches for beach soccer
• 2 indoor playing surfaces featuring a 115,000 sq. ft indoor artificial turf training facility and a full-size futsal/power court
• 200,000 sq. ft. of indoor space featuring a 10,000 sq ft. high-performance gym, 20 locker rooms, 19 meeting rooms for members, coaches and community, and dedicated headquarters space for all U.S. Soccer staff

The National Training Center is more than a collection of fields and buildings; it is the U.S. Way personified. From how we create pathways for players from grassroots to the national stage to the infrastructure to support what it takes to compete at the highest level. From the memorable moments brought to life for fans to the commitment to learning, growth, and collaboration so every single member of our soccer community shares in the experience of building a new future. It is a facility designed for all, alongside those who are investing in the next chapter of soccer in America for generations to come.

The National Training Center is a statement of belief in what soccer can be when the entire game comes together as one.

The commitment to build the National Training Center was made possible by a $50 million contribution from Arthur M. Blank, land acquisition in partnership with Dan T. Cathy, significant investment from Michele Kang and support from Fayette County and the city of Fayetteville.