New renderings released of U.S. Soccer National Training Center

Governor Brian Kemp (R) of Georgia, JT Barlow, Arthur M. Blank, Cindy Parlow Cone, and other members of local and state governments get ready to break ground during the ground breaking of the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

By Doug Roberson

Oct 24, 2024

Construction of the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center continues in Fayetteville. U.S. Soccer released new renderings Thursday of parts of the $200 million center for the nation’s 27 soccer teams.

The main entrance and atrium into the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center.

The complex will comprise more than 200 acres and include more than 12 soccer fields and more 100,000 square feet of indoor courts.

The Blue locker room is one of the two largest locker rooms at the facility. It will likely to be used by the most senior teams on campus.

The National Training Center is being designed by Gensler, who have turned down numerous requests for interviews.

The players lounge will be attached to the main dining space and convertible for other uses.

Blank pledged $50 million toward the construction of the facility, which is targeted to be completed before the 2026 World Cup starts in North America. Atlanta will host several matches.

The ballroom can be used for events, classrooms and education, gatherings and more.

A studio for videos, podcasts, etc. will be included.

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