How the FA helped US Soccer build its new home
Summary
US Soccer has opened a new $228 million national training center near Atlanta, inspired by England’s St George’s Park. The Football Association (FA) in England helped US Soccer by sharing knowledge and advice during the planning and building of the facility.Key Facts
- The new US Soccer training center covers 200 acres and is located outside Atlanta.
- US Soccer officials visited St George’s Park, the English national training center, to learn from its design and operation.
- The FA willingly shared information and experience with US Soccer to help build the new center.
- The facility will host the US teams’ pre-World Cup training camp.
- The training center aims to support the growth and success of soccer across the United States.
- Matt Crocker, US Soccer’s former sporting director, previously worked for the FA and helped with coaching appointments.
- The new center represents US Soccer’s effort to create a “home” for the sport in a large and diverse country.
- The training center opens as the US prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada.
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