US trains for World Cup at new $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of Atlanta
The U.S. Soccer National Training Center has opened in Fayetteville, Georgia, ahead of the 2026 World Cup. This $250 million facility features 19 fields and is designed to support all 27 U.S. national teams. Players and officials express excitement about the advanced amenities compared to previous training locations.
- ▪The new training center spans 200 acres and includes 13 full-size grass fields, two artificial turf fields, and two indoor fields.
- ▪It was funded with a $50 million lead gift from Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank.
- ▪The facility is a significant upgrade from previous training locations, which included smaller and less equipped sites.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUS trains for World Cup at new $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of AtlantaJozy Altidore says the U.S. Soccer National Training Center is far different from where he trained with the national team a decade agoByRONALD BLUM AP sports writerMay 28, 2026, 7:04 PM1:26United States soccer players work on a drill at the new national training complex, Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ga., ahead of the 2026 World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Ronald BlumThe Associated PressFAYETTEVILLE, Ga. -- Jozy Altidore arrived at the new U.S.
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