New U.S. Soccer National Training Center to Host Youth, National Team Camps

The $50 million facility in Fayetteville, Georgia is on schedule to open soon.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Fayetteville, Georgia is nearing completion, with plans for the first events to be youth and extended national team camps starting as early as May. The $50 million facility was funded in part by a donation from Blank, the owner of the Atlanta Falcons.

Why it matters

The new national training center will serve as a hub for the development of U.S. Soccer's youth and senior national teams, helping to grow the sport's popularity and talent pipeline in the Southeast region.

The details

While an official opening date has not been announced, the training center is on budget and on schedule. The first events planned for the facility include camps for some of U.S. Soccer's youth teams as well as extended national teams, set to begin in May.

  • The USSF Board of Directors discussed the training center during their annual general meeting on February 20, 2026.
  • Youth and extended national team camps are expected to begin at the facility in May 2026.

The players

Arthur M. Blank

Owner of the Atlanta Falcons, who donated $50 million towards the construction of the new U.S. Soccer National Training Center.

U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF)

The governing body for soccer in the United States, overseeing the national teams and development programs.

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What’s next

The USSF is expected to announce the official opening date and schedule of events for the new training center in the coming months.

The takeaway

The new Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center represents a significant investment in the growth and development of soccer in the Southeast, providing state-of-the-art facilities for the country's youth and national teams.