NWSL infrastructure development highlighted during women’s sports events
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman discussed the significance of physical infrastructure for women's sports at a panel during 'Epicenter Week' in Portland. The newly opened Kaiser Permanente Performance Center, a joint facility for the WNBA's Fire and NWSL's Thorns, is emblematic of this progress. The $150 million site includes two soccer fields, basketball courts, and player-focused amenities. Nearly 75% of NWSL teams now have dedicated facilities, influencing player recruitment and organization identity. Berman emphasized that such infrastructure conveys permanence and trust in women's sports.
- •Jessica Berman highlights infrastructure's importance at Epicenter Week.
- •Kaiser Permanente Performance Center is a new $150 million facility.
- •Facility includes two full-sized soccer fields and basketball courts.
- •Nearly 75% of NWSL teams now have dedicated training facilities.
- •Infrastructure impacts player recruitment and team organization.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Building the future of women’s sports, literally. Plus: A record crowd in Georgia
"Full Time Newsletter ⚽| This is The Athletic’s weekly women’s soccer newsletter. Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox. Even though I was in Portland last week, I missed the celebration of Tobin Heath, who played her last game for the Thorns almost exactly four years ago. Saturday night, she finally got her proper sendoff, nutmeg and all. Today: 👷 The importance of infrastructure 🏟️ A storied venue’s record crowd 🗓️ World Cup schedule set First, progress you can see and feel …
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