U.S. Soccer opens $250 million training center ahead of World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
U.S. Soccer unveiled the Arthur M. Blank National Training Center, a $250 million facility in Atlanta, on May 7. The center consolidates various soccer programs under one roof and includes the federation’s headquarters, significantly boosting training resources ahead of the World Cup. Funding primarily comes from U.S. Soccer and various corporate sponsors, showcasing a growing investment in U.S. soccer. The federation's spending on national teams exceeded $107 million in fiscal year 2025, a stark increase from past years. As preparations continue, questions arise about the effectiveness of these investments on the men's team's performance compared to previous World Cups.
- •Arthur M. Blank National Training Center cost $250 million.
- •Funding includes significant contributions from corporate partners.
- •U.S. Soccer's spending on national teams has dramatically increased since 2001.
- •The men's team has shown improvement but has room for growth.
- •The center consolidates various training programs for better resources.
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"A $250 million training/office complex is part of a spending boom in U.S. soccer, but is the men's team any better than the last time the U.S. hosted the World Cup?
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