
U.S. Soccer’s New Atlanta Training Hub Aims to Elevate the Game
U.S. Soccer’s new Atlanta training complex, funded by Arthur Blank, promises to reshape the nation’s soccer landscape while tackling existing challenges.
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U.S. Soccer’s new Atlanta training complex, funded by Arthur Blank, promises to reshape the nation’s soccer landscape while tackling existing challenges.

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From July 5‑16 the U.S. Under-20 women’s national team will train in Fayetteville, Georgia, playing matches against England and Colombia before finalizing a roster for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.

Northwestern midfielder Keira Kemmerley has been selected for the U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team training camp in Fayetteville, Georgia, a stepping stone toward the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

The squad arrived in Georgia to train at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, a 200‑acre complex that promises a dedicated home base as the team prepares for its opening World Cup match in Los Angeles.

Hundreds of supporters welcomed the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team in Fayetteville, where they will train at a state‑of‑the‑art facility ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Atlanta is positioning itself as a premier soccer destination, with Mercedes‑Benz Stadium set to host a semifinal.

Hundreds of supporters gathered in Atlanta before the team moved to a state‑of‑the‑art facility that will host all U.S. national squads

The newly opened Arthur M. Blank National Training Center in Fayetteville serves as the first home base for all 27 U.S. Soccer National Teams and signals a bold push to make soccer the nation’s most played sport.