The U.S. Soccer Federation broke ground on its first-ever National Training Center and Headquarters on Monday, unveiling the new facility as the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center.
The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center is another step in the Federation’s ambitious strategic plan to grow soccer across the country and will directly impact each of U.S. Soccer’s five strategic pillars. The commitment to build a training center was made possible by a $50 million contribution last year from iconic businessman and philanthropist Arthur M. Blank, The Home Depot co-founder and Atlanta United owner.
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