US Soccer Federation plans national training center and new headquarters in Atlanta

The United States Soccer Federation is planning to build a national training center in Atlanta with financial support from Arthur Blank. U.S. Soccer on Friday announced plans for the training center. Blank, who owns the Atlanta Falcons and MLS's Atlanta United, has contributed $50 million for the project. The site for the facility will be selected in January, according to the announcement from U.S. Soccer. The facility will serve as headquarters for the U.S. Soccer Federation. It is to be designed to create a central hub for men’s and women’s soccer as well as youth programs, coaches and referees.