U.S. Soccer’s headquarters are set to move to the Atlanta area with the federation to build a training center in the region thanks in part to a $50 million donation from Arthur Blank, per an announcement today.
The federation has long been based in Chicago, but began exploring options to move elsewhere with the past couple of years. Atlanta, along with the Triangle area of North Carolina, were tapped as the frontrunners, with Atlanta eventually winning out.
“America’s top athletes deserve the best when it comes to preparing them for competition on the global stage and I’m thrilled U.