ATLANTA — Atlanta United announced Friday it broke ground on the expansion of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta.
The club also released new indoor renderings of the facility’s expansion, which is projected to be complete during the Summer of 2025.
The club recently held a ceremonial first dig to commence the expansion project, featuring Atlanta United President and CEO Garth Lagerwey, Vice President and Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra, Chief Business Officer Skate Noftsinger, AMB Sports and Entertainment CEO Rich McKay and Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin.
“We are thrilled to break ground on the expansion of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground,” Atlanta United President and CEO Garth Lagerwey said. “This is the next step in our commitment to developing top-tier talent, while providing world-class facilities for our current players and future generations of Atlanta United players. It will also serve as the premier destination for international clubs and federations that come to play in Atlanta. We are grateful for the support from our Chairman Arthur Blank, whose ambition has allowed our club to continue investing in the future of soccer in our region.”
Announced on April 11, the expansion will be highlighted by a two-story, 20,000-square foot development that will include numerous additions and improvements for player health and well-being, a state-of-the-art content production studio and dedicated space for its Academy and front office associates. The $23 million project will push total investment in the Marietta campus in excess of $85 million, bolstering the reputation of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground as one of the most prestigious soccer facilities in North America. The expansion will nearly double Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground’s footprint to 50,000-square feet, in addition to more than 500,000-square feet of playing surface, inclusive of six full-size fields and two warmup areas.
The expansion project is being led by IMPACT Development Management. Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio (RJTR) is the architectural and interior design firm, while Whiting-Turner is the general contractor.
Atlanta United (6-10-6, 24 points) returns to action Saturday, July 13 when it travels to play CF Montréal.
