FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. — The U.S. Soccer Federation will move its headquarters to Fayette County, Georgia.
According to a news release from Gov. Brian Kemp's office, the federation will also construct a first-of-its-kind national training center. The governor's office anticipates the move will create 440 new jobs through a $228 million investment.
Earlier this year, U.S. Soccer announced it had narrowed down its relocation options to metro Atlanta. Kemp said he and the entire Peach State is excited to welcome the federation to the growing Fayette County.
A U.S. Soccer release said the facility would be located in the Trilith area of Fayette County.
"U.S. Soccer joins a long and proud tradition of sports in the Peach State, including our fast-growing soccer fanbase," the governor said in a prepared statement. "This project will solidify Georgia's position at the forefront of this increasingly popular sport, from the success of our own Atlanta United team to the FIFA World Cup 2026 events in a few short years."
U.S. Soccer officials previously said the Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Company played an important role in bringing the facility to metro Atlanta. The soda giant has a long-term partnership with U.S. Soccer.
The facility will serve as the national center for the training and competition of all U.S. Soccer men's, women's, youth and extended national teams including the development of youth players, coaching and referee training.
“We’re proud to be building a home that will support the future of soccer in America,” said U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone.
U.S. Soccer anticipates breaking ground at the site in the spring of 2024. Visit www.ussoccer.com/jobs to learn more about open positions with U.S. Soccer.