The Brief
- Motorists on Franklin Gateway in Marietta are witnessing the beginning of a major transformation as the city’s sports landscape evolves with a new 33-acre development.
- Arthur Blank joined the City of Marietta and the National Women’s Soccer League on Friday to officially break ground on a world-class training facility for the league’s 17th expansion team.
- While the training headquarters will be located in Marietta, the new NWSL Atlanta franchise is scheduled to begin play in 2028 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
MARIETTA, Ga. – A sprawling 33-acre site in Marietta is being transformed into a world-class training facility for the National Women’s Soccer League’s newest franchise. Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, is bringing the franchise to Atlanta. He joined city officials and league leadership on Friday to mark the formal start of construction.
This facility will serve as the home base for the expansion team awarded to AMB Sports and Entertainment in November 2025. The project arrives at a pivotal time for the region, as the groundbreaking takes place just months before the World Cup series is set to arrive in Atlanta.
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