Gotham FC announced on Wednesday that the club will construct a 27,000-square-foot training facility in Whippany, N.J., that is targeted for completion in the summer of 2027.
The former Red Bull New York training center will be transformed into Gotham’s first dedicated training facility in the club’s history. New York-based SHoP Architects will help oversee the renovations. SHoP previously built the Barclays Center and Brooklyn Tower.
“We are building Gotham FC with the ambition to become one of the defining clubs in women’s soccer and a global brand in sport,” club governor Carolyn Tisch Blodgett said. “Creating our first dedicated training facility is a major milestone in that journey because it gives our players and staff something every great club needs: a true home. This investment reflects our belief that world-class athletes deserve world-class environments. We are building a place designed around performance, recovery, development and connection, while creating a foundation that will support generations of players to come. As the women’s game continues to accelerate around the world, we want Gotham FC to help set the standard for what is possible and build something that endures.”
New Facility To Feature Elite Performance Resources for Gotham FC
Once the transformation is fully complete, the new facility will feature three grass playing surfaces (one heated). Two of the fields are FIFA-certified and will be dedicated to first-team activities; the club plans to build a full-size indoor turf field.
“We are building an environment that allows our athletes to perform, recover and develop at the highest level every day,” president of soccer operations Yael Averbuch West said. “This facility represents a major step in aligning our infrastructure with our sporting ambitions and ensures we continue to set elite standards.”
Midge Purce: New Facility Will ‘Dramatically Impact Every Player’s Experience’
Players will make use of a 3,000-square-foot gym, a hydrotherapy room, a dedicated player recovery room and lounge and a dining area where meals will be prepared by a performance chef. There will also be spaces for the families of players and other performance and operational spaces.
“Gotham leadership has been incredibly intentional in developing a strategy that positions our club amongst the best,” forward Midge Purce explained. “I’m really proud to see the club progress in a way that will dramatically impact every player’s experience and career positively. This is a big step and a win all around!”
The site will also feature a press room and content studio. “The Gotham Quad,” which the club described as “a place for the Gotham community to relax, celebrate and grow,” will be an interconnected social area.
Jaelin Howell: ‘This Shows How Much Our Club Wants To Continue To Grow in Every Aspect’
“We are so excited for this world-class training facility to be built,” midfielder Jaelin Howell said. “This shows how much our club wants to continue to grow in every aspect. We are so grateful to our ownership group for continually investing and supporting us in all the ways we need.”
Input from players, coaches and performance staff was used for the facility’s design. The yet-to-be-named training center will also host local youth soccer clinics and events.
“I’m thrilled about the new training ground,” head coach Juan Carlos Amorós stated. “I want to thank ownership and management for making this vision a reality. It’s a major step toward our shared ambition of making the club a benchmark in the soccer world. This will elevate the experience for players, staff, and the entire community, and I can’t wait to get started.”
South Ward Central will continue to provide updates on the progress of the facility all the way through the expected summer 2027 opening.
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