San Diego FC, the city's newest Major League Soccer team, celebrated the grand opening of its cutting-edge training facility, the Sharp Healthcare Performance Center. The 28-acre campus boasts a 50,000-square-foot performance center, five soccer fields, a world-class gym, and other amenities. The project, spearheaded by team Chairman Mohamed Mansour and Vice Chairman Cody Martinez, marks a significant milestone for the club and signifies San Diego FC's commitment to excellence.
San Diego FC will be judged by its performance at Snapdragon and inside stadiums around Major League Soccer . Their level of play will be determined by countless hours of work inside a facility about 16 miles to the east.
On Tuesday morning the first year MLS club hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its one-of-a-kind training ground - the Sharp Healthcare Performance Center.The centerpiece of the club's 28-acre campus is the 50 thousand square foot performance facility. It is flanked by five soccer fields - three with natural turf for the MLS team and two featuring synthetic turf for academy players. Inside is a 5,800 square foot gym that sporting director Tyler Heaps considers the best in world football.
"The history of this property goes back so far, so having a new chapter in that history and everything about sports, and youth and positivity - it's amazing," Martinez said."So I know that our ancestors are smiling down because we continue to create new history for this property." NBC 7 & Telemundo 20 are SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOLS! Help make an impact on the education of San Diego County students!The campus also houses the club's youth academy - Right to Dream. The first class of boys will take up residence in the fall. Girls will begin training there a year later.
San Diego FC debuts February 23rd, visiting defending MLS champion LA Galaxy. Their home opener takes place March 1 against St. Louis.
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