The Charlotte Football Club is getting a permanent home and training facility, the team said Wednesday. The site is where the club already has its practice fields.  

The Charlotte FC announced a deal for a 52,000-square-foot training facility and headquarters. The facility in southeast Charlotte will have four fields and space for the club's business operations.

What You Need To Know

  • The Charlotte Football Club announced a deal for a new headquarters and training facility

  • The club's 110 employees will work at the 52,000-square-foot facility and all of its teams will be housed there

  • The facility will have four fields, including one with synthetic turf

  • The club already practices at the field on the site, but this will be a permanent home for the teams

"A permanent training facility and business headquarters for Charlotte FC has been a priority for the club since it was launched, and we’re excited to reach an agreement to bring this to life,” Charlotte FC owner David Tepper said in a news release.

Charlotte FC's First Team, MLS NEXT Pro and Academy teams will all practice at the site.

“The timeline for this project was crucial, and we’re delighted to deliver a first-class facility to our players and staff in spring 2023. This is an important milestone for our club and reflects our commitment to continue investing in infrastructure that will allow Charlotte FC to be a leader in Major League Soccer, both on and off the pitch,” he said.

The club said renovations on the headquarter buildings would begin immediately, with plans to open the facilities in the spring. The club's more than 110 employees will all work at the new headquarters.

The club said it already spent money to put training fields on the property. Once complete, the training facility will have four fields, including one with synthetic turf.

“Today is a special day for our organization as this facility will be a pivotal part of what pushes Charlotte FC to the forefront of soccer in North America in the years ahead,” said club sporting director Zoran Krneta. “Having all of our teams in the same location is vital to our sporting vision and creates an optimal environment for our players and staff to perform at the highest levels across each step of our professional pathway.”

“Staying in the heart of Charlotte allows increased access to our athletes and fields, which is a key factor in expanding our impact on the community. The potential for a wide selection of private and public programming on our campus will play a significant role in the growth of the game," club president Joe LaBue said. 

"This is a massive step forward, and we believe this facility will become a cornerstone for Charlotte FC as we continue to build a football club the Carolinas are proud of,” he said.