Overview
- League officials confirmed Mercedes-Benz Stadium as the home venue starting in 2028 with an initial configuration of about 28,000 seats.
- The Athletic reports a record $165 million expansion fee for the franchise, exceeding recent fees for Denver and Boston.
- AMB Sports and Entertainment will build new training facilities, with Arthur Blank pledging more than $20 million and hiring dedicated team leadership.
- The NWSL announced a new foundation with seed funding from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to advance women’s sports research focused on athlete health and performance.
- Commissioner Jessica Berman said Atlanta is the first club admitted via the ad hoc process and the league is targeting a 2028 launch for Team 18, with research underway on optimal playing surfaces given the stadium’s turf.