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Marietta City Council approves rezoning for new National Womenâs Soccer League soccer complex
TL;DR
Marietta City Council has approved the rezoning of a 33-acre site for a new National Womenâs Soccer League training facility. This development follows the announcement of an Atlanta team set to debut in 2028.
Key points
- Marietta City Council approved rezoning for a soccer complex
- The site is 33 acres on Franklin Gateway
- The Atlanta NWSL team will debut in 2028
- Arthur Blank is the owner of the new team
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Less than a month after a deal for development was announced, the National Womenâs Soccer League Atlanta team will have a new home in Marietta.
Channel 2 Action News reported when the new team was announced in November.
On Wednesday, the Marietta City Council approved rezoning requests for a 33-acre site on Franklin Gateway for a soccer training facility.
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The rezoning request came from AMB Sports and Entertainment, the sports organization owned by Home Depot co-founder Arthur M. Blank.
Through the organization, Blank owns the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, the Atlanta Drive and now, a professional womenâs soccer team.
Q&A
What is the location of the new NWSL soccer complex in Marietta?
The new NWSL soccer complex will be located on a 33-acre site on Franklin Gateway in Marietta.
When is the Atlanta NWSL team expected to debut?
The Atlanta NWSL team is planned to debut in 2028.
Who owns the new Atlanta NWSL team?
The new Atlanta NWSL team is owned by Arthur Blank.
