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Boston Clubs Use New Facilities to Strengthen Local Ties

Teams are expanding training sites to support operations and connect with residents in multiple neighborhoods.

By Boston Sport Desk · Published July 17, 2026

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Boston Legacy FC is constructing a $27 million privately-funded performance center in Brockton on a 24-acre complex, scheduled to be ready for the 2026 NWSL preseason by January. This project forms part of broader efforts by local clubs to maintain training operations while reaching residents in surrounding areas.

Facility Projects Underway

Ground was broken on a new $70 million athletic and recreational facility in Dorchester called Fieldhouse+, which is set to open next year after receiving $12 million in additional funding. A massive $325 million redevelopment of White Stadium in Franklin Park is underway to replace the crumbling 75-year-old venue with a new home for Boston's NWSL team and Boston Public Schools athletics, with completion expected by the end of summer 2027. New Balance opened a 500,000-square-foot state-of-the-art multi-sport facility at Boston Landing in Brighton, featuring an indoor track, research lab, and hyperbaric chamber for training professional and local athletes. Fenway Park was named 'Sports Facility of the Year' at the Sports Business Journal Awards, recognized for hosting 438 events last year and becoming the first carbon-neutral MLB ballpark.

Operations and Community Links

These sites allow clubs to run year-round programs that serve both elite athletes and school groups. The Brockton center will give Boston Legacy FC dedicated space ahead of the 2026 season. White Stadium redevelopment targets shared use by the NWSL side and Boston Public Schools teams. Fieldhouse+ in Dorchester adds capacity for recreational activities once it opens. The Brighton facility provides advanced tools that clubs and community users can access for daily training.

Next Steps for Local Teams

Clubs will continue integrating the new spaces into schedules as construction finishes. Residents can follow updates through team channels and city announcements to learn about access programs at the completed venues.

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