Key Takeaways
- A $275 million sports complex called the Sports Performance Hub broke ground in Homestead, Florida on March 2
- The project is led by a group of former professional athletes, including NBA legend Manu Ginobili
- Miami FC (USL) will use the facility for home games and training at a planned 10,000-seat stadium
- The master plan includes a youth boarding school, sports medicine center, hotel, and public recreation facilities
- City officials say the project carries no additional cost to taxpayers
Former Pro Athletes Back Massive South Florida Complex
Homestead, Florida is now home to one of the largest youth and professional sports facility projects currently underway in the U.S. The Sports Performance Hub, a $275 million development, officially broke ground on March 2 at the site of Homestead Regional Park.
The project is backed by a group composed primarily of former professional athletes, including four-time NBA champion Manu Ginobili. City officials signed agreements with the group last year.
What the Facility Will Include
The centerpiece is a 10,000-seat stadium that will serve as the home venue for Miami FC, the USL Championship soccer club that competes one tier below MLS. The Homestead rodeo will also be based at the stadium.
Beyond the stadium, the master plan calls for a professional training academy, a youth boarding school, public recreation facilities, a sports-themed hotel, and a sports medicine and surgery center with physical therapy and rehabilitation services.
The complex will be built on and around the existing Homestead Regional Park, with plans to upgrade current playing fields and add new ones.
Public Investment and Community Impact
According to Homestead officials, the project will not require additional taxpayer funding. Mayor Steven D. Losner framed the development as both an economic and community investment.
“This project represents more than new fields and facilities. It’s an investment in our people,” Losner said. “The Sports Performance Hub will open doors for our youth, create jobs for our residents, and position Homestead as a destination for opportunity, wellness, and world-class competition.”
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