Miami FC swank Sports Performance Hub

Article posted by Coliseum, March 18^th, 2026

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The Sports Performance Hub (SPH) (US) has officially begun construction on its 92-acre, world-class sports and education campus.

‘globenewswire.com’ stated that this privately-funded $280 million project is set to transform South Dade (US) into a global capital for athletic excellence, academic innovation and community development, all at no cost to the taxpayers. The groundbreaking ceremony, held at the former Homestead Sports Complex, gathered local officials, international sports figures and civic leaders to mark what many consider a generational investment in the region’s youth and economic future.

The Miami FC will have a new 10,000-seat stadium as part of the Sports Performance Hub in Homestead, a 92-acre, $280 million sports and education complex that began construction in March 2026.

The Miami FC is an American professional soccer team based in Miami, Florida (US) that competes in the United Soccer League (USL) Championship, the second tier of the American soccer pyramid.

The Pitbull Stadium is a college football and soccer stadium on the campus of the Florida International University (FIU) in the unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida (US). It is the home stadium of the USL Championship team Miami FC. The stadium opened in 1995 and has a seating capacity of 20,000.

Tampa (US)-based the United Soccer League (USL) is an organizer of various professional and amateur soccer leagues in the United States league system. The United Soccer League (USL) is the largest and fastest-growing professional soccer organization in North America possessing more than a decade of experience in bringing the world’s game to communities across the United States and Canada.

The now demolished Homestead Sports Complex was a baseball training facility located less than three miles from downtown Homestead, Florida (US). The facility seated 6,500 and expanded to 9,000 and provided parking for over 3,900 vehicles. A 200-bed dormitory facility located on the grounds of the Homestead Sports Complex complemented the training facilities. The dormitories consisted of 30 single rooms and 84 double rooms that were complete with the restrooms, the showers, the dressing areas, a full-service kitchen, and the recreational areas.

‘globenewswire.com’ further stated that the project is led by a distinguished group of global athletes and entrepreneurs including the soccer legend Juan Sebastián Verón (Argentine footballer), Darío Sala (Argentine footballer) and the Olympic gold medalist Pepe Sanchez. The Co-Founders are Gaston Remy, Emiliano Fernández Balagué, Riccardo Silva (Majority Owner of Miami FC), Nick Sakiewicz (longtime sports executive and real estate developer), the National Basketball Association (NBA) star Manu Ginobili, tennis pros Juan ‘Pico’ Mónaco and Mariano Zabaleta, and the National Football League (NFL) veteran Martin Gramatica.

A Global Ecosystem for the Next Generation The SPH is designed as a scalable model that integrates elite athletics with the high-performance education. The campus master plan includes:

Elite Multisport Academies: Specialized training and expert coaching in soccer, tennis, basketball, baseball, and American football;
World-class Boarding School: A residential preparatory environment for nearly 600 student-athletes;
Premier 10,000-seat Stadium: A modern venue for the Miami FC, the Homestead Championship Rodeo and regional entertainment;
Hospitality: A five-star sports-themed hotel and amenities;
Specialized Health Services and Wellness: An advanced sports medicine and surgery center to include physical therapy and rehabilitation; and
Inclusive Public Spaces: Recreation facilities, a children’s park and community infrastructure.

Noted Nick Sakiewicz, head honcho, Sports Performance Hub, “This project is about more than facilities or investment. It’s about people and possibility. With this privately-funded $280 million commitment we’re creating a place where the young athletes can dream bigger, the families can see real opportunity close to home and the Homestead community can thrive alongside them. By bringing together the elite multisport training, education and hospitality we are building an ecosystem that supports the whole athlete and strengthens the local economy for generations to come.”

Strategic Impact and Investment

As the Southern gateway to Miami the SPH serves as a strategic link between Latin America, the United States and the world. The project is supported by a $280 million investment excluding approximately $60 million in land value under an 80-year lease with the City of Homestead. Development will occur in two phases: Phase 1 (2025-2026) will establish core non-residential academies and training infrastructure. Phase 2 (2026-2027) will add the hotel, student housing and the Miami FC home stadium. The SPH also holds a 60 percent majority stake in the Miami FC, the City’s longest-standing professional soccer club, providing a direct pathway for the student-athletes to advance to the professional levels. During the groundbreaking the Miami FC also announced a landmark partnership with Avianca thus establishing the Colombian airline as the team’s main kit sponsor and exclusive carrier.

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