Today, marked an unforgettable day for Bay FC and the city of San Francisco. The club and city broke ground on the new state-of-the-art Sports Performance Center on Treasure Island.
The facility will be built and created specifically for women athletes and be the home for Bay FC’s players, coaches, and staff.
Who was on hand at the groundbreaking?
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey joined Bay FC Defender Abby Dahlkemper, Bay FC Co-Chair and Sixth Street Co-Founding
Partner Alan Waxman, Bay FC Board Member and Sixth Street Managing Director Jenny Walsh, Bay Collective CEO Kay Cossington, and Bay FC Co-Founders and U.S. Women’s National Team Legends Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne, Aly Wagner, and Danielle Slaton were on hand for the momentous occasion.
“Sports are helping drive San Francisco’s recovery. And just like San Franciscans show up for our teams, Bay FC has consistently shown up for our city,” said Mayor Daniel Lurie. “With this training ground, Bay FC is bringing their team another step closer to their San Francisco fans. As mayor, I want every organization in San Francisco committed to helping our communities—and this team is a shining example.”
“Bay FC’s Sports Performance Center is a landmark investment in both women’s sports and the future of Treasure Island,” said Supervisor Matt Dorsey. “This project reflects San Francisco’s commitment to excellence and opportunity, and will stand as a world-class home for athletes while also strengthening community connections across the Bay Area. I’m proud to celebrate this milestone and excited for the inspiration and economic vitality Bay FC will bring to District 6 and our city.”
“This is a defining moment not just for Bay FC and women’s soccer in the Bay Area, but for professional women’s sports in the United States,” said Alan Waxman, Bay FC Co-Chair and Sixth Street Co-Founding Partner and CEO. “Treasure Island will be more than just a home for our team—it will be a hub for the community and an inspiring space for the next generation of women athletes. As we enter the next chapter in our journey, our Performance Center will establish us as a leading global sports franchise. I want to thank the City and County of San Francisco, its elected officials, and its workers for helping us make history.”
“Laying the foundation for our new training facility marks the start of a new era for all of us at Bay FC,” said Bay FC Defender Abby Dahlkemper. “This facility reflects not just the vision and ambition of this club, but just how far professional women’s soccer has come and where it’s headed. Having a facility built specifically for our club will ensure that we can train, grow, and recover exactly the way we need to. I am so excited for the next chapter in our journey and the opportunity to continue inspiring the next generation of athletes across the Bay Area.”
“I have seen world-class facilities all over the world, however, Bay FC’s new Performance Center will be setting a new benchmark for women’s professional football globally,” said Bay Collective CEO Kay Cossington. “Our players deserve a facility that reflects their talent and ambition. Empowering female athletes has been my lifelong mission, and now women’s soccer is taking its next leap that will set higher standards and achieve milestones that will shape the future of the sport.”
In March, Bay FC shared the first renderings of the facility and today, they are breaking ground. It’ll be massive step forward for women’s soccer in the Bay Area and the NWSL’s rising standard for all of their players.
The training facility is expected to open prior to the 2027 NWSL season.
