Angel City FC to move into training grounds previously occupied by NFL's Los Angles Rams

What happened?

Angel City announced on Thursday that it will officially relocate to a nine-acre site on the campus of California Lutheran University. The club has been on a search for a training facility, and now Angel City will move into the space - previously used by the NFL's Los Angeles Rams - for at least four years.

The club said that there will be a multimillion-dollar remodel, and the approximately 50,000 square feet of indoor space will make it the largest facility dedicated solely to an NWSL club.

The bigger picture

The performance center has a full-size pitch and a half. This is the largest performance facility dedicated solely to an NWSL club. The renovation is expected to be completed by 2025 NWSL preseason.

Other details on the facility:

• A 5,400-square-foot gym equipped with brand-new performance and sport science technology in addition to direct pitch access with roll-up doors.
• Custom lockers for players, coaches, staff, and a dedicated locker room for players under 18.
• New hydrotherapy area including cold and hot plunge pools and saunas.
• A private outdoor relaxation lounge.
• A 3,400-square-foot medical treatment and rehabilitation area, a private recovery room, private doctor's office and medical staff offices.
• Elevated nutrition area for athletes to fuel with fresh, nutritious meals prepared onsite.
• Children’s playroom to support the families of our players and staff.
• Custom pre- and post-training nutrition and supplement area.
• A 930-square-foot team meeting and film room, coaching and performance offices for soccer operations staff, and studio for content capture and interviews.

What Angel FC co-founder and president Julie Uhrman is saying:

"This is a major milestone in the history of our club. We are committed to building a championship-level experience for our staff and players. This new dedicated performance center, the largest in the NWSL, lives up to our ambitions, setting a new bar for what professional athletes need to become champions on the pitch and support their needs off the pitch.”

ACFC General Manager Angela Hucles Mangano said: "From a sporting perspective, having a performance center that truly meets the unique needs of our athletes is absolutely critical. Our players and staff have long awaited this training facility and will benefit greatly from brand-new equipment and custom spaces. These invaluable resources are essential for performing at the highest level, and a primary need to provide a standard of professional excellence for our athletes."

What's next for Angel City?

Angel City did not make it through to the NWSL postseason, and finished in 12th place in the league standings.