The Gotham FC Training Facility in Whippany, New Jersey is a purpose-built environment centered on elite performance, recovery and athlete well-being.
Designed for Gotham FC’s championship-winning professional women’s soccer team, the new training facility transforms existing buildings and infrastructure into an integrated, state-of-the-art environment tailored to the demands of elite performance for the Gotham Team. Guided by principles of athlete-centered design, durability and campus cohesion, the new space directly supports player performance, preparation and staff efficiency, from recovery and wellness spaces to the new locker room, dining hall, meeting rooms and offices.
Social spaces are leveraged to become dynamic connections between the existing buildings and critical sites that reinforce Gotham’s team culture. The use of wood throughout the new construction brings a feeling of warmth and connection to nature as it hints at a domestic scale—a first, true home for the team.
In addition to the three outdoor fields, a new pre-engineered metal building will house a full-size synthetic turf pitch, enabling year-round training on-site. By eliminating seasonal relocations and improving scheduling flexibility, the indoor field will support consistent player development while maximizing existing campus resources and strengthening the identity and cohesion of the team.
- phase construction beginning summer 2026