By Anthony Council and Blaire Taylor
Correspondents
Texas Metro News
Two teams in Dallas are getting major upgrades as city officials approved the Dallas Wings’ new practice facility and 80 new soccer fields for Dallas Trinity FC. Dallas City Council members voted 12-2 before the press conference for the new facilities. This will be funded by the Brimer bill, which allows the city to finance sports arenas and convention centers by using taxes collected from hotels, rental cars, and other tourism-related services. This $55 million investment brings the Dallas Wings back to Dallas, where the idea came about in 2022.
“In developing the practice facility, it’s not just looking to build courts but looking to build our community in Dallas,” Mayor Eric Johnson stated.
This practice facility will be located in Joey Georgusis Park in West Oak Cliff, a land area situated just six miles west of downtown Dallas. It will benefit not only one team but both teams, including Dallas Trinity FC.
“This facility, we’re not just looking to build courts, but to continue building our community here in Dallas,” said Greg Bibb, CEO and Managing Partner of the Dallas Wings.
The new facility will create greater opportunities for the community, particularly local youth, through basketball camps, clinics, and outreach programs. It will also provide a dedicated, state-of-the-art space for female world-class athletes, giving them the professional environment they deserve to train, recover, and grow the game.
Special features will include a custom locker room, a family room designed to support athletes with children, and a private nursing room, ensuring the facility meets both the athletic and personal needs of its players.
Bibb expressed his excitement about what the new facility means for the organization and the city.
“I feel great for the Dallas Wings, for the city of Dallas and for women’s athletics,” Bibb said.
He emphasized that the facility will be more than just a building it will be a true home for the players.
“A place that our athletes can call home, where they can train, where they can fuel, where they can rehab, and where they can relax,” he said, “and where they can get to be the best version of themselves.”
For Dallas Trinity FC, the vision is bold and community-focused. With nearly 200 acres of land, the mission for the site is to develop a world-class soccer destination, one that can host national and international tournaments while also serving local youth, school districts, and the surrounding neighborhoods.
“We believe that Joey Georgusis Park has what it takes to become a center of excellence, not just for our team, but for the entire city. And with the Wings leading the way, we’re excited to build alongside them. Together, we can build this space into something extraordinary,” said Jim Neal, Founder and CEO of FC Dallas.
The facility is scheduled to be completed by April 2026, just in time for the start of WNBA training camp, marking a significant milestone for the Dallas Wings and Dallas FC with the city’s commitment to supporting world-class women’s sports.
