Charlotte FC Training Facility

Athletic

USA

Charlotte, North Carolina

The Opportunity

Charlotte FC set out to create one of the first fully built-out professional soccer training facilities in the United States, establishing a benchmark for MLS clubs. The expansion franchise needed a space that would serve multiple teams, balance functionality with clean aesthetics, and support their long-term vision for player development and organizational growth.

The Solution

PLAE collaborated with Charlotte FC to create what was described as a "simple room done savagely well." The team delivered custom turf, flooring, racks, and equipment, partnering with a local artist for hand-airbrushed murals. By carefully listening to soccer-specific coaching needs, PLAE designed a space balancing performance, simplicity, and visual appeal that has impressed visiting coaches across the league.

The Opportunity

The Parramatta Eels set out to build the world's largest Rugby League training facility, serving men's, women's, and youth pathway programs. The Sydney-based NRL club needed a high-performance environment that could support large squad training simultaneously, with dedicated spaces for strength work, speed development, tactical preparation, and recovery.

The Solution

PLAE partnered with the Eels to deliver their Centre of Excellence. The facility features performance flooring, athletic turf for speed and agility work, dedicated wrestling mats, and fully outfitted strength areas with custom-branded equipment. Every detail reinforces team identity while maximizing functionality. Multiple squads can now train together seamlessly, setting a global benchmark for professional rugby facilities.

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