There was big news out of Woodbine Entertainment on March 23 as it announced that it is prepared to designate a portion of its 684-acre land at Woodbine Racetrack for the development of a new high-performance training centre and stadium for women’s and men’s soccer in the heart of Toronto’s Rexdale community.
In working with private investors and various stakeholders, the soccer project would feature an 8,000-seat soccer-specific stadium and a 38,000 square foot training facility with a world-class grass pitch that meets FIFA professional standards. The venue would be a destination for national soccer training, hosting international federations preparing for major international events, and potentially be a groundbreaking opportunity for the further development of women’s soccer in this country, from grassroots to the highest levels of competition.
