The renderings reveal vision for state-of-the-art facility and are an important next step moving the Club closer to groundbreaking later this year
SAN FRANCISCO (March 5, 2025) – Bay FC, the professional soccer franchise representing the Bay Area in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), announced today Olson Kundig – an award-winning architectural and interior design firm – as the architect of record for the Bay FC Training Facility located on Treasure Island, the center of the Bay. The world-class training facility offers iconic 360-degree views—from San Francisco’s Financial District to the Golden Gate Bridge, North Bay, the Bay Bridge, and East Bay. Bay FC’s new home is designed to empower athletes, support staff, and create opportunities for community and youth connections, marking the next step in the team becoming a global sports franchise.
“In order to be a global sports franchise, the team needs its own home and dedicated facility. Tom Kundig and the Olson Kundig team understand our priority of player-centricity and also designed an inspirational and stunning space which reflects a sense of home for our players and staff,” said Bay FC CEO Brady Stewart. “Olson Kundig are true innovators and are helping us future proof the facility and create something uniquely designed for our athletes that will nurture the whole person and unlock maximum potential. The facility will have state-of-the-art training and recovery amenities combined with resources designed to support our athletes off the pitch that will allow us to build a unique culture and high-performing team.”
Led by Olson Kundig design principals Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, and Steven Rainville, AIA, LEED AP, the Bay FC Training Facility combines sports science with a warm, residential sensibility to set new standards in innovation, peak performance, and supporting the total health of athletes. The architecture incorporates human-scaled proportions, natural materials, and central courtyards to create a bright, well-ventilated environment that enhances performance and fosters a sense of home. Locally sourced materials and immersive environmental graphics reinforce this notion of home while reflecting Bay FC’s identity.
“The design of Bay FC Training Facility reflects California’s climate and cultural history, grounding it as both a symbolic and literal center of the Bay,” said Kundig. “Players commit to training together, building relationships, and working as a team every day. The design acknowledges the complexity of that commitment—to the sport, the team, and the place that supports them both.”
The facility features clear circulation pathways and a balance of private and communal spaces—from three training fields to dedicated recovery areas—ensuring seamless transitions between training, preparation, and downtime for both athletes and staff. Beyond the pitch, the facility will invest in top-of-the-line resources to support athletes’ long-term success, including career development, educational resources, and business training.
Embracing its position within San Francisco, Bay FC Training Facility will integrate seamlessly into Treasure Island’s sports and recreational landscape. In collaboration with the City of San Francisco and the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA), the training center’s design will complement existing and planned amenities while fostering meaningful public engagement.
Bay FC Training Facility is expected to open in advance of the 2027 NWSL season.
About Olson Kundig
Now in its sixth decade of practice, Olson Kundig is a collaborative design practice whose work includes private and multi-family residential, commercial and mixed-use design (including wineries and sports facilities), cultural and museum projects, exhibition design, hospitality projects, places of worship, interior design, product design and landscape design. With deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, the firm and its team of over 350 work with clients around the world. More information at olsonkundig.com.
About Bay Football Club
Bay Football Club (Bay FC) is the professional soccer franchise representing the Bay Area and the 14th team to join the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Bay FC was established in April 2023 and co-founded by USWNT legends Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne, Danielle Slaton, and Aly Wagner in partnership with global investment firm Sixth Street and an investor group of leading tech, business and sports executives. Sixth Street’s investment is the largest institutional investment to date in a women’s professional sports franchise. Bay FC is changing the face of women’s soccer as we know it. The Club began play in the 2024 season. Tickets are now on sale for Bay FC at https://bayfc.com and fans can follow Bay FC’s social channels (@wearebayfc) for the latest news, merchandise, and events.
