MIAMI – Miami FC announced on Monday it had reached a landmark agreement with Sports Performance Hub (SPH), a premier multi-sport/entertainment complex and preparatory boarding school including elite training facilities, which will see SPH become a stakeholder of Miami FC and the planned construction of a new soccer-specific stadium in Homestead, Fla.

The announcement comes after Miami-Dade County approved a November 20th legislative item that puts SPH’s long-term plan into action for South Miami-Dade.

The deal brings together SPH's unparalleled expertise in professional soccer, including leaders Darío Sala and Juan Sebastián Verón, who were recently added to Miami FC’s Executive Leadership Board, and Riccardo Silva, principal owner of Silva International and The Miami Football Club.

The group’s experience in sports management, performance enhancement, and business development promises to elevate the club's profile, enhance player development, and cement Miami FC's position as a top-tier force in American soccer. The SPH site, which includes a residential student-athlete academy, training facilities, sports-themed hotel and restaurants, also provides a permanent training headquarters and stadium for Miami’s USL Championship club.

“We're thrilled to join forces with SPH, leveraging their world-class expertise to propel Miami FC to new heights,” said Silva. “This agreement will be a game-changer for our fans, players, and the entire Miami-Dade soccer community.”

“After months of collaborative effort with Miami FC, we're proud to unveil this comprehensive partnership,” added Sala, SPH Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder. “Our initial focus will be on optimizing club operations, enhancing performance on and off the pitch, and in a second phase, investing in state-of-the-art infrastructure, including training facilities and a stadium."

“Miami FC remains fully committed to our vision for this incredible Miami-Dade community we call home,” said Mario Roitman, CEO of Miami FC. “This major step for our club doubles down on that commitment from the foundations of our youth programs all the way to the 1st team, and we could not be more excited about the opportunity to build the future of this sport with SPH in South Miami-Dade.”

“We're committed to fostering a strong connection with the Miami community,” said Verón, SPH Chairman. “Through grassroots initiatives and fan engagement programs, we'll make Miami FC a beloved and integral part of the city's fabric while providing a pathway to fulfill the dreams of our youth.”

More news will be unveiled in the coming weeks and months as the group develops this new path for its future and construction of the new complex in Homestead, Fla.