Kaiser Permanente Performance Center, Only Dual-Sport Women’s Professional Training Facility, Opens in Portland, Oregon

The opening of the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center marks a defining moment not only for the Thorns and Fire, but for the continued growth of women’s professional sports. The facility sets a new benchmark for athlete-centered performance environments, bringing together elite training, holistic health, sports science and cutting-edge innovation in a shared space two professional women’s sports teams.

Located in Portland, Oregon, the 100,000-square-foot facility provides the Thorns and the Fire with world-class resources tailored to their unique performance needs. The space features an elite training ecosystem that integrates advanced strength and conditioning, sports science, sports medicine, recovery, nutrition and lifestyle into one seamless athlete experience.

“The Kaiser Permanente Performance Center was intentionally designed to support the unique needs of professional female athletes from performance and recovery to nutrition, collaboration and comfort,” said Populous Senior Principal Sherri Privitera. “It’s a facility that reflects how design elevates an athlete’s day-to-day experience, while also showcasing the increasing investment and evolution in women’s sports.”

Designed by Populous, the center creates an integrated performance ecosystem that brings together high-performance training, advanced recovery, lifestyle support, nutrition and meaningful connection, designed to meet the physical, mental and physiological demands of female athletes.

“Our vision for the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center was always centered on our athletes and creating the best possible environment for them to perform and thrive,” said RAJ Sports Co-Owner and Portland Fire and Portland Thorns Governor Lisa Bhathal Merage. “This facility reflects our long-term investment in our players, their performance, recovery and overall wellbeing, and represents the kind of infrastructure we believe will help define the next era of women’s sports.”

Among the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center’s notable features are:

• Two full-sized soccer pitches and an outdoor training zone
• A 17,000-square-foot practice gym featuring two full-sized basketball courts
• A 8,000-square-foot strength and performance center with industry-leading equipment, outdoor turf training space and dedicated yoga and Pilates studio, outfitted with the latest Nike Strength and Lifetime Fitness equipment
• A full-service dining room led by a full-time chef and nutritionist, featuring performance-focused meals and fueling stations throughout the facility
• An integrated elite training program combining strength and conditioning, sports science and sports medicine, including hydrotherapy pools plus an AlterG.
• Dedicated family spaces designed to support players and their loved ones
• Team meeting spaces and content creation studios
• Private player entrance and secured parking for each team to ensure privacy

The Kaiser Permanente Performance Center reflects a new era of investment in women’s sports, where purpose-built environments can elevate performance and athlete wellbeing. By bringing two professional women’s together, the facility sets a new benchmark for what’s possible for the future of the sport.