Kaiser Permanente Performance Center
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2026
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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.
A new model for performance
The facility includes two full-size soccer pitches, an outdoor skills zone, a 17,000-square-foot practice gym with two full-size basketball courts, and an 8,000-square-foot high-performance strength and conditioning center incorporating fitness equipment, yoga studio, recovery lounges, nutrition and sports medicine.
The performance space was designed to meet the physical, mental and physiological needs of female athletes, with the goal of supporting performance, longevity and well-being. Dedicated yoga and Pilates spaces, recovery-focused environments, refueling stations, family rooms and private athlete lounges support the many dimensions of an athlete’s day. A comprehensive nutrition program led by a full-time chef and nutritionist further enhances the high-performance training experience.
“The Kaiser Permanente Performance Center was intentionally designed to support the unique needs of professional female athletes from performance and recovery to nutrition and collaboration. It’s a facility that reflects how design elevates an athlete’s day-to-day experience,” said Sherri Privitera, Senior Principal.
Bringing Portland together
By bringing the Portland Thorns and Portland Fire together, the facility creates opportunities for the teams to share knowledge, resources and traditions while maintaining their distinct identities. The result is an environment that strengthens each team while contributing to a broader culture of excellence in women’s sport. The facility sits on a former Nike 12-acre campus, creating a substantial new home for professional women’s sport in Portland. The facility extends beyond training by reflecting Portland’s culture of community participation. More than a team facility, it is Portland’s performance center, welcoming fans, young athletes and neighbors into the life of the teams.
Designed for what’s next
The Kaiser Permanente Performance Center represents a broader shift in how professional women’s sports environments can be designed: purpose-built ecosystems responsive to the specific needs of female athletes.
By integrating training, recovery, nutrition, wellness, collaboration and community under one roof, the center creates an environment designed to help today’s athletes reach their highest potential and inspire the next generation to do the same. It is a performance center built for two teams but designed with a much bigger purpose: to elevate performance, celebrate collaboration and create a place where female athletes can thrive.
“This facility reflects our commitment to the short- and long-term investment in our players in every aspect of their performance, recovery, and overall wellbeing, and represents everything we believe the future of women’s athletics can be,” said RAJ Sports Co-Owner and Portland Fire and Portland Thorns Governor, Lisa Bhathal Merage.
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