Real Madrid, Manchester City to Train in The Palm Beaches Ahead of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Two sites in Palm Beach region to be utilized
Posted On: May 20, 2025 By :Two of the biggest names in club soccer, Manchester City of England’s Premier League and Real Madrid of Spain’s La Liga, will be in the Palm Beaches, Florida, to train during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup which is scheduled to start next month around the United States.
Real Madrid will utilize Gardens North County District Park in Palm Beach Gardens while Manchester City will train at Lynn University in Boca Raton. The team practices will not be open to the public.
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Real Madrid has won the Club World Cup a record five times, while Manchester City claimed the most recent championship in 2023. Both teams have qualified for next season’s UEFA Champions League; Manchester City has won 10 league titles, seven FA Cups, eight League Cups and a Champions League in its history while Real Madrid has won 36 La Liga titles, 20 Copa del Reys and a record 15 Champions Leagues.
In recent years, The Palm Beaches have hosted training camps for teams in both Major League Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League as well as premier youth and amateur organizations such as U.S. Soccer, the Development Player League and 3v3 Live.
“This is an exciting time for North America as it prepares to host two of the world’s biggest soccer events — the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” said George Linley, executive director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. “As global attention turns to the United States, Florida and The Palm Beaches will proudly serve as an unrivaled sports destination, and we’re thrilled to partner with FIFA and two of the game’s most iconic clubs, Real Madrid and Manchester City.”
The 82-acre North County Gardens District Park in Palm Beach Gardens features 10 lighted multipurpose fields built to FIFA regulations, with state-of-the-art LED lighting for optimal play. The venue was a training site for numerous international teams participating in the CONCACAF Gold Cup and the CONMEBOL Copa América over the last two years in addition to five MLS clubs in 2025. Lynn University’s sports facilities include Bobby Campbell Stadium, a lighted venue with covered stands and seating for up to 500 fans.
“We’re incredibly excited and honored to welcome Manchester City to Lynn University as they prepare for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup,” said Kathy Kroupa, athletics director for Lynn University. “Hosting one of the world’s top football clubs is a tremendous opportunity for our university — not only as a premier training location but also as a chance to build meaningful relationships with world-class teams.”