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A new chapter is being written in the story of South Dade — one defined by ambition, collaboration, and the power of bold ideas. With the recent green light from the City of Homestead to move forward with the Sports Performance Hub (SPH), their community is on the verge of something extraordinary.
The Sports Performance Hub of Miami-Dade in Homestead is a transformative initiative that reflects what’s possible when civic leadership and private vision align for the greater good. At the center of this milestone are Mayor Steve Losner and the Homestead City Council, whose forward-thinking support is bringing this visionary project to life — shepherded by Miami-Dade County-District 9 Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee, whose initial support and vision made way for the SPH team to position the project opportunity in Homestead.
The SPH is a multi-faceted destination that will redefine how we think about sports, community, and opportunity. This isn’t a stadium, it’s a full-fledged ecosystem that will house a state-of-the-art youth sports academy, professional soccer teams, a sports-themed hotel, top-tier recreational facilities, restaurants, and a 10,000-seat multi-purpose stadium. Once complete, the SPH will be home to events like the Homestead Championship Rodeo — and it comes at no cost to Homestead.
At its core, this project is about creating access — for kids dreaming of athletic futures, for families looking to connect, for seniors embracing wellness, and for visitors discovering the best of what Homestead has to offer. SPH is committed to accessibility, inclusion, and community use, creating a true hub of activity that works for everyone.
What makes this even more remarkable is that the plans for SPH are currently entirely privately funded. As SPH Chairman Juan Sebastián Verón put it, this is a “self-sustaining and profitable venture” that brings economic development. It’s a promise of jobs, opportunity, and pride — rooted in a community that will benefit greatly from the new development and its success.
The leadership of Mayor Losner and the Homestead City Council has been key. Their willingness to embrace innovation, negotiate in good faith, and champion a bold vision for South Dade reflects the kind of leadership we need more of — grounded in the needs of today, with an eye toward tomorrow.
And the visionaries behind the SPH — international sports icons like Verón, Dario Sala, Manu Ginobili, and Juan Mónaco — bring unmatched expertise and passion. Together with Homestead’s local leaders, they are creating something that will not only benefit the South Dade region but put Homestead on the global sports map.
The Sports Performance Hub is a generational project — one that embodies excellence, equity, and the entrepreneurial spirit of South Dade. Thanks to the leaders of Homestead, and of course, County Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee, it’s no longer just a vision. It’s happening. And I can’t wait to see the future it brings.
