The Den opened earlier this summer and is located near the Atlético Dallas headquarters. Photo: Courtesy of Atlético Dallas.
Atlético Dallas and Dallas Trinity FC will share the Cotton Bowl when the men's soccer team launches its franchise in Dallas next year. Now, they also share ownership.
Why it matters: Taking the men's World Cup as a launching pad, the owners hope to make Dallas an even larger soccer hub. FC Dallas, the other professional men's team, has been in Frisco since 2005.
"Our goal is simple: Support the club's continued success, honor its identity, and help create a future where professional women's and men's soccer become defining institutions in Dallas sports," Atlético Dallas chairman Matt Valentine said in a statement.
State of play: Dallas Trinity FC will continue competing in the Gainbridge Super League. Atlético Dallas will compete in the United Soccer League, which is trying to become a top-tier league.
Atlético Dallas was already building a headquarters near Fair Park. The team is adding additional square footage for Dallas Trinity FC's staff, per a spokesperson.
The Den, a restaurant, soccer court and beer garden built by Atlético Dallas, is open for World Cup events.
What they're saying: "Dallas Trinity FC is in good hands. We are excited about what this next chapter means for the club and confident Atlético Dallas shares our commitment to continued growth and success of the women's game," Dallas Trinity FC president Charlie Neil said in a statement.
What's next: Atlético Dallas will debut next year. Dallas Trinity FC's season begins in August.
