Bay FC set to build practice facilities on Treasure Island

Bay FC on Tuesday announced plans for their new practice facilities on Treasure Island, slated to open in 2027.

Why it matters: San Francisco's Treasure Island has been undergoing redevelopment in recent years and this is the latest boost to the historically underserved area.

What they're saying: "Treasure Island is one of the newest, hippest, coolest neighborhoods that is happening right before our eyes, and we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Bay FC to Treasure Island as their new home for their training facility," Mayor London Breed said at a press conference on Tuesday.

Context: Bay FC currently practices at San Jose State University and plays matches at PayPal Park, where the soccer club has a five-year lease that concludes at the end of the 2028 season.

What we're watching: It's unclear whether that means the NWSL team will build their permanent stadium there as well, the San Francisco Examiner reports .

• "In terms of a stadium, we're a team for the full Bay Area, for all nine counties of the Bay," the team's CEO Brady Stewart said. "When we think about our stadium, we'll consider the full bay in our exploration."