Girls Academy
National-level pathway program with college showcase events and year-round competition.
What is GA?
The Girls Academy (GA) is an elite youth soccer league for female players in the United States, established to provide a top-tier competitive platform focused exclusively on girls' soccer development. The league was created in the wake of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy's closure in 2020, filling the need for a high-level national girls' competition alongside the ECNL.
Girls Academy clubs are selected for their commitment to player development, coaching quality, and organizational standards. The league operates with a conference-based structure, featuring regular season play, national showcase events, and a championship playoff. GA emphasizes a development model that prepares players for collegiate and, increasingly, professional women's soccer pathways.
For parents of female soccer players, the Girls Academy represents one of the two premier national options (alongside ECNL Girls). The league attracts top talent and provides significant college recruiting exposure through its showcase events. Parents should be aware that GA has historically not allowed players to participate in high school soccer, requiring a year-round commitment to the club — though policies may evolve, so it is important to confirm current rules with your specific club.
Key Features
- Elite national league exclusively for girls' soccer
- Created to fill void left by U.S. Soccer Development Academy closure
- Conference-based structure with national championship (GA Cup)
- Strong college recruiting exposure at showcase events
- Selective member club model with development standards
- Year-round competitive programming
- Growing professional pathway connections with NWSL development
At a Glance
Age Range
U13–U19
Season
Fall (September–December), Spring (February–May), GA Cup Playoffs (June–July)
Cost Range
$3,000–$6,000 per season (club-dependent, excludes travel)
Travel
Regional conference play plus 2–3 national showcase events and potential post-season travel
Tryout Window
April–June
Coverage
National — conferences across the United States
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Clubs in GA
61 results
AFC Lightning
Fayetteville, GA
Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...
Alexandria SA
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Armour
Baltimore, MD
Development, Competitive
Baltimore Celtic
Baltimore, MD
Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...
Baltimore Celtic Soccer Club
Baltimore, MD
Development, Competitive
Beadling SC
Pittsburgh, PA
U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18...
Bend FC Soccer Club and Indoor Facility
Bend, ME
U6, U7, U8, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U19
Carolina Core FC Youth
Unknown, NC
Competitive
Cedar Stars Academy
Carlstadt, NJ
U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17,...
Cedar Stars Academy - Bergen
South Hackensack, NJ
Cedar Stars Academy - Monmouth
Tinton Falls, NJ
U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18...
Century United Soccer
Pittsburgh, PA
U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18...
Charlotte Development Academy
Charlotte, NC
Development, Competitive
Charlotte Independence SC
Charlotte, NC
Development, Competitive
Columbia Premier Soccer Club
Columbia, SC
Competitive
Coppermine SC
Baltimore, MD
Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...
DUSC
New York, NY
U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18...
FC Pittsburgh Soccer Club
Leetsdale, PA
First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...
FC Richmond
Richmond, VA
Florida United
Miramar, FL
Fox Soccer Academy of the Carolinas
Unknown, NC
Development, Competitive
Georgia Impact SC
Unknown, GA
Development, Competitive
IMG Academy
Bradenton, FL
Inter Atlanta FC
Atlanta, GA
Development, Competitive
James Island Youth SC
James Island, SC
Development, Competitive
Keystone FC
Lancaster, PA
U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18...
Long Island SC
Oakdale, NY
U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18...
Loudoun Soccer Club
Leesburg, VA
McLean YS
McLean, VA
NEFC
Boston, MA
U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17,...
New York SC
New York, NY
U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18...
North Shore United
Beverly, MA
U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18...
Oakwood Sports Center
Glastonbury, CT
Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...
PA Classics
Manheim, PA
U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18...
PA Rush
Doylestown, PA
First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...
Palm Beach United
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Pinecrest Premier
Pinecrest, FL
Potomac Soccer Association
Potomac, MD
Rhode Island Surf
Narragansett, RI
U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18...
Seacoast Express United
Concord, NH
U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17,...
Seacoast United Concord Indoor Facility
Concord, NH
U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17,...
SJEB FC
Medford, NJ
U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18...
Skyline Elite SC
Charlottesville, VA
South Carolina Surf
Unknown, SC
First Kicks, Recreational, Development, Competi...
Southern Soccer Academy
Atlanta, GA
Development, Competitive
Southern Soccer Academy Office
Marietta, VT
U5, U7, U8, U12, U15, U19
Sporting AC
Wilmington, DE
Sporting Athletic Club
Newark, NJ
U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18...
Springfield SYC Soccer
Springfield, MA
U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18...
Springfield Youth Club
Springfield, VA
Syracuse Development Academy
Syracuse, NY
U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18...
Syracuse Development Academy (SDA)
Syracuse, NY
Development, Competitive, High School & Elite
The St. James FC
Leesburg, VA
Tophat Gold
Marietta, GA
Development, Competitive
Tophat Navy
Marietta, GA
Triangle United Soccer Association
Chapel Hill, NC
Development
VA Revolution
Leesburg, VA
VA Rush Soccer Club
Unknown, VA
Virginia Revolution SC
Unknown, VA
Wake FC
Raleigh, NC
Recreational, Development, Competitive, High Sc...
West Florida Flames
Pensacola, FL
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