Get To Know Girls Academy
The Girls Academy (GA) is a youth soccer league in the United States, designed specifically for elite female soccer players. It was established in 2020 as an alternative to the now-defunct U.S. Soccer Development Academy (DA) for girls, offering a high level of competition, training, and development opportunities for young female athletes.
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Too Many Players & Parents Focused on “The Badge”
Sideline convos at a weekend tournament. Parents cluster in folding chairs, coffee in hand, casually dropping league names like currency. “Oh, your daughter plays ECNL? That’s great. My son just made MLS NEXT.” Another chimes in about GA. Someone else…
2025/2026 Player Rules & Regulations
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Key Events for the 2024/2026 Season
- Nov 7-9, 2025: U12-U14 East Regional (Bradenton, FL)
- December 4-9, 2025: U15-U19 Winter Showcase & Champions Cup (Norco, CA)
- March 5-10, 2026: U13-U19 Champions Cup Finals (Bradenton, FL)
- March 27-29, 2026: West Regional (Oceanside, CA)
- April 9-13, 2026: U15-U19 Spring Showcase (Greensboro, NC)
- June 18-23, 2026: U13, U14, U19 Summer Playoffs (Norco, CA)
- June 18-23, 2026: U15-U17 Summer Playoffs & Showcase (Norco, CA)
- July 9-12, 2026: U13-U17 GA Finals (TBD)