MLS NEXT & GA Form a Strategic Partnership
MLS NEXT and the Girls Academy (GA) have announced a strategic partnership to help improve technical standards and event opportunities across North America. My…
The Pressure to Play in Specific Leagues is Out of Control
There’s a growing trend I’ve seen in the last few years. Players are feeling so much pressure to play in specific youth soccer leagues….
2024 Girls Academy Northwest Talent ID Event
The rosters for the 2024 Girls Academy Talent ID Event were just announced. The showcase features girls in the 2007 (U-17) to 2010 (U-14)…
IMG Academy Soccer: The Inside Scoop
IMG Academy, located in Bradenton, Florida, is a prestigious boarding school and training destination for many major U.S. sports including soccer. You may have…
Girls Soccer: Everything You Need to Know
Girls’ soccer in the U.S. has grown significantly over the last couple of decades. This is especially true when you are looking at the…
Girls Academy vs ECNL: The Interesting Debate
If you’re deep in the girl’s soccer scene, you may have heard, “What’s better…Girls Academy or ECNL?” Jump to the comparison. The two leagues…
US Soccer Development Academy
On April 16, 2020, it was announced that the United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) would be closing due to the ongoing pandemic. The…
What is Girls Academy (GA)?
Girls Academy (GA) soccer is a program that provides young female soccer players with high-level training and competition. The GA soccer league is designed…
Youth Soccer Levels in the U.S. Explained
Youth soccer in the U.S. has evolved tremendously over the past decade. Let me tell you! It is very confusing. Where town travel used…