For the 2026-2027 season, the Girls Academy is returning to seasonal-year age divisions for all programs. Please review the updated age ranges below to identify your child's group. When registering via PlayMetrics, our system will automatically place your child into the correct division based on their birth date.
15U - 19U Girls tryouts have occurred. Please be in touch with Bobo Bokole by emailing bbokole@triangleunited.org if you would like to tryout or if you have any questions.
Please note, the tryout dates/times have been updated (Monday, April 13th)
| 13U (08/01/2013 - 07/31/2014) | 14U (08/01/2012 - 07/31/2013) |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 29th | Wednesday, April 29th |
| 600-730pm | 730-900pm |
| Cedar Falls Turf | Cedar Falls Turf |
| Tuesday, May 5th | Tuesday, May 5th |
| 530-700pm | 700-830pm |
| Cedar Falls Turf | Cedar Falls Turf |
Tryout Location Directions (click here)
2026-2027 Girls Academy Staff Coaches
Girls Academy League (GAL)
"The Girls Academy is the leading youth development platform for the best female soccer players in the United States. We are the only national youth soccer platform that represents the collective vision of member clubs and actively engages the voice of the players to take real ownership of the league.
We embrace the desire of club members and players to maintain an unrivaled standard of excellence in coaching, competition, and regional and national showcase events throughout the year. We are committed to cultivating an environment that empowers each player to reach their best potential as an exceptional athlete and human being by celebrating the player’s journey with a lifelong love of the game through competition, showcases, and camaraderie".
For the 2025-2026 season, the club will play in the Mid-Atlantic Conference (South Division). There are 12 clubs within this division which include the following clubs: Alexandria SA (VA), CDA (NC), Charlotte Independence (NC), Loudoun SC (VA), McLean YS (VA), NVA (VA), Skyline Elite (VA), Springfield YC (VA), TJSFC (VA), Triangle United (NC), VA Revolution (VA), and Wake FC (NC)
Congratulations to Brooklyn Boyle, Eliza Hopkins, Eva Matthews, and Olivia Vescio for being selected to participate in the US Soccer Federation Talent ID Center for 2012 girls.
About Talent ID Centers U.S. Soccer Talent ID Centers (IDCs) are free, single-day player identification opportunities for top talents to train and play games under the direction of U.S. Soccer Talent Identification Managers. IDC’s are a critical element to our Talent Identification Plan and are designed to identify and evaluate top talents for Youth National Teams, while accelerating their development in a challenging environment. IDC’s are scheduled throughout the year in key markets across the country.New Paragraph
Short video about the TU Girls Academy Program
Girls Academy Advisory Panel Representatives
GA Advisory Panel
What is the advisory panel?
A unique player-led group made up of representatives from every team across all clubs in the league.
2011--Charlotte
The Advisory Panel stands out as one of the defining features of the Girls Academy, setting it apart from other leagues. This player-centered approach empowers young athletes, fostering a culture of collaboration and leadership
Triangle United and our GA girls program are excited about our partnership with Duke University and their Sports Sciences Institute. Players in the GA girls Program have access to some of the best Specialists in the World. The FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence at Duke Sports Medicine will be conducting Sports Performance Assessments for GA girls teams.
The testing will include assessments of: Flexibility, Strength, Power, Speed, & Agility
List of Services
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Is GA Highest Level for Girls in Triangle United?List Item 1
Yes, the Girls Academy League (GAL) is the highest level of soccer within Triangle United. Top clubs from around the Country participate in this league.
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How Many Times/Week do you Train?List Item 2
During the GA season, which is mainly from August - early January (15U-19U) and August - May (13U-14U), the teams train up to 4x a week, with 1 practice typically a performance (speed/agility/recovery) type of session.
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What Events do GA Teams Enter?List Item 3
The 13U-14U + 19U team will play in at least 1 GA Event. The 15U-17U teams will play in at least 2 GA Events (Showcase + Winter and/or Summer Showcase/Playoffs). Those teams that qualify for the playoffs will participate in that during the end of June. Teams also travel to highly competitive tournaments such as WAGS, VDA, and Jefferson Cup.
List of Services
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Do College Coaches Watch GA Games?List Item 1
Yes, there are college coaches present not only at regular season games, but also during the GA events. In June 2025, our 15U-17U teams played in a GA Event and over 250 colleges were present.
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Is there GK Training for GA?List Item 2
Yes, the club offers GK training for our GA GK's. For 2025-2026, our GA goalkeepers will train 2x/week. The program is led by our GK Director Kyle Johnston. There will be technical training and training in the team environment.
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When is the Season for GA?List Item 3
The season for GA is from late August - May. The 15-19 girls play mainly from August - January, while the 13-14 Girls will play games from August - May. Showcase events may take place at different times throughout the year.
