The club will host a series of GA ID Days for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. The following dates/times are listed below. Players will need to register through PlayMetrics prior to attending an ID day. The link to register is listed above and please make sure to register for the 2026-2027 season, as this will place players into the new age group for the upcoming seasonal year.
If you have questions, please reach out to our GA Director Bobo Bokole, by emailing bbokole@triangleunited.org. Thank you!
| U15 (8/1/11 - 7/31/12) | U16 (8/1/10 - 7/31-11) | U17 (8/1/09 - 7/31/10) | U19 (8/1/07 - 7/31/09) |
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| January 10, 1130am-130pm | January 10, 1130am-130pm | January 10, 130pm-330pm | January 10, 130pm-330pm |
| January 17th, 1130am - 130pm | January 17th, 1130am - 130pm | January 17th, 130-330pm | January 17th, 130-330pm |
| January 31st, 1130am - 130pm | January 31st, 1130am - 130pm | January 31st, 130-330pm | January 31st, 130-330pm |
All Sessions will take at Homestead Park Turf #1: 100 Aquatic Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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)
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
2025-2026 Girls Academy Staff Coaches
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.
