The Girls Academy (GA) is the leading youth development platform for the best female soccer players in the United States. GA is 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. GA embraces 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.

Girls Academy has a two-division system.Girls Academy and Aspire. LS GA teams will play in the top division. In the 2025/26 season, GA will include over 100 member clubs with teams in the U13-U19 age groups. The member clubs are split into conferences that make up the national footprint. League play begins in August and culminates with the playoffs and national finals events in June and July. Additionally, qualifying teams compete in a separate, aspirational platform created to add additional quality competition for the most competitive clubs in the GA.

The GA is committed to cultivating an environment that empowers each player to reach their potential as an exceptional athlete and human being through competition, showcases, and camaraderie.

Benefits:

• The leading youth development platform for the best female soccer players.
• GA is on Top of the pyramid by U.S. Youth Soccer and U.S. Soccer
• GA and MLS NEXT announced strategic alliance for 2025-2026 to enhance player development and grow the sport in North America.
• Attend top ranked regional college showcases (U15-U19).
• Attend top ranked regional tournaments (U13-U14).
• U12, U13 & 14 teams participate in GA East Regional Showcase.
• GA Mid-Atlantic Talent ID event for nominated players
• More Value for Less travel, less expensive, less overnight stay for League games = more value than other National Pathway leagues
• Matches attended by U.S. Soccer Youth National Team Scouts and College Coaches

Yes! Girls Academy players are eligible for high school play.

GA teams train three days during the week in the fall and spring season,  and two days during the week in the winter. Practice days and times will not be confirmed until approximately one month prior to the beginning of the season. 

2025/26 Technical and Coaching Staff:

John O’Hara, Technical Director

Dave Bucciero, Assistant TD

Nicole Brower, Girls GA Director

Courtenay Kaplan, GK Coach 

Kent Legg, Sports Performance Coach 

Coaches

2013 GA:  Nicole Brower

2012 GA: Nicole Brower

2011  GA: Alberto Starace

2010 GA: Shane Kellogg

2009 GA: Shane Kellogg

2008/2007: Dave Bucciero

Roster sizes for 2025/26 remain unchanged: 

• U13: 16-17 Players
• U14: 16-17 Players
• U15: 16-18 Players
• U16: 18-20 Players
• U17: 18-20 Players
• U18/19: 18-20 Players

Yes, Loudoun Soccer GA teams will continue to attend top-tier showcases that provide elite competition and enhanced college exposure. These events will be strategically selected based on:

Competition level

College recruiting opportunities

Player development goals

Premier tournaments such as Jefferson Cup, WAGS, and Raleigh Showcase will remain part of our event calendar to ensure our players are consistently competing in highly-scouted, elite-level environments.

NO, all current teams will finish their spring seasons and post season play in their current league.

Financial assistance is available for players identified who demonstrate talent, commitment, and need. For more information on our scholarship program, visit the Financial Assistance form our website.