TRIANGLE UNITED
GA Aspire League
Girls Academy League (GAL)
The Girls Academy (GA) is proud to introduce ASPIRE, a tier two league designed to create an unparalleled development structure within elite girls’ soccer. ASPIRE serves as a critical bridge between the GA’s top-tier league and the highly competitive landscape of elite youth soccer, establishing a structured path of performance-based advancement for clubs and players.
"The launch of ASPIRE marks a significant step forward in our commitment to player development and competitive success by promising the same GA standards of excellence to a much larger ecosystem. By introducing a tier two league, we are expanding opportunities for young women to challenge themselves, grow within a structured pathway, and prepare for the highest levels of play,” Patricia Hughes, Girls Academy Commissioner, said.
“ASPIRE will not only elevate the standard of competition but also strengthen the foundation of youth soccer by fostering long-term sustainability and creating new opportunities for players, coaches, and clubs. We are excited to see the impact the Girls Academy ASPIRE pathway will have in shaping the future of the game."
Short video about the TU Girls Academy Program
2025-2026 Girls Academy ASPIRE 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
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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 (Spring Showcase + 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 and Jefferson Cup.
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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 April 2024, our 15U-19U teams played in a GA Event and over 200 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 2024-2025, our goal will be 2x/week GK training for our GA GKs. 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.
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