TRIANGLE UNITED
2025/20026 Girls Academy Tryouts
Open tryouts for our GA program will be continue to get posted and updated online. If you would like to come and train prior to our open tryouts, please email Bobo Bokole, Triangle United's GA Director
Bobo Bokole (GA Director): bbokole@triangleunited.org
John Cirillo (TU Director of Soccer): jcirillo@triangleunited.org
"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 2024-2025 season, the club will play in the South Central Conference. There are 6 clubs in the conference and they include CDA (NC), Hoover-Vestavia (AL), KnoxOne (TN), Nashville United (TN), Pinecrest Premier (FL), and Triangle United (NC).
Short video about the TU Girls Academy Program
Girls Academy Advisory Panel Representatives
What is the advisory panel?
A unique player-led group made up of representatives from every team across all clubs in the league.
https://girlsacademyleague.com/advisory-panel/
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
The GA Advisory Panel is dedicated to fostering female leadership by empowering players to become impactful leaders within their communities both now and in the future.
2024-2025 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
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.
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.
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 + 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.
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.
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.
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.