About the Girls Academy
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.
Useful GA Links
Questions?
Union KC Girl's Academy Director
Email - Nicole Ortiz
nortiz@unionkcsoccer.com
Girls Academy Yearly Rythym
Events chosen at the Team Level with Club Leadership Support.
| U19 | U17, U16, U15 | U14, U13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| League Play | Aug-Feb | Aug-Feb | Aug-May |
| Fall Training per Week | 3x | 3x | 3x |
| Spring Training per Week | N/A | N/A | 3x |
| Winter Training per Week | 2x | 2x | 2x |
| Pre-Season Residential Camp | Included | Included | Included |
| Pre-Season Friendlies | Included | Included | Included |
| *GA Showcases & Events | Included | Included | Included |
| **Summer Playoff & Showcase | Additional | Included | Additional |
| **GA Finals | Additional | Additional | Additional |
| Local Showcase | Included | Included | N/A |
| Winter Platform League | Included | Included | Included |
| Winter Outdoor Friendly League | Included | Included | Included |
* Participation in Girls Academy (GA) Showcases & Events is determined by league and club leadership and varies by age group. ' Projected participation by team will be provided to players and families prior to season start.
**These events require qualification and will incur additional costs above team budgets.
U15 players that are in 8th grades will be placed on a U14/U15 team during the High School season at no additional charge
Girls Academy (GA) Cost
| U19 | U17, U16, U15 | U14, U13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Inclusive Team Fee Total | 3400 | 3580 | 3560 |
| Non-Refundable Deposit | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| Remaining Team Fees for Payment Plan | $3000 | $3180 | $3160 |
| Potential 5% Pay in Full Discount | -$170 | -$179 | -$178 |
| Potential 10% Sibling Discount | -$340 | -$358 | -$356 |
Payment Plans Available: Pay in Full; 2 Installments; 4 Installments; 6 Installments; 8 Installments
Cost Includes: Club Fees, Coaching Fees, Goalkeeper Training, Platform Technical/Performance Training, Player, Coach, Team Staff Carding, Practice Field Rental, College Preparation, Video (Equipment, Analytics, Player Profile), Team Equipment, Pre-Season Residential Camp, Pre-Season Friendlies, Girls Academy League (League Fees, Coach Travel, Referee & Field Game Cost), Winter Platform League, Winter Outdoor Friendly League, Girls Academy Showcases & Events, Other Showcases & Events
Potential State, Regional, & National Level Event Participation for Girls Academy (GA) Teams
Event chosen at the Team Level with Club Leadership Support. Events are Progressive with Regional & National Tiers.