FLORIDA UNITED FAQ's


Florida United FAQ’s
  1. What programs are offered at Florida United for U13–U19?
    Florida United offers two elite pathways in the U13–U19 age groups: Girls Academy (GA) and Girls Academy Aspire. This structure allows us to keep a focused, high-performance environment while building a clear, performance-based pathway for player development and advancement.
  2. What is the Girls Academy (GA)?
    The Girls Academy is a national youth development platform for elite female soccer players, built around high standards in coaching, competition, and regional/national showcase events. The league is club-led and player-driven, with the voice of players playing an important role in shaping the platform. For more information, visit: girlsacademyleague.com/about.
  3. What is Girls Academy Aspire?
    Girls Academy Aspire is a tier two league within the Girls Academy ecosystem. Aspire was designed to strengthen the overall development pyramid and serve as a critical bridge between the GA’s top-tier league and the highly competitive landscape of elite youth soccer. Aspire creates a structured path of performance-based advancement for clubs and players. For more information, visit: girlsacademyleague.com/what-is-aspire.
  4. How do GA and Aspire work together at Florida United?
    Florida United runs GA and Aspire as one integrated development pathway. Players are placed in the environment that best matches their stage of development, and movement between Aspire and GA is based on performance, development progression, training consistency, and competitive readiness. Our goal is always the same: put each player in the right environment and build a clear pathway to the highest level.
  5. What age groups participate?
    U13 through U19 girls.
  6. Who can try out for Florida United?
    All players are welcome to attend tryouts. Florida United is open to players across South Florida and beyond. Teams are formed based on ability, development potential, and overall fit within our environment.
  7. Who leads Florida United?
    Florida United is led by a highly qualified technical staff committed to elite player development. Our coaches and leadership are focused on creating an exceptional daily environment, long-term player progression, and strong support for the college recruiting process.
  8. Why should we play for Florida United?

    Florida United is built around the elite development of the female player. Families choose Florida United because of our proven pathway, professional environment, and high daily standards.

    Currently, three Florida United players are competing professionally in the NWSL.

      • Proven Pathway: Florida United players have advanced to the NWSL, U.S. Youth National Teams, and top NCAA programs including the ACC and SEC.
      • Trusted Club Environment: Florida United is nationally and internationally recognized as a club with a strong reputation for player development and high-level training.
      • Real Player Development: Florida United provides a structured environment where players can grow technically, tactically, physically, and mentally over time.
      • Confidence & Character Growth: Our environment is designed to build self-esteem, resilience, accountability, and leadership — qualities that benefit players on and off the field.
      • College & National Team Visibility: Players compete in the Girls Academy platform where college coaches and national team scouts regularly evaluate talent.
      • Elite Training Network: Daily training alongside other highly motivated, high-level players accelerates development and increases exposure.
      • Professional Training Environment: Licensed coaches, high training intensity, quality fields, and on-site medical support create a serious daily development setting.
      • Academic & College Opportunities: Strong player development and visibility can help open doors to colleges that may otherwise be more difficult to access.
      • Scholarship Potential: While no pathway guarantees scholarships, Florida United players are consistently positioned in environments where college opportunities and potential financial aid become possible.
      • Performance-Based Pathway: Clear movement between Aspire ↔ Girls Academy based on readiness and development.

    Our focus is simple: place each player in the right environment to maximize long-term development.

  9. What does travel look like for league games and showcases?
    Players typically travel with their parents to regular season games and showcase events. Florida United does not require teams to travel together or require players to stay together in hotels.
  10. How is player exposure and identification supported?
    Players gain exposure through league competition, showcase events, college coach attendance, and video. The Girls Academy platform is also designed to highlight and identify top talent through league-led talent identification opportunities.
  11. GA & ASPIRE PRACTICE SCHEDULES
    Day
    Bamford Turf Bronco field
    Bamford Grass Mariner field 7
    GOALKEEPER TRAINING
    MONDAY 5:30pm - 7:00pm U17/19 GA
    6:30pm - 8:00pm U14/U13 GA
    7:30pm - 9:00pm U16/U15 GA     		5:30pm - 7:00pm U17/19 GA Aspire
    6:30pm - 8:00pm U14/U13 GA Aspire
    7:30pm - 9:00pm U16/15 GA Aspire     		5:30pm - 6:15pm U19/U17
    6:15pm - 7:00pm U14/U13
    7:00pm - 7:45pm U16/U15
    TUESDAY 5:30pm - 7:00pm U17/19 GA
    6:30pm - 8:00pm U14/U13 GA
    7:30pm - 9:00pm U16/U15 GA     		5:30pm - 7:00pm U17/19 GA Aspire
    6:30pm - 8:00pm U14/U13 GA Aspire
    7:30pm - 9:00pm U16/15 GA Aspire     		5:30pm - 6:15pm U19/U17
    6:15pm - 7:00pm U14/U13
    7:00pm - 7:45pm U16/U15
    WEDNESDAY 5:30pm - 7:00pm U17/19 GA
    6:30pm - 8:00pm U14/U13 GA
    7:30pm - 9:00pm U16/U15 GA     		-
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    -     		5:30pm - 6:15pm U19/U17
    6:15pm - 7:00pm U14/U13
    7:00pm - 7:45pm U16/U15
    THURSDAY 5:30pm - 7:00pm U17/19 GA
    6:30pm - 8:00pm U14/U13 GA
    7:30pm - 9:00pm U16/U15 GA     		5:30pm - 7:00pm U17/19 GA Aspire
    6:30pm - 8:00pm U14/U13 GA Aspire
    7:30pm - 9:00pm U16/15 GA Aspire     		5:30pm - 6:15pm U19/U17
    6:15pm - 7:00pm U14/U13
    7:00pm - 7:45pm U16/U15

    Note: GA & Aspire teams follow the same training window per age group. Goalkeeper training runs alongside team training.

  12. What is next in the process?
    Visit our Tryouts page for current dates and next steps. After tryouts, selected players will receive communication regarding placement, registration, and program expectations.
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