Our Coaches
Wake FC Women's Coaching staff includes many former professional and collegiate players, as well as current and former college coaches. Check out this year's women's GA and DPL staff.
VIEW THE 2023/2024 GA & DPL STAFF (BIOS BELOW)
Girls Academy League
The Girls Academy League (GAL) came to fruition with the termination of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy (DA). GAL offers an option to DA clubs and other top clubs in their geographical area for their most competitive players to compete at the top level and be showcased to coaches from around the country.
Girls may play High School soccer
GAL fixtures will feature local games, cross conference opportunities, and regional college showcase options. A championship series will be implemented at the end of the 2020/2021 season. Participation in GAL will include access to all Girls Academy League and Wake FC college recruiting seminars and other recruiting opportunities along with free access to SportsRecruits to set up their college recruiting profile. Girls Academy players may play high school soccer.
Developmental Player League (DPL)
The Developmental Player League (DPL) is committed to developing the player and empowering the person in a purposeful and memorable way.
Vision
"We believe through superior experiences, players will be able to showcase their talent, discover collegiate opportunities and create community around the game. We are a standards driven national league connected to the Girls Academy that will encourage clubs to compete and grow, maximizing the development of their players. By creating a cohesive framework in line with the most dynamic organizations in the country, where nothing is given and everything earned, we will raise the bar in youth soccer… together."
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USYS
National League, NCYSA Premier, First & Second Division Classic, Select and Challenge levels are played through US Youth Soccer (USYS).
Girls may play High School soccer
USL W League
The USL W League is a leader in pre-professional soccer in North America, developing the next generation of women's talent both on and off the field. Click here to learn more.
The USL W League will serve as the nation’s premier pre-professional league developing the next generation of women’s talent both on and off the field, enhancing the women’s soccer pipeline between college and professional soccer.
USL Academy Girls Program
The Wake FC USL Academy Girls Program is a comprehensive training program designed for the elite Pre-Collegiate and Pre-USL W soccer players.