Colorado United has been invited to the Girls Academy League for the 2024/2025 season as a member of the Mountain West Conference. The Girls Academy (GA) is the leading youth development platform focused exclusively on providing the best environment for elite female players in the United States. The GA is a national youth soccer platform representing the collective vision of member clubs. It actively engages the voice of the players to take real ownership of the league. GA embraces 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.

Currently, 94 clubs and 14,000 players make up the Girls Academy. This is a huge accomplishment for Colorado United as we join the following prestigious clubs in the Mountain West Conference.

- Albion SC Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV)

- Broomfield Soccer Club (Broomfield, CO)

- Las Vegas Sports Academy (Las Vegas, NV)

- New Mexico Soccer Academy (Albuquerque, NM)

- Rio Rapids SC (Albuquerque, NM)

- Utah Celtic FC (Highland, UT)

- Wasatch SC (Kaysville, UT)

The GA will give our players unrivaled access to college coaches, national team scouts, and the Talent I.D. program.

"Colorado United joining the Girls Academy is an incredible opportunity to take our club to the next level. This platform offers our players the chance to participate in a league that is providing them with a clear pathway to the next levels of college and beyond. As a club that has been part of the soccer landscape in Colorado for decades, this move into the Girls Academy creates a foundation for a significant impact in the national soccer community now and in the future"

- Herman Sullivan - DPL Director

"As the Head of Coaching for Colorado United I'm thrilled that our players will be participating in the Girls Academy. This move will provide opportunities for our players and teams to showcase their abilities at the highest level possible"

- Barry Mantle -

Head of Coaching Competitive