The Junior Academy consists of four programs: U10, U8, and U6 boys and girls. Each program bands two age groups together. For the 2026-27 year, the age groups will include the following birth years:

U10 - 2017 & 2018

U8 - 2019 & 2020

U6 - 2021 & 2022

The goal of the Academy program is to prepare players for travel soccer, which begins at the U11 age level. There are no tryouts to join the Academy. Players are evaluated during the beginning of each season and placed on rosters in the league level that is best for their development.

Academy players have the choice of training once or twice per week. Games are played against other VA United Academy teams in Roanoke and the New River Valley with occasional games against other academy programs, also.

The Program consists of 3 levels: 

Elite (U17-U19) - Consists of our top level VCSL teams for the U17 and U19 age group  only. The teams will train three days a week and participate in college showcases as applicable.

Premier (U11-U19) -  The Premier teams will play in the top division in the VCSL. The U11-U14 Premier teams will participate in both the Fall and Spring season. The U15-U19 will participate in the fall only.

Select (U11-U19) - These teams will participate in the VCSL Classic division. The U11-U14 Select teams will participate in both the Fall and Spring season. The U15-U19 will participate in the fall only.

The ECNL RL program consists of 2 levels: 

Pre-ECNL (U11-U12):  This is our top level of play for this age group.  This level requires dedication and committment from both players and their families.  These teams will practice three days a week in the Roanoke Valley.  Teams will have both a fall and spring season.

ECNL Regional League (U13-U19). 

ECNL-RL will train in the Roanoke Valley three days a week.  Teams will participate in the South division of the ECNL RL with the 11U-14U age groups playing a Fall and Spring season. The U15-U19 will play a fall season only.  U15-U19 will also be participing in college showcases.