USL Boys Academy

The USL Academy program offers an elite soccer development pathway designed to identify and nurture exceptional young talent for progression into the professional ranks of the United Soccer League. VA United FC's comprehensive structure features four distinct developmental tiers, serving high-potential players.

Register for ID Day

The USL Academy program is a high-level soccer development program designed to provide a clear pathway to professional ranks of the United Soccer League for talented young players. The VA United FC program is divided into four tiers, serving elite-level players from U11 to college age groups.

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USL Player Pathway graphic for VA United FC: Training, USL Academy, and Pro Programs. Team logo at the top.

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What is USL?

Welcome to our USL Academy programs, where we create optimal player development environments to give local youth prospects the best chance of reaching the professional level. Our league-approved USL Academy programs meet rigorous standards designed to nurture talent and build clear pathways to professional soccer.


Our Mission


Our USL Academy programs are guided by four key principles:

  • Build Pathways: Establishing comprehensive youth-to-pro player development pathways, connecting elite youth organizations with USL Senior Teams.
  • Produce Players: Increasing both the number and quality of locally produced talents for USL Senior Teams, while developing world-class players able to compete at the highest levels.
  • Drive Return on Investment: Providing an efficient player development model that creates value for all stakeholders.
  • Improve Quality: Enhancing the standard of long-term player development programs across the United States.




Tryout Schedule


Families,


Virginia United FC is excited to launch the 2026 USL Academy season and announce our official USL ID Day for elite boys U16 through college‑aged (2010 and older). USL Academy represents the highest competitive platform in our region, open to all players—regardless of current club affiliation. 


What is an ID Day?

  • USL Academy ID day will be used to identify players for the 2010 and older boys for potential invitation to participate in the summer USL programming.


USL Academy ID Day Information

  • Who: Boys U16–College Age (2010 & above)
  • When:
  • ROUND 1 - OPEN ID - 5/9 @ Ranch Road, 4-5:30pm
  • ROUND 2 - INVITATION ONLY - 5/16 @ Ranch Road, 4-5:30pm


What's Next???

  • Final details released soon for USL Academy programming this summer including pricing, training, and games
  • Additional opportunities for our younger boys with USL Pre-Academy (2011-2008) , USL Developmental (2012-2014), and USL Futures (2015-2016)
  • NEW PROGRAMMING ALERT for our girls' with PRO23 league!


To register for the ID day, please click here: USL Academy ID Day Registration


Stay tuned for additional updates on all other summer programming!


VA United Staff




Have Questions?  Contact us below for more information!


USL Men's Programming: Steve Oakey - Steve.Oakey@vaunited.org


Join us in building the future of soccer through our comprehensive USL Academy pathway!