ELITE TOURNAMENTS EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GIRLS ACADEMY LEAGUE
West Friendship, MD | October 20, 2025 – Elite Tournaments and the Girls Academy League (GA) are proud to announce the extension of their partnership through the 2026–2027 league season, reaffirming their shared commitment to delivering exceptional youth soccer experiences for players, coaches, and families across the country.
As part of the expanded agreement, Elite Tournaments will also partner with the GA to manage and execute events for the newly launched GA Aspire League through the 2026–2027 season. Aspire, the Girls Academy’s second-tier league, serves as a vital pathway for emerging talent to develop, grow, and gain exposure on the national stage. Designed for players who are honing their skills and striving to reach the top levels of the sport, Aspire provides a competitive, supportive environment where athletes can showcase their abilities, build confidence, and prepare for the next step, including promotion into the full Girls Academy platform.
“Working with the GA has been an incredible journey, and we’re thrilled to take this partnership to the next level,” said Andrew Dahir, Vice President of Soccer at Elite Tournaments. “Together, we’re raising the bar for youth soccer events, and we can’t wait to support the continued growth of both the GA and Aspire League across the country.”
“Elite Tournaments has consistently elevated the standard of our events, ensuring every GA experience reflects the culture of excellence we strive to uphold,” said Trish Hughes, Commissioner of the Girls Academy. “Their attention to detail, professionalism, and shared commitment to putting players and families first has made them an invaluable partner. As we expand into the Aspire platform, we’re excited to continue building an event environment that inspires growth, competition, and pride across all levels of the GA pathway.”
Since the partnership began, Elite Tournaments has worked alongside the GA to execute major events such as the GA Winter Showcase and Champions Cup, attracting top talent and creating a seamless, high-quality environment for competition and recruiting. This extension marks the next phase of collaboration as both organizations continue to grow and innovate within the youth soccer landscape.
About Elite Tournaments: Elite Tournaments has organized over 500 youth soccer, lacrosse and field hockey events for clubs, colleges, international and professional organizations since its inception in 2000. ET specializes in marketing and operational logistics and has established its company’s foundation on the expertise of its staff’s playing, coaching and management experience. For more information about Elite Tournaments, please visit www.elitetournaments.com and follow Elite Tournaments on Instagram and Facebook.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact: Andrew Dahir | VP of Soccer | [email protected]
About the Girls Academy: The Girls Academy League is the leading youth development platform for the best female soccer players in the United States, which includes 10 conferences, 94 clubs, and more than 14,000 players across the nation. The GA is the only all-girls national youth soccer platform that represents the collective vision of member clubs and actively engages the voice of the players to take real ownership in their journey. The league engages the voice of the GA players through the first-of-its-kind player Advisory Panel. The GA is committed to cultivating an environment that empowers each player to reach their best potential as an exceptional athlete and human being by celebrating the player’s journey with a lifelong love of the game through competition, showcases, and camaraderie. In addition to league play, this season features National Showcases and Playoffs, Playoffs, Champions Cup competition, Talent ID National and Regional events, and Regional Competitions for younger age groups. For more information about the Girls Academy, please visit GirlsAcademyLeague.com and follow the Girls Academy on Instagram; Twitter, and Facebook.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact: Alexis Garcia De La Cruz | [email protected]