Saint Paul, MN

TGA USA (The Girls Academy)

EIN 85-1285110

Education & Youth Development Youth Sports & Recreation Children & youth Women & girls

Mission

To develop elite-quality training and competitive environments that empower female youth soccer players to reach their full potential as athletes and people.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About TGA USA (The Girls Academy)

TGA USA, doing business as The Girls Academy (GA), is a Minnesota-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a national youth soccer development platform focused on elite female players. The organization provides league competition, showcase events, coaching standards, talent identification, and player-led governance to advance athletic and personal pathways for girls and young women.

Since formalizing as a Minnesota nonprofit, the Girls Academy has expanded rapidly nationwide, running multiple conference leagues, a second-tier ASPIRE platform, age-group initiatives, and national championship events while prioritizing player voice, coach education, and college exposure opportunities.

Notable achievements

U.S. Soccer Federation membership

Secured official membership in the U.S. Soccer Federation (voted at the 2024 USSF Annual General Meeting), formalizing its standing within the U.S. youth soccer system and strengthening pathways for players and clubs.

Rapid national expansion & program launches

Expanded to more than 120 member clubs and reported participation in the low‑to‑mid tens of thousands of players by the 2025/26 season, while launching the GA ASPIRE competitive platform and a dedicated U11–U12 pathway to extend development earlier in the player lifecycle.

National events and international tour

Delivered high-profile national championships and organized the Girls Academy International Select program and inaugural international tour in 2026, increasing player exposure to college and professional scouts and international competition.

At a glance

Total assets: $6.0M
Annual revenue: $8.5M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 85-1285110
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Website: girlsacademyleague.com
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Rated by Charity Navigator with an overall score of 84% (Three-Star), reflecting strong accountability and finance practices.

Official member organization of the U.S. Soccer Federation, an institutional recognition that affirms league standards and governance.

Regularly covered and cited by national soccer media and recognized by coaching/industry organizations for its role in structuring elite girls’ youth development and competitive pathways.

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