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LA Galaxy

Carson, CA

About the Club

The LA Galaxy Academy is a youth soccer organization associated with the Major League Soccer (MLS) club, LA Galaxy. It operates in the Los Angeles area, focusing on player development. The Academy fields teams across various age groups, including U-15, U-16, and U-18. A key distinguishing feature is its direct affiliation with a professional MLS team, providing a clear pathway for talented youth players to potentially advance to the professional ranks. The Academy's teams compete in MLS NEXT, a top-tier youth soccer league in North America. The program emphasizes comprehensive player development, including technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects of the game. The Academy consistently has players called up for international duty with various national youth teams. It also supports players in committing to Division I collegiate programs.

Leagues

Age Groups

U2
U3
U4
U5
U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19

Programs

Boys
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

LA Galaxy Academy (Boys)

Age Group: U15-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded

LA Galaxy Girls Academy

Age Group: U14/15, U16/17, U18/19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded (Note: Program was shut down in 2020)

Galaxy Discovery Program (GDP)

Age Group: 8-14 years old (boys and girls)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1,295

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Dignity Health Sports Park - Main Complex - 18400 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90746
Location Map

Latest Youth Soccer News and Articles

Guide to the New MLS Next Divisions: MLS Next Homegrown and MLS Next Academy Divisions Explained
A clear breakdown of the different divisions within MLS NEXT, explaining the homegrown player rule and the academy structure.
Youth Soccer Birth Year vs School Year Change Explained
Youth Soccer Birth Year vs School Year Change Explained
August 1, 2025
Play Club Soccer Staff
The age group cut-off date is moving from a January 1st birth year to an August 1st school year system.
Youth Soccer Pyramid Explained: A Tier List of the Best Boys Leagues in the USA in 2025
With a dizzying array of acronyms, overlapping leagues, and varying levels of competition, its easy to feel overwhelmed. But fear not, this guide is your game plan to understanding the complex U.S. Boys Youth Soccer Pyramid in 2025.