CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Girls Academy today announced that Sporting Director Meghan Frey will depart the organization as she prepares to pursue a new professional opportunity and the next chapter of her career.
Frey’s impact on the Girls Academy extends well beyond her time as Sporting Director. A respected leader throughout the youth soccer landscape, Frey served nearly three years as President of the Girls Academy Board, helping guide the organization through an important period of growth and evolution.
During her time as Board President, Frey played an instrumental role in helping shape the strategic direction of the Girls Academy and strengthening its commitment to providing a player-centered environment for young female athletes. Her leadership also helped guide the organization through several significant milestones, including the hiring of Commissioner Patricia Hughes and the Girls Academy earning membership within U.S. Soccer.
In February 2025, Frey transitioned from her Board leadership role to join the Girls Academy staff full-time as Sporting Director. In that role, she oversaw and guided the league’s sporting operations while working closely with clubs, coaches, staff, and league leadership to continue elevating the competitive and developmental experience throughout the Girls Academy.
Her leadership helped advance the league’s player pathway, competitive standards, and development opportunities while contributing to the continued growth of the Girls Academy and its broader soccer ecosystem.
“Meghan’s impact on the Girls Academy has been significant,” said Patricia Hughes, Commissioner of the Girls Academy. “From her service as Board President to her leadership as Sporting Director, she has led with passion, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to advancing the game and creating meaningful opportunities for our players. As an innovative and strategic thinker, Meghan has played an instrumental role in advancing our player pathways and building connections across the soccer ecosystem that have elevated our platform and expanded access and opportunities for our players,” added Hughes. “Her leadership has helped guide the Girls Academy through important moments of growth and change, strengthening our organization and leaving a lasting impact. While she will be greatly missed, we are excited for Meghan as she begins this next chapter and know she will continue to make a meaningful difference in the game.”
Frey brought more than two decades of coaching and leadership experience in youth soccer to her work with the Girls Academy. That experience, combined with her understanding of the club landscape and commitment to developing female players and leaders, allowed her to build meaningful relationships throughout the league and positively influence the experience of athletes, coaches, and clubs across the country.