The Girls Academy Winter Showcase begins Thursday, December 9th in Norco, California. 50 of the top clubs in the country will be playing 3 matches across four days in front of over 300+ College Coaches and US Soccer Scouts. All games will be livestreamed at the Empire United Girls Academy Facebook Page @empireunitedgea

Winter Showcase Schedule Link Above ☝️

We are pleased to announce that Katrin Kaarna has joined our Technical Staff for the 2021-22 season. Kaarna will be assisting with the leadership of our Girls' Zone 1 Program as the Girls Pre-Academy Director in addition to coaching within our Girls Academy Program.

Kaarna, a UEFA PRO License holder & USSF A License (Candidate) has spent 20+ years coaching in Europe and the United States. She holds a master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences from University of Tartu in Estonia. Kaarna has experience working with all levels of player development from International Coaching with the Estonia Women’s National Team through U12 players in Zone 1. She also brings an extensive background of what it takes to compete on a professional and international level. Her experiences as an international player with the Estonia Women’s National Team will be invaluable to the girls at Empire United.

‘Liz comments here.' – Liz Masterson (Girls Director of Coaching)

‘Empire United is thrilled to have Katrin joining the Empire GA Family. As a player-centric club we are always looking to work with the top coach-educators in Western NY & the Northeast. Katrin exhibits a true passion for player development at the highest levels of the youth game. Her dedication to creating a positive learning environment for girls in the region was apparent to our leadership committee. I look forward to seeing her work with Empire United players and helping them realize their potential on and off the field.’ – Louis Guilfoil (Girls Academy Director)

Please join us in welcoming Katrin to the Empire United Family!