New pathway announced for young talent
As the start of the 2023/24 season approaches, Reading FC Women is undergoing exciting changes to its Youth Pathway.
After the announcement of the FA’s new pathway, the club have adapted it’s pathway to support the development and growth of young players to meet the demands of the women’s professional game.
At its core, Reading FC Women have always been very proud of their youth talent pathways, developing players for the first team from the likes of Grace Moloney, Emma Harries and Tia Primmer to name a few.
From the 23/24 season, Reading FC Women will now be introducing a Category 2 U16’s Professional Game Academy (PGA), whilst also maintaining and continuing their Under 14s side, Under 21 Academy and Emerging Talent Centre programme.
With all these pathways, the overarching aim is to increase the quality of players that meet the demand of the womens professional game, and further support the progression of young talent to an elite level.
Trials to begin this summer
Starting this summer, the club will hold trials for it’s Under 16’s PGA and it’s Under 14’s, and must meet the following requirements;
- Players considered for U16 PGA must be born between September 1st 2007 and August 31st 2009
- Players considered for U14 age group, must be born between September 1st 2009 and August 31st 2010
Trials will take place on Tuesday 20th June & Tuesday 27th June 2023.
To register your interest for the trials, please use the links below:
Under 16’s PGA - https://www.teamworksapp.com/ext2/43085812-a9e3-497b-aa38-c6a740faa628
Under 14’s Age Group - https://www.teamworksapp.com/ext2/84e6490e-2043-440c-9c54-e27d31478b8d
The closing date for registering for either pathway closes on 16th June 2023.
U16s Professional Game Academy
Apply for trials here
Under 14s Age Group
Apply for trials here