The LA Galaxy Academy operates as the youth development pathway of MLS club LA Galaxy, serving male players ages 8 to 18. The club states that its academy culture is guided by core values of Discipline, Confidence, Community, Commitment, Respect, Gratitude, Inclusion, and Integrity. In competitive standings, the club features the #1 U14 boys team in CA on PitchRank within MLS academy play.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Pro pathway record
The club highlights Academy products signing Homegrown contracts, committing to Division I programs, and earning selections to U.S. and international youth national teams.
Licensed head coaches
Head coaches across the age groups hold advanced qualifications, including the USSF A License, USSF National B License, and UEFA B License.
Structured team rosters
The Academy organizes rosters by age group (U-13 through U-18) with dedicated head coaches assigned to each squad.
Talent discovery pathway
Through the Galaxy Discovery Program, the club runs an identification initiative that has helped local players earn academy contracts.
Dedicated support staff
Player welfare and preparation are supported by athletic trainers, a dietician, a performance coach, and a goalkeeping coach listed on the academy staff roster.
PROGRAMS
Programs
The Academy lists named age-group teams including U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16, and U-18 rosters, each led by a designated head coach. The club's public site does not outline a specific season-by-season training calendar or elite-vs-developmental tier structure beyond its age-group team pages. Academy squads participate in the MLS NEXT competitive platform and train primarily at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.
TUITION
Cost to play
The LA Galaxy Academy is fully funded by the MLS club, and participation is entirely free to rostered players and their families.Ancillary programs such as the Galaxy Discovery Program operate separately as supplemental training and charge registration fees.
COACHING
Coaching
Technical leadership structure
The Academy is led by Academy Director Tyson Wahl, supported by age-group head coaches (U-13 through U-18), a Director of Methodology and Development, a Head of Academy Goalkeeping, a Performance Coach, and specialized support staff.
Tyson Wahl
Academy Director Tyson Wahl is a former MLS player of 11 years and Cal Berkeley All-American who previously launched Austin FC Academy and holds a USSF A License and MBA in Sports Administration.
Mike Muñoz
Director of Methodology and Development, U-16 Head CoachMike Muñoz is a former Chivas USA/LA Galaxy pro player who previously served as LA Galaxy Academy Director and head coach of a USSDA National Championship-winning U-16 team.
Jean Pierre Mujica
LA Galaxy Academy U-18 Head CoachJean Pierre Mujica offers 16+ years coaching experience and holds a USSF A Youth license, USSF Director of Coaching license, and UEFA B license.
Alejandro Olivares
LA Galaxy Academy U-15 Head CoachAlejandro Olivares is a former Austin FC Academy coach who led Austin FC U15 team to win the Generation Adidas Cup in 2023.
Jay Gomez
Preformation Phase Lead & LA Galaxy Academy U-14 Head CoachJay Gomez brings 20+ years coaching experience, a U.S. Soccer A License, and a United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma.
Jonathan Hernandez
LA Galaxy Academy U-13 Head CoachJonathan Hernandez joined the LA Galaxy Youth Department in 2020, previously led the Galaxy Discovery Program, and holds a USSF National B License.
Roberto Loera
Head of Academy GoalkeepingRoberto Loera contributes 12+ years of goalkeeping coaching experience across youth, academy, and collegiate levels in the U.S. and Mexico.
Tyson Wahl
Academy Director
Former MLS player of 11 years, All-American at Cal Berkeley, previously launched Austin FC Academy; holds a USSF A License and MBA in Sports Administration.
Mike Muñoz
Director of Methodology and Development, U-16 Head Coach
Former Chivas USA/LA Galaxy pro player; previously LA Galaxy Academy Director and head coach of a USSDA National Championship-winning U-16 team.
Jean Pierre Mujica
LA Galaxy Academy U-18 Head Coach
16+ years coaching experience; holds USSF A Youth license, USSF Director of Coaching license, and UEFA B license.
Alejandro Olivares
LA Galaxy Academy U-15 Head Coach
Former Austin FC Academy coach; led Austin FC U15 team to win the Generation Adidas Cup in 2023.
Jay Gomez
Preformation Phase Lead & LA Galaxy Academy U-14 Head Coach
20+ years coaching experience; holds U.S. Soccer A License and United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma.
Jonathan Hernandez
LA Galaxy Academy U-13 Head Coach
Joined LA Galaxy Youth Department in 2020; led the Galaxy Discovery Program; holds a USSF National B License.
Roberto Loera
Head of Academy Goalkeeping
12+ years of goalkeeping coaching experience across youth, academy, and collegiate levels in the U.S. and Mexico.
ACADEMY CORE VALUES
Academy Core Values
The LA Galaxy Academy states its core values as Discipline, Confidence, Community, Commitment, Respect, Gratitude, Inclusion, and Integrity.
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