The phrase "academy side" is not a standard expression in written English and may not be widely understood.
It could potentially be used in a specific context related to an academic institution or a particular aspect of academia, but clarity would be needed.
Example: "The discussion on the academy side of the project focused on research methodologies."
Alternatives: "academic aspect" or "educational side".
The England academy side, which looked on paper to be well below full strength, beat the crack Australia schoolboys.
The Reds academy side won 1-0, toanks to a goal from Ovie Ejara, and the midfielder said that "everyone was buzzing" thanks to Klopp's presence.
The 24-year-old all-rounder Georgia Elwiss has forced her way back into the squad following a series of impressive performances for England's academy side against their Australian counterparts.
He started the season in Palace's academy side.
McCullough captained the Red Devils' academy side for the 2011-12 candaign and made 25 appearances.
It is Middleton's debut season in charge at the club, having previously managed their academy side.
She is committed to returning to the game and has been training with the full England and academy sides at Loughborough.
Fans launched a boycott the moment the old Johnstone's Paint Trophy was reformatted – 16 'big-club' academy sides joining 48 League One and League Two clubs.
The revamped EFL Trophy format, with the introduction of academy sides from Premier League and Championship clubs, has provoked anger and derision.
The Premier League's chief executive, Richard Scudamore, has unequivocally insisted there will never be B teams in the Football League and that the introduction of academy sides into the EFL Trophy is not the "thin end of the wedge".
Sixteen top-category academy sides have been asked to join the 48 clubs from Leagues One and Two in what was known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy but is currently without a sponsor.
