Start · 4U–15U · Coed · Local
Recreation
A welcoming first step into organized soccer — great for a player just starting out, close to home.
Serving the Western Triangle since 2005
Local roots. National pathways.
Positive, professional soccer development for every player — from Recreation and Youth Development Academy to Girls Academy and MLS NEXT.
The complete pathway
One club, every stage.
Recreation, local competition, and national opportunity all live inside the same club — each stage built on the one before it.
- Start
- Develop
- Compete
- Advance
- National
Develop · 7U–10U · Coed · Local
Youth Development Academy (YDA)
A player's first introduction to competitive soccer, for those showing the ability and desire to advance.
Compete · 11U–19U · Coed · Regional
Classic
Where players continue after Youth Development Academy, competing against clubs across the region.
Advance · 13U–19U · Coed · National
National 1 League (N1L)
New for 2026 — uniting US Club Soccer National Premier and US Youth Soccer National League into one national platform, integrated with ECNL.
National · 13U–19U · Girls · National
Girls Academy (GA)
The leading development platform for the country's best female players, with a pathway to college and beyond.
National · 13U–19U · Boys · National
MLS NEXT Homegrown
The club's top competitive tier for boys, with a direct pathway to professional and collegiate soccer.
National · 13U–19U · Girls · Regional
DPL (Development Players League)
The second-highest level of competition for girls, serving as second teams within the Girls Academy structure for 2025–26.
National · 13U–19U · Boys · Regional
MLS NEXT Academy
New for 2025–26 — a springboard into MLS NEXT Homegrown for boys continuing to develop at a high level.
Find your fit
Tell us about your player. We'll do the rest.
Player age
Preferred location
Current experience
Travel commitment
8 programs match
- StartLearn more
Recreation
4U–15U · Coed · Local
- DevelopLearn more
Youth Development Academy (YDA)
7U–10U · Coed · Local
- CompeteLearn more
Classic
11U–19U · Coed · Regional
- AdvanceLearn more
National 1 League (N1L)
13U–19U · Coed · National
- NationalLearn more
Girls Academy (GA)
13U–19U · Girls · National
- NationalLearn more
MLS NEXT Homegrown
13U–19U · Boys · National
- NationalLearn more
DPL (Development Players League)
13U–19U · Girls · Regional
- NationalLearn more
MLS NEXT Academy
13U–19U · Boys · Regional
These are starting recommendations. Final team placement may require an evaluation.
Local hubs
Strong local roots, connected further.
Every hub offers real local development — and a direct connection to regional and national opportunity for players ready for it.
Chapel Hill / Durham
Home base of the club since 2005, with the full pathway from Recreation through National programming.
- Recreation
- Youth Development Academy
- Classic
- National 1 League
Alamance County
Launched fall 2025 and expanding for 2026–27 — a complete developmental pathway locally, without long weeknight travel.
- Youth Development Academy
- Classic
- National 1 League (2026–27)
Chatham County
Local training plus a partnership with Chatham Soccer League for recreation-level play in the community.
- Youth Development Academy
- Classic
- National 1 League (2026–27)
- CSL Recreation (partnership)
National opportunities
A national stage, connected to home.
Players can grow within one connected club — from a local first season all the way to a high-performance environment.
Girls Academy
The leading development platform for the country's best female players — 13U–19U, training 4x a week with a pathway to college and beyond.
Girls Academy details
MLS NEXT Homegrown
The club's top competitive tier for boys — 13U–19U, training 4x a week with a direct pathway to professional and collegiate soccer.
MLS NEXT detailsFounded 2005
Community-driven. Professionally coached.
“Provide all families a positive, healthy, progressive environment for youth development through soccer in our community.”
— Triangle United Soccer Association mission statement
- Act with honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship
- Embrace diversity and welcome every family
- Provide excellent training and coaching development
- Field competitive teams at local, state, and regional levels
- Balance the youth experience with family values
- Promote citizenship through community involvement
Right now
Current opportunities.
Tryouts2026–27 Tryouts
Spring 2026 tryouts for the 2026–27 season. Players register and are placed by birth-year division through PlayMetrics.
CampsHalf Day, Half Day+, and Full Day Camps
Spring Break and Summer 2026 sessions for ages 7U–14U, plus a Girls Only camp and dedicated goalkeeper training.
TrainingTriangle Training Academy
Additional skill-focused training sessions run by Triangle United staff coaches.
TournamentsFall Classic and Rec Cups
The 20th Annual Fall Classic (Aug 29–30, 2026) headlines a full slate, including the Pumpkin Blast Fall Rec Cup and Chatham Clash 4v4.
FutsalFutsal
Indoor futsal programming to sharpen technical skills in the off-season.
For families
Know where to go. Know what's happening.
Fields & WeatherField locations, directions, and weather-closure policy. Schedules / PlayMetricsRegistration, team schedules, and club communications. Fees & Financial AssistanceProgram fees and how to request assistance. Soccer Parent Resource CenterGuidance for supporting a young player through the season. Staff DirectoryCoaches and club staff by program. Club PoliciesClub-wide policies for families and players. Contact UsReach the club office directly.