TRIANGLE UNITED
Tryouts for the 2024-2025 season will take place during spring 2024. Triangle United offers different programs for our players, starting with our youngest (YDA) all the way through to our highest level of play for boys and girls. Read below for more information about all of the programs we offer. Dates, times, and field locations for our tryouts and evaluations will be found on the program specific pages.
Should you have any questions regarding any of our programs, please reach out to Triangle United's Director of Soccer John Cirillo, by emailing him at jcirillo@triangleunited.org
Tryout/Evaluation Program Information
"MLS NEXT provides the best player development experience in North America. Founded on a collaborative approach to governance and a commitment to innovation, MLS NEXT players have access to the highest levels of competition and to training to prepare them for their futures, both in soccer and in life", MLS NEXT Exec.
Triangle United joined MLS NEXT in the 2022-2023 season and are excited about year 3. MLS NEXT is the club's (and USA) top boys program.
"We believe through superior experiences, players will be able to showcase their talent, discover collegiate opportunities and create community around the game. We are a standards driven national league connected to the Girls Academy that will encourage clubs to compete and grow, maximizing the development of their players," DPL Commissioner.
Triangle United joined the DPL in Fall 2021. DPL is currently the club's highest level program for girls.
The NEXT 2/NAL league was formed to provide clubs 2nd teams within the MLS NEXT program (or teams without the full pathway) a way to be more connected. Only clubs that are a part of the MLS NEXT program participate in this league.
"Participating clubs will also have the opportunity to attend the NAL competition as part of the IMG Cup College Showcase in December and compete for a National Academy League National Championship in June 2024", said NAL.
"It is the mission of the NCYSA Classic program to provide an environment to foster soccer competition at the highest level: age appropriate development of players who demonstrate talent and commitment with the desire to excel; and an appropriate level of team competition and the values of good sportsmanship to all who participate," stated NCYSA.
Triangle United joined NCYSA in Fall of 2005 and are excited about year 19.
NCYSA Select soccer is the level between Recreation and Classic soccer. Triangle United offers Select soccer for players currently in the 11U-14U age groups. Select soccer is a place for players that want more than what recreation offers, but are not quite ready for the time, commitment, and level of classic soccer.
"NC Youth Academy is an “alternative” to frustrations felt by families with “win-at-all-costs” mentality during early developmental years. The program seeks to improve individual player development and increase player participation, satisfaction, and player retention," NCYSA.
Triangle United joined the NCYSA Youth Academy program in Fall of 2010 and are excited about year 14.