2026-2027 Tryout & Evaluation
Details
We are excited to announce that tryouts for the 2026-2027 season will take place in Spring 2026. Triangle United offers a pathway for every player, ranging from our Youth Development Academy (YDA) for our youngest athletes to our elite competitive levels, including MLS NEXT (Boys) and Girls Academy (Girls).
Registration & Age Groups
For the 2026-2027 season, US Youth Soccer is returning to seasonal-year age divisions for all programs (excluding MLS NEXT Homegrown).
Please review the updated age ranges below to identify your child's group. When registering via PlayMetrics, our system will automatically place your child into the correct division based on their birth date.
- Note: All requests to play in an older age group must be emailed to John Cirillo, TU Director of Soccer, by emailing jcirillo@triangleunited.org
Tryout Details
Specific dates, times, and field locations will be found on our program-specific pages when finalized for all . We encourage you to explore the links below to learn more about the various programs we offer.
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
List of Services
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MLS NEXT HomegrownList Item 1
"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 5. MLS NEXT is the club's (and USA) top boys program.
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MLS NEXT AcademyList Item 3
In the expanded tier of MLS NEXT, clubs will participate in one of eight regional tournaments each season in addition to the option for eligible age groups to attend MLS NEXT Fest in December. The regional tournaments will serve as qualifying for a championship event at MLS NEXT Cup later in 2027. These events will be marquee talent identification opportunities for college, professional, and national team scouts to evaluate players. Players competing in the new tier will also be eligible to play high school soccer.
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Girls Academy (GA)List Item 2
"The Girls Academy is the leading youth development platform for the best female soccer players in the United States. We are the only national youth soccer platform that represents the collective vision of member clubs and actively engages the voice of the players to take real ownership of the league. We are committed to cultivating an environment that empowers each player to reach their best potential as an exceptional athlete and human being by celebrating the player’s journey with a lifelong love of the game through competition, showcases, and camaraderie"
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DPL
The DPL's mission is to develop the player and empower the person in a purposeful and memorable environment. The DPL believes through superior experiences, players will be able to showcase their talent, discover collegiate opportunities, and create community around the game.
Triangle United re-joined the DPL after a year hiatus and will now be going into our 5th year.
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NCYSA ProgramsList Item 4
"Every individual in North Carolina who wants to play soccer can do so with a North Carolina Youth Soccer Association Member Club in a safe, enjoyable, and respectful environment that leads to a lifelong love and participation in the sport.
We offer play for every level: Recreation, Challenge, Classic, NC Youth Academy, ODP, and USYS Piedmont Division".
Triangle United joined NCYSA in Fall of 2005
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NC Youth Academy
"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.












