The GoalDen is a soccer performance training facility in Pineville NC, founded by 14-year pro soccer player AJ DeLaGarza.
We offer cutting-edge training methods, state-of-the-art equipment, and expert coaching to help athletes reach their full potential.
08/26/2026
CHARLOTTE WAS READY FOR THIS. 🔥⚽️
Less than 24 HOURS after announcing our first-ever FREE Youth Open Play, we’re already nearing capacity!
ONLY 10 SPOTS LEFT — Ages 7–9
ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT — Ages 10–12 🚨
No coaches. No pressure. No cost. Just let the kids PLAY.
If the turnout is any indication… we might be doing a lot more of these. 👀
Register before the remaining spots are gone!
08/25/2026
We’re excited to announce that registration is officially LIVE for our first-ever FREE Youth Open Play at The GoalDen!
We’re kicking things off on Friday, August 28 with two age groups:
6:00 PM — Ages 7–9
7:00 PM — Ages 10–12
Our goal is simple: give kids a place to come out, play, compete, be creative, and enjoy the game. No structured training session—just an opportunity to play!
CREATE FRE ACCOUT AND RESERVE SPOT HERE- https://app.upperhand.io/customers/2437-the-goalden-llc/events
08/19/2026
THIS is why we do it. ❤️⚽️
As club seasons have kicked back off, we’ve received message after message from parents telling us how much more confident their players look on the field.
Not just better touches. Not just more skill. Confidence.
Seeing the work our players put in at The GoalDen translate to the field is what development is all about.
Thank you to our families for trusting us with your players. Keep the messages coming, we LOVE seeing it!
Disclaimer- these are messages from actual members parents but we won't use their name!
08/17/2026
📊 TEST. TRAIN. IMPROVE. RETEST.
Over the last two weeks, our GoalDen members have been completing their Photon Sports assessments, giving us measurable data on where they are physically right now.
*But testing just to collect numbers doesn’t mean much*
We test so we know what to improve.
The results help us identify areas where our players can get better and allow us to intentionally incorporate those areas into their training. Then we can come back, retest and see if the work is actually making a difference.
Over the next couple of weeks, we’re putting an added emphasis on jumping mechanics and countermovement jumps — learning how to load efficiently, produce force, use the arms, explode through the ground and land properly. Developing these explosive qualities can also support acceleration, change of direction and overall athleticism on the field.
And of course… that leaderboard matters too 👀
08/15/2026
⚽️ YOUTH OPEN PLAY IS COMING TO THE GOALDEN!
Sometimes kids just need a field, a ball, and the freedom to PLAY.
No coaches.
No parents on the field.
No structured training.
Just come play — for FREE. 🙌⚽️
We’re opening The GoalDen Grounds for Youth Open Play and letting the players take it from there. Pick teams, solve problems, be creative, compete, make mistakes, and most importantly… have fun.
🆓 FREE to play
⚽️ Registration required
👥 Limited spots available
How often we offer Youth Open Play will be determined by how many players register AND show up, so if you want to see this become a regular thing at The GoalDen, come out and support it!
Register. Show up. Play
08/14/2026
👀 NEW PROGRAMS ARE COMING TO THE GOALDEN…
First up: ADULT PERFORMANCE TRAINING. ⚽️🔥
We’re going beyond pickup games and league play.
Train with purpose. Get fitter. Get sharper on the ball. Compete. And enjoy the game in a structured training environment built for adults who still want to TRAIN like players.
More details coming soon…
👇 TAG someone you’d want to train with!
08/12/2026
🇺🇸⚽️ LABOR DAY AT THE GOALDEN!
No school = a full day of soccer! 🔥
Join us for our Labor Day Clinic featuring a full day of skill development, competition, small-sided games, and FUN utilizing both our indoor training facility and The GoalDen Grounds.
🍽️ FREE Lunch provided by Middle James Brewery
🐦 Early Bird pricing for the FIRST 15 players!
Spots are limited, so don’t wait. Spend Labor Day competing, developing, and having fun at The GoalDen! ⚽️🔥
https://thegoalden.com/small-group-training/
08/05/2026
⚽ WE’RE HIRING! ⚽
As The GoalDen continues to grow from our indoor training to our new outdoor turf field, we’re looking to add passionate Assistant Coaches to our team!
This is a great opportunity for:
* High school players (16+)
* College players
* Former players
* Aspiring coaches who love the game and enjoy working with young athletes
Whether you’re looking to gain coaching experience, stay involved in the game, or make a positive impact on the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.
08/03/2026
☀️⚽️ Just like that… summer is coming to an end.
As many students head back to school this week, we want to thank every family that made our GoalDen Summer Series such an incredible success. Edition 4 was the perfect way to wrap up a summer full of learning, competition, friendships, and plenty of smiles.
One thing we hope every player takes into their club season is the importance of individual development. Team training is essential, but the players who continue to improve are the ones who invest in themselves outside of team practices. Whether that’s at home or at The GoalDen, those extra touches, repetitions, and small group training sessions make all the difference.
Our 2026–2027 School Year Camps & Clinics will be announced soon, featuring one-day clinics, Fall Break Camp, teacher workday clinics, and more. If this summer was any indication, these are going to be another hit 🎯(in the top corner).
Have a great school year, and good luck to all of our GoalDen players this season. We’ll see you back in The Den soon! 🔥⚽️
08/02/2026
🏃♂️ Physical Assessment Testing!
Over the next two weeks, everyone who comes to a session will complete our physical performance assessment to establish a baseline and track their athletic development throughout their season.
Testing will include key performance metrics such as speed, agility, quickness, and explosiveness—giving players objective data to measure their progress over time.
Come ready to compete and set your benchmark! 💪⚽