Triangle Adult Soccer League

I agree with everything Phil said in his excellent review from 2010. TASL are even bigger and better three years later. In addition to their formal competitve leagues in the Spring and Fall seasons, they offer organized but informal rec games (8v8, one ref, no one keeps score, plenty of touches), training opportunities, and even opportunities for pickup games. Andy has moved on to other opportunties but his replacement in the office, Kirsten Nicholas, has a corporate training background and is helping the organization to ensure all players, captains, and refs are well educated about both the letter and spirit – which is to say, good sportsmanship – of the game. And the admin tech is much-​improved from 2010 (for example, captains no longer have to collect money as they did when Phil wrote his review as the League takes care of that online). They have also partnered closely with the Railhawks to the benefit of both organizations. And the refs are much better managed and improved in quality compared to three years ago.
TASL provide a great way to get some exercise, enable you to meet people you otherwise might not have, promote an atmosphere of comeraderie, and, in their modest way, consistently do more than you would expect to enhance the experience of life in the Triangle.

Triangle Adult Soccer League (TASL) is great asset to the triangle. Games and teams are professionally organized. Referees are typically fair and keep the game competitive yet safe. I’ve played in other outdoor and indoor leagues (XL Soccer World, Carolina Sportsplex, Rainbow) and, by far, TASL is the best. With a Spring, Summer Heat, and Fall season you can play outdoor soccer nearly year round. During the winter, take a break or find an indoor league elsewhere.
Andy and Donna play a big role in keeping the league organized and they do a fantastic job. There are many divisions (mens, womens, coed, and various age groups and skill levels within those categories). The league can accommodate almost any skill level but finding a team can be difficult. You can register as a pool player but you might not be picked up. If you’re a goalkeeper or female then your odds are much better. Also, finding a team might get easier because Andy and Donna are expanding the league by finding new fields and they’re also working to build their own soccer park via a partnership with Triangle Soccer Development.
I’ve organized several teams and have found it very rewarding. It can be a bit time consuming and frustrating collecting money but generally I’ve had great success and it gets easier with experience. As a player and team captain, I find TASL to be a lot of fun.