The GoalDen

The GoalDen

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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.

05/27/2026

🚨☀️ SUMMER MORNING SCHEDULE IS HERE
(*subject to change)

You asked… we delivered 👊⚽️

For the months of JUNE & JULY, The GoalDen will be opening up morning training sessions for both monthly members and drop-in players.

✅ Green check marks = Morning training sessions available
🏕️ Camp icons = Weekly summer camp weeks

This won’t be your normal summer 👀
We’ll also have a revised evening schedule built around the FIFA World Cup so players can train AND catch all the action throughout the summer 🔥

05/21/2026

🔥⚽️ Please help us welcome to The GoalDen family as one of our Lead Coaches this summer!

Coach Sam is from Gastonia, NC and developed through some of the top clubs in the area and currently continuing his career at the Division 1 level with Campbell University. This summer, he’ll also be competing with the Charlotte Eagles in USL League Two.

Sam brings high-level experience, energy, and passion for helping players grow both on and off the field, and we’re excited for our athletes to learn from him this summer.

Drop a 👏 below and give Coach Sam a warm GoalDen welcome!

05/20/2026

Beginning Year II.

For those that are new here, allow me to reintroduce myself. Excited for a huge year ahead partnering with and bringing in our new addition of The GoalDen Grounds.

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05/01/2026

TWO WEEKS REMAINING!!!!! 🚨‼️

All camps are currently priced with our early 🐥 specials until May 15th!!!!!

Join us this summer on the court (indoors) and on our BRAND NEW pitch (outdoors).

Nothing else will compare to SUMMER 2026!

https://thegoalden.com/small-group-training/

04/28/2026

Carolina Ascent and UNCC Alum Macey Bader playing “PlayMaker” inside The Den.

Play Maker is designed to train receiving on the back foot, turning quickly, and playing through lines to break pressure and move up the pitch.

These are the reps that translate. This is what it looks like when a real pro trains.

04/23/2026

We are coming up on our 1-Year Anniversary, and we’re introducing something that represents exactly what this place is about:

The Den 365 🧱

This is for the players who have been with us since the beginning and the ones who committed to the work for a full year.

If you’ve been with us for 365 days, you’ll get to decorate your own brick that will live permanently on the wall inside The GoalDen.

Not just your name but your mark. Your story. Your commitment.

Because this isn’t just a facility…
It’s a place where work gets remembered.

Year 1 is just the start.

04/15/2026

Only 1 month left to lock in your spot ⏳

Our Summer Camp Early Bird Special ends May 15th — don’t miss your chance to save and secure your player’s place this summer.

Spots are already starting to fill, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

This summer at The GoalDen, players get the full indoor + outdoor experience:
⚽ High-rep technical work inside The Den
⚽ Small-sided games and competition outside
⚽ A fun, competitive environment that actually develops players

If you want real growth that translates to the field, this is where you want to be.

👉 Check out the link for full camp details, dates, and registration. https://thegoalden.com/small-group-training/

03/25/2026

Train like a…
PRO ❌
DIFFERENCE MAKER ✅

But let’s be clear:
youth players are not pros.

They still need development.
They still need confidence.
They still need an environment where they can grow, fail, and learn.

Pros train under harsh scrutiny, pressure, competing for contracts, and real consequences. Kids don’t—and shouldn’t.

Photos from The GoalDen's post 03/20/2026

⚽🔥 SUMMER CAMPS ARE LIVE AT THE GOALDEN 🔥⚽

We’re excited to drop our upcoming GoalDen Camps — designed for players who want to learn, improve, compete, and have fun in a high-energy environment.

From technical development to game-real scenarios, every session is built to help players gain confidence and elevate their level.

📸👇 Check out the camp graphics below for dates + details



✅ Small group training
✅ High-repetition, game-real touches
✅ Professional coaching
✅ Fun, competitive environment



📍 Located in the Charlotte / Pineville area
⚡ Limited spots available for each camp

👉 View full details + register here:
https://thegoalden.com/small-group-training/

Photos from The GoalDen's post 03/04/2026

Some things you just can’t teach.

You can study the game.
You can watch film.
You can train every day.

But you can’t replicate the experience of stepping on the field with the legends of the game to truly test yourself.

Photos from The GoalDen's post 02/25/2026

MEMBER ONLY SHIRTS HAVE ARRIVED ⚽️🏆

Our founding ballers got their exclusive design and now our newest GoalDen member shirts are officially here and they’re being delivered out to our players starting tonight 🙌

We’re especially fired up about this drop because these were designed in collaboration with the incredible team at . From concept to final product, they helped bring our vision to life with custom designs that represent The GoalDen the right way — clean, bold, and built for athletes.

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Charlotte, NC
28201-28237, 28240-28247, 28250, 28253-28256, 28258, 28260-28262, 28265-28266, 2