The primary mission of Capital Futsal is to provide more opportunities for the youth to play futsal and soccer in the Wake County area.
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Capital Futsal is powered by the Genome Foundation Inc. which is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All revenue generated by the Capital Futsal programs goes directly back into the league and into The Genome Foundation Inc. to fund scholarships for youth soccer and futsal players who cannot afford the cost to play.
Taylor Pilkington - CEO
Taylor Pilkington lives in Wake Forest with his wife Cassidy and their two children. Taylor is the CEO and founder of The Genome Foundation Inc. and a founding member and Director of Coaching at Soccer Genome LLC. Taylor is a passionate believer in the power of developing quality relationships, founded upon mutual trust, hard work, and integrity, in order to achieve a shared vision or goal. Taylor strives to apply these core principles daily in order to find new, creative ways to improve our community.
Jonathan Gooden - Dir. of futsal
Jonathan Gooden is a proud Triad native who has been passionate about soccer since the age of 8. A graduate of UNC Greensboro with a B.S. in Marketing, Jonathan brings over a decade of coaching experience to the youth sports community. He has coached in both the CSA and NCFC Classic programs, working closely with players across various age groups.
Now based in the Raleigh area with his wife and children, Jonathan is dedicated to creating a positive, competitive, and development-focused environment for young athletes. His deep love for the game and commitment to youth development make him a strong advocate for the benefits of futsal as a tool for skill growth and character building.
Email: jonathan.gooden@capitalfutsal.com
M: (919) 906-8551
TBD- technical Coach
Coming Soon.
Futsal is a fast-paced, small-sided version of soccer that accelerates player development by emphasizing ball control, quick decision-making, and precise technique. With more touches on the ball, constant movement, and tight spaces, players improve their agility, creativity, and game intelligence—skills that translate directly to the full field. Perfect for all ages, futsal helps players develop faster, think smarter, and enjoy the game even more.
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Our focus at Capital Futsal is to educate the players, coaches, and parents on the basic rules of Futsal. To achieve this, our referees will be acting as educators and enforcers of the laws of Futsal. We encourage the coaches, players, and parents to focus on familiarizing themselves with the laws of the game, and as players become accustomed to the format of Futsal, the referees will become stricter with violations in the law of the game. We have adapted some rules for league play and rules may be slightly different when competing in officially sanctioned competition. For the complete FIFA rules and laws of the game, visit the link at the bottom of the page.
Uniforms:
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Home Team: Light-colored jersey
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Away Team: Dark-colored jersey
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Goalkeepers: Must wear a different color than their team
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Offside:
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No offside in futsal
Substitutions:
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Free-flowing: No stoppage required
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Substitution Zones: Must occur in designated areas
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Timing: Player exiting must be fully off before the entering player steps on
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Penalty: Early entry may result in an indirect free kick or a yellow card for older age groups
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Fouls & Conduct:
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Direct Free Kick Offenses: Kicking, tripping, or pushing
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Legal Contact: Shoulder-to-shoulder and using arms to hold position
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No Sliding: Except between futsal academies
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Slide near another player → Direct free kick
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Goalkeeper Diving: Allowed with feet inside the goal area
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Foul Count: Exceeding 6 fouls per half results in a 10m penalty for each additional foul
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Cards:
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Yellow: Excessive force, repeated fouls, unsportsmanlike conduct
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Red: Two yellow cards or serious offenses (e.g., dangerous play, foul language, physical violence)
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Consequence: Team plays down one player for 2 minutes or until opponent scores
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Player: Sits out the remainder of the game and the next match
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Restarts:
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Kick-ins: Replace throw-ins; ball must be stopped completely
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Distance: Opposition must be 5 meters away
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Goal Throws: Replace goal kicks; goalkeeper must throw or roll the ball
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U12 & Under: Ball must touch the floor or another player before reaching the opposite goal area
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4-Second Rule: Applies to all restarts and goalkeepers handling the ball in their half
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Penalty: Exceeding 4 seconds results in a restart for the opponent at the same spot (or nearest goal area edge for goalkeeper infractions)
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Goalkeeper Restrictions:
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Back Passes: Cannot pick up the ball from a teammate’s intentional back pass
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Handling: Cannot touch the ball again in their own half after releasing, unless the opponent touches it or the ball crosses half-court
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Penalty: Indirect free kick at the spot of infringement
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Additional Information:
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Equipment: Shin guards are mandatory; indoor, flat-soled soccer shoes required
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Timeouts: One 1-minute timeout per half; allowed only when the team is in possession and the ball is out of play
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No Goal Kicks: Goalkeepers restart play by distributing the ball with their hands