This Franklin Sports Competition Soccer Goal goes together easy enough, and stands firm when it's hit by hard-kicked soccer balls, even if it's not secured to the ground.  Thankfully, we live near a park, and two people can easily carry it so the neighborhood kids can play in the park.  There's lots of comments in the Amazon reviews about how this thing may or may not stand up to weather.  The truth is that, over time, *nothing* is going to stand up to ultraviolet rays or water (the universal solvent). If you want this goal to last longer, just get a large tarp to put over it (we got one from Harbor Freight). We found that a couple of bungee cords hold a tarp in place quite nicely, minimizing water damage (aka rust) and keeping the net out of the sun. This unit is well-built. Keep it protected from the elements, and it will last a long time.