Career
Dale came to Odd Grenland as a junior player from Gjerpen IF in 2000. He got called up to their main squad in 2002 after playing several games for their reserve team Tarjei played his first match for Odd Grenland when he played 1 minute against Moss FK in July 2002, that was his only match for the season.
In 2006 Odd Grenland played relegation play-off against Bryne FK. In August 2008, Tarjei signed a two year contract with Sogndal Fotball, he came to Sogndal from Odd Grenland on a free transfer.
He played the fall season for Sogndal and played 11 matches and scored 5 goals. Dale joined Notodden ahead of the 2010-season.