Des Moines United FC
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| Full name | Des Moines United FC |
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| Founded | 2017 |
| Stadium | MidAmerican Recplex West Des Moines, Iowa |
| League | National Premier Soccer League |
| 2023 | Regular Season: 1st, Gateway Conference Playoffs: Conference Semifinal |
Des Moines United FC is an American soccer club in Des Moines, Iowa.
History
[edit]Des Moines United was founded as a futsal club in 2017 and joined UPSL in 2021.[1] After two seasons in UPSL, they joined NPSL for 2023.[2]
The club also connected to its futsal roots by launching an indoor team. The team played in Major Arena Soccer League 3 in 2021–22;[3] for 2022–23, the club moved to Major Arena Soccer League 2, competing as the Iowa Demon Hawks and playing out of Cedar Rapids.[4]
They returned to Des Moines area for the 2023–24 season, playing at Buccaneer Arena[5] in suburban Urbandale. They would defeat their former co-tenants, the Iowa Raptors, in their first game back in their home metro.[6]
Team record: year-by-year
[edit]Outdoor
[edit]| Year | League | Finish | Record | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UPSL | 1st, Midwest South | 5–1–2 | Round of 16 | N/A |
| 2022 | UPSL | 4th, Midwest South | 4–4–2 | Round of 32 | N/A |
| 2023 | NPSL | 1st, Gateway | 8–1–1 | Regional Semifinals | N/A |
Indoor
[edit]| Year | League | Finish | Record | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | MASL3 | 1st, Midwest | 3–1–0 | Division Final |
| 2022–23 | MASL2 | 3rd, North | 7–4–1 | DNQ |
| 2023–24 | MASL2 | 1st, North | 12–0–0 | Champions |
References
[edit]- ^ "UPSL Announces Midwest Expansion with Des Moines United FC".
- ^ "Des Moines United FC Joins the NPSL". 26 January 2023.
- ^ "News: Des Moines United FC will move up to Major Arena Soccer League 2 this season - Major Arena Soccer League 2". 8 September 2022.
- ^ "News: Major Arena Soccer League 2 releases 2022-23 schedule for 15-team league - Major Arena Soccer League 2". 28 October 2022.
- ^ "Iowa Demon Hawks return home to play at Buccaneer Arena in 2023-2024". 5 October 2023.
- ^ "See the Iowa Demon Hawks, des Moines' new indoor soccer team, play their first match". The Des Moines Register.
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