Des Moines United FC is an American soccer club in Des Moines, Iowa.

History

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

Outdoor

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

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

  1. ^ "UPSL Announces Midwest Expansion with Des Moines United FC".
  2. ^ "Des Moines United FC Joins the NPSL". 26 January 2023.
  3. ^ "News: Des Moines United FC will move up to Major Arena Soccer League 2 this season - Major Arena Soccer League 2". 8 September 2022.
  4. ^ "News: Major Arena Soccer League 2 releases 2022-23 schedule for 15-team league - Major Arena Soccer League 2". 28 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Iowa Demon Hawks return home to play at Buccaneer Arena in 2023-2024". 5 October 2023.
  6. ^ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/picture-gallery/sports/soccer/2023/12/09/photos-iowa-demon-hawks-take-on-the-iowa-raptors-in-indoor-pro-soccer/71851013007/

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