Des Moines Menace

Des Moines Menace The Des Moines Menace is Iowa's premier pre-professional soccer team!

Since the team’s inaugural 1994 season, the Menace has reached the Premier Development League (renamed USL League Two before the 2019 season) playoffs 17 times, five times advancing to the final four. The Menace’s first banner year came in 2005, a season punctuated by a dramatic win over the El Paso Patriots to claim the Premier Development League Championship. The Menace's second title came in 2

021, defeating the North Carolina Fusion U-23's 1-0 at home in front of 7,342 fans (the largest crowd in Iowa soccer history). Des Moines have also earned five regular-season titles, in 2002, 2014, 2018, 2019, and 2021.

THE IOWA STATE FAIR STARTING XI 🌽⚽We picked our Starting XI.Which 3 are you taking at the Fair?Comment your selections b...
08/06/2026

THE IOWA STATE FAIR STARTING XI 🌽⚽
We picked our Starting XI.
Which 3 are you taking at the Fair?

Comment your selections below for a chance to win Iowa State Fair tickets, coupons, and concession dollars! Winners will be notified Monday, August 10th at 12pm.

GK - Butter Cow
LB - Ye Old Mill
CB - Egg on a Stick
CB - Giant Slide
RB - Milk a Cow
DM - Baby Animals
CM - Pork Chop on a Stick
CM - Thrille Ville
LW - Grandstand Show
RW - Barksdale's Cookies
ST - Sky Glider

As we wrap up our season, we're excited to recognize some of our players' outstanding accomplishments!Next up is Eloge I...
07/16/2026

As we wrap up our season, we're excited to recognize some of our players' outstanding accomplishments!

Next up is Eloge Iradukunda. Eloge was the engine behind the squad this season, leading the team in minutes played and serving as a consistent presence on the field from start to finish.

His commitment, endurance, and impact were instrumental to the team's success throughout the season.

Congratulations, Eloge, on an outstanding year! Thank you for your dedication and leadership on the pitch. ⚽👏

As we wrap up our season, we're excited to recognize some of our players' outstanding accomplishments!First up is our le...
07/15/2026

As we wrap up our season, we're excited to recognize some of our players' outstanding accomplishments!

First up is our leading scorer, Tate McDermott. Tate had an incredible season, leading the team with 4 goals and making a huge impact on the field throughout the year.

Congratulations, Tate, on a fantastic season! Thank you for all your hard work and contributions to the team. We can't wait to see what the future holds for you! ⚽👏

The season may be over, but this isn’t one we’ll forget anytime soon. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. To every...
07/15/2026

The season may be over, but this isn’t one we’ll forget anytime soon.
 
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.
 
To every season member, supporter, youth player, volunteer, sponsor, and fan who walked through the gates at Mediacom Stadium this summer: YOU made this season unforgettable.
 
You transformed Mediacom Stadium from a venue into a home. You packed the stands, raised your scarves, sang, cheered, celebrated, and stood with this team through every high and every low.
 
The final whistle has blown on 2026, but our work is just beginning. We’ll learn. We’ll improve. We’ll build. And we’ll continue honoring the proud tradition of Menace Soccer.
 
Thank you for believing in us. Thank you for being the best supporters in the game.
 
❤️🖤We’ll see you again soon.

07/12/2026

Crack open the High Noon Highlight of the Match ☀️

Ziad Barakat chips a perfect ball over the top, finding Luca Di Giovanni, who calmly slots it home to give the Menace a 2–1 lead. ⚽️🔥

07/12/2026

Some post-match words from our Kwik Star Star of the Match on the season finale win 🎉

⭐️ STAR OF THE MATCH ⭐️JEB Knox was everywhere tonight, making an impact on both ends of the pitch with a relentless 90-...
07/12/2026

⭐️ STAR OF THE MATCH ⭐️

JEB Knox was everywhere tonight, making an impact on both ends of the pitch with a relentless 90-minute performance that helped bring home the win. 🔴⚫️

SEASON FINALE WIN 🎉🎉
07/12/2026

SEASON FINALE WIN 🎉🎉

07/12/2026

GOAL BY Tate.McDermott 🔥

Address

1459 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+15154576034

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