USL Pro Iowa

USL Pro Iowa
Founded2019 (7 years ago) (2019)
Stadium
Capacity6,300
OwnerKyle Krause
League
Websiteuslproiowa.com

USL Pro Iowa is a proposed professional soccer club based in Des Moines, Iowa. Owned by Kyle Krause, it was announced in 2019.

History

USL Pro Iowa was founded in 2019 with a plan to use multiple government aid packages to secure land for, and construct, a soccer-specific stadium. The club was awarded franchise rights to play in the USL Championship in 2022, with a plan to commence play in 2024.

By 2024, the club's debut was indefinitely delayed as they sought additional subsidies to cover a $20 million funding gap for the stadium, which had then been priced at $95 million for its construction. Tax incentives to cover the funding gap were approved by Des Moines' municipal government in 2025, paving the way for the stadium's planned two-year construction to commence in 2026. Further reports then pushed that start date into 2027. As of mid-2026, design details were not yet finalized. At the earliest, USL Pro Iowa plans to field a men's team into the Championship in the 2029 season, and a women's team into the USL Super League in the 2028–29 season.

Organization

USL Pro Iowa is owned by Kyle Krause, owner of the Des Moines Menace and Parma Calcio 1913.

References

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  7. ↑ Jett, Tyler (July 17, 2023). "Kyle Krause seeks more public funding for Des Moines soccer stadium as costs increase". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved September 14, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  8. ↑ Jett, Tyler (February 28, 2024). "Price for Krause Group's Italian soccer stadium soars amid Des Moines incentive talks". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  9. ↑ Jett, Tyler; Lathers, Addison. "Des Moines' proposed USL soccer stadium preparing to claim $23 million in state funding". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  10. ↑ "After years of delay, Des Moines pro soccer stadium finally wins lease - AOL". www.aol.com. Retrieved September 25, 2026.
  11. ↑ Kealey, Kate (December 8, 2025). "'Last piece' in place for Des Moines pro soccer as city approves funds". The Des Moines Register. Archived from the original on December 9, 2025. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  12. ↑ Purpura, Pepper (November 17, 2025). "Des Moines pro soccer team could revive girls' interest in the sport". KCCI 8 News. Archived from the original on December 9, 2025. Retrieved December 9, 2025.