DMSC News & Events

Help us get our fields ready for fall!

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:29:23 GMT

Volunteer with us and get our fields ready for the fall season!

Date: Aug. 23

Time: 3-5pm

Locations: Aliber and Water Works

Photo courtesy of Michael Hill Photography.
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Des Moines Soccer Club Announces Multi-Year Partnership with SCHEELS

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:46:18 GMT

Des Moines Soccer Club Announces Multi-Year Partnership with SCHEELS

Des Moines Soccer Club is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with SCHEELS. The partnership brings together two organizations committed to youth development, teamwork, and community engagement. Through this collaboration, SCHEELS will provide financial support and in-kind contributions to strengthen club programs and enhance the experience for our players and families.

“We are excited to welcome SCHEELS to our Des Moines Soccer Club community,” said Matt Ream, executive director of DMSC. “Their commitment to community engagement and supporting youth sports aligns perfectly with our mission to create opportunities to help our players realize their potential on and off the pitch.”

The partnership will be represented in a variety of ways including apparel for Select Program participants, signage at both Aliber and Water Works complexes, participation in SCHEELS Day of Giving and special promotions for club families.

"We are incredibly proud to partner with Des Moines Soccer Club to support their mission of providing accessible, high-quality soccer programs to youth across our community. By investing in these young athletes and the club’s inclusive environment, we are honored to help foster the next generation of leaders both on and off the field,” said Eric McEntee, Public Relations Associate at Des Moines SCHEELS.

If you’re interested in learning more about our organization or potential partnerships, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to marketing@desmoinessoccerclub.org for more information.

An Important Facilities Announcement

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:02:57 GMT

DMSC to Partner with Genus Landscape Architects

We’re excited to share an important update about the future of our club’s facilities. After a year of thoughtful feedback from families and players, we’re taking the next step by partnering with Genus Landscape Architects. Our partnership will include assessing our current fields and infrastructure, gathering community input, and identifying priorities to create a safer, more functional, and inspiring environment for every player. Preliminary findings and recommended next steps will be shared in the coming months.

DMSC Teams Win Iowa Presidents Cup!

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:05:26 GMT

16U Boys

“These guys have an elite mentality”

Our U16’s truly had production from the entire roster during our Presidents Cup run. We prepared well during the weeks leading up to the tournament and it showed in a big way come game time. Our defense and midfield took everything our coaching staff had worked with them on and showed that they are a top tier defensive team. Our collection of talent up top put away their chances and it was an overall great performance from the entire team. We dominated possession, maintained composure, and scored some beautiful goals! Overall, this group of guys have an elite mentality that started weeks prior to the tournament. They felt disrespected being given the second seed in the tournament, then took that emotion and showed everyone that they were the true number one seed. I could not be more proud to play a part in this season and look forward to continuing the run at regionals!

-16U Boys Coach Chaz Birkenfeld

17U Boys

“Everything fell into place at the right time.”

After a disappointing loss in the 2023 Presidents Cup Final, the 2008 DMSC Boys Red team were able to flip the result and come out on top this year as 17U Presidents Cup Champions! The boys put in a lot of work over the last year to ensure they didn't have the same feeling at the end like they did in the past. They competed with a lot of heart and lifted each other up whenever there was a mistake. With a few departures of starters from last year, the lineup was shaken up and everything fell into place at the right time. The team set the tone from the first game of Presidents Cup with a dominant win and didn't look back. They scored 21 goals in the tournament, while keeping a clean sheet in every game!

The championship game was a rematch of last year's final, with DMSC playing UFA. These two teams have grown into a friendly rivalry with every game being a battle. This game was no different, with both teams creating good opportunities and keeping possession of the ball for long spells throughout the first half. DMSC was able to get on the scoresheet in the 43rd minute when Ramadhani Songwa picked off a pass and was able to get around the UFA keeper to find the back of the net. The second half raised the intensity with the game still anyone's to win. DMSC's stringent defense and some remarkable saves by their keeper, kept UFA off the scoreboard and extended their clean sheet streak! The boys joyfully raised the trophy as proud champions, then raised up keeper Cullen Arnold over their heads as the unanimous MVP.

-17U Boys Coach Tyger Nieters

19U Boys

“Four games, Twelve points!”

That was the cry at every practice and before every game for the 19U Red team at this year's 2024 Iowa Presidents Cup. Having lost the previous year's championship game in heartbreaking fashion on penalties, the team regrouped this season and entered the tournament determined that they would leave no doubt.

The 19U bracket contained 5 teams and was decided in a pool play only format. All 5 teams played each other and the winner was crowned with the highest point total after each played four games. The 19U Red team dedicated itself to dominating the tournament, thus the mantra, "Four games, twelve points!" And dominate they did. Playing a free flowing attacking style of football, the team was victorious in all four games claiming the maximum number of points available. Along the way, the boys recorded the most goals scored (14), the fewest conceded (3) and held opponents scoreless in two games. Eight different players contributed goals and assists.

The team will play friendlies and train indoors over the winter before playing for their high schools in the Spring. At the conclusion of those seasons, they will come back together to represent the state at the Regional Presidents Cup in St. Louis in June 2025.

-19U Boys Coach John Cook

Become a DMSC Sponsor!

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 22:49:01 GMT

Did you know that DMSC was able to provide $70,000 in financial assistance for players in 2023? Together, in partnership with sponsors and individual donors, we help create this opportunity for our kids to learn, grow and play. Help us continue our mission!

Contact marketing@desmoinessoccerclub.org to learn more about available sponsorships.