Pro Iowa Soccer - Krause Development

[ForbinsAscynt]

Sounds like USL is attempting to take on the MLS. MLS has refused to do promotion and relegation which would make the season for all leagues much more interesting. USL has 3 leagues, which includes the menace in “league 2” (third tier USL) and they are proposing relegation by 2026.
It is my hope that the MLS finally comes around to this format but I doubt that will happen. Maybe just maybe the USL can put out a better product or poach some teams.
Lastly, is this the end of the menace? I do not see a point for two teams. Let’s put all our efforts into a kick ass dsm team and please don’t keep the name. I never understood why menace was a name for an Iowa team to begin with.

 

[shagcarpetjesus]

2nd level, below MLS.
This is awesome. Let's go

There’s 2 divisions in USL so it could be either 2nd or 3rd division. I’m not familiar enough with the plans for the Des Moines franchise to know what division they are aiming for. If they went USL League One (which is the 3rd division) they would have some nice, ready made rivalries with Union Omaha and Forward Madison.

 

[scottie33]

Mia Hamm spoke tonight at the Greater Des Moines Partnership Dinner…seemed generally disinterested in the whole process

 

[AlaCyclone]

I could be way off and I know soccer is growing but realistically how many Iowans are going to pay to watch professional soccer?

I will be one of them!

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

I’m just researching this tonight but it looks like USL has 3 divisions.
Championship
League One
League Two

 

[ianoconnor]

There’s 2 divisions in USL so it could be either 2nd or 3rd division. I’m not familiar enough with the plans for the Des Moines franchise to know what division they are aiming for. If they went USL League One (which is the 3rd division) they would have some nice, ready made rivalries with Union Omaha and Forward Madison.

DSM is getting USL Championship. Top level of USL.

 

[ianoconnor]

I’m just researching this tonight but it looks like USL has 3 divisions.
Championship
League One
League Two

Correct. Menace currently play in League Two. This new Des Moines franchise will play in USL Championship, which is the level just below MLS (I suppose you could compare to AAA in baseball).

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

Looks like the future home will be perfect distance for a march to stadium from court Ave. This could become a fun tradition. I’m sure the royal mile will be a popular pregame spot.
I’m also seeing Krause group has set up 10 mini pitches around the city. Wish Ames would have gotten one.

 

[enisthemenace]

Looks like the future home will be perfect distance for a march to stadium from court Ave. This could become a fun tradition. I’m sure the royal mile will be a popular pregame spot.
I’m also seeing Krause group has set up 10 mini pitches around the city. Wish Ames would have gotten one.

Is the future build site the DICO Superfund Site? Area just north of Grays Lake?

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

Is the future build site the DICO Superfund Site? Area just north of Grays Lake?

That is correct.

 

[enisthemenace]

That is correct.

Sounds awesome. Could be really cool right there.

 

[NATEizKING]

Kids will be good age for season tix by then.

 

[NWICY]

It's directly below MLS

So like AAA baseball? So like the I-Cubs.?

 

[cyfanbr]

This is cool. Really hope soccer in America becomes more similar to the international leagues. One national tournament with multiple divisions where you get relegated or promoted based on performance.

 

[Rabbuk]

So like AAA baseball? So like the I-Cubs.?

I'm not super sure I've only ever been to MLS games. Just a quick Google suggests that this league requires a minimum of 5k seats for their stadiums. So I'm assuming a lot of cities the size of Des Moines probably have suitable venues. Not sure also how many teams are way over the 5k minimum.

 

[Urbandale2013]

Sounds like USL is attempting to take on the MLS. MLS has refused to do promotion and relegation which would make the season for all leagues much more interesting. USL has 3 leagues, which includes the menace in “league 2” (third tier USL) and they are proposing relegation by 2026.
It is my hope that the MLS finally comes around to this format but I doubt that will happen. Maybe just maybe the USL can put out a better product or poach some teams.
Lastly, is this the end of the menace? I do not see a point for two teams. Let’s put all our efforts into a kick ass dsm team and please don’t keep the name. I never understood why menace was a name for an Iowa team to begin with.

Doesn’t it really fall on US Soccer to force it? They run all soccer in the country and could theoretically force them to do relegation. Otherwise they won’t but relegation would help the sport grow in the US IMO.

 

[Swanson10]

Would be a lot better if he'd use his own money to build the stadium. Certainly has enough to be capable of it.

 

[Drew0311]

I really think they need a new name and not the Menace. I like watching the Menace but in Peoples minds the Menace is this small little team of amateurs that is ok to watch. I think if a good core following goes to all the games, this could become something like the I Cubs. Soccer is pretty decent size around Iowa believe it or not. A lot of kids are playing it these days.

 

[CloneJD]

I really think they need a new name and not the Menace. I like watching the Menace but in Peoples minds the Menace is this small little team of amateurs that is ok to watch. I think if a good core following goes to all the games, this could become something like the I Cubs. Soccer is pretty decent size around Iowa believe it or not. A lot of kids are playing it these days.

I believe the menace are staying so 0% chance it will be the Menace. I believe ProIowa has a website to submit name ideas.

 

[Drew0311]

I believe the menace are staying so 0% chance it will be the Menace. I believe ProIowa has a website to submit name ideas.

Hopefully it has a good name. Something that represents what Des Moines is all about or the history of Des Moines. Not something stupid like the Iowa Wolves when we don't even have wolves.