Sporting Iowa

About the Club

Sporting Iowa is a youth soccer club primarily based in Des Moines, Iowa, extending its reach across Central and Eastern Iowa through strategic partnerships. The club's current structure and significant operations began around 2017, marked by the evolution of partnerships between Sporting Iowa Central and Sporting Iowa East. Sporting Iowa distinguishes itself as Iowa's premier full ECNL youth soccer club, offering elite training and a clear pathway to collegiate and professional opportunities. The club emphasizes comprehensive player development, focusing on technical skills, tactical understanding, and fostering well-rounded individuals with strong personal, social, and academic qualities. They provide high-quality coaching and access to state-of-the-art facilities to ensure an optimal development environment. Sporting Iowa's teams compete in top-tier competitive platforms, including the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) for both boys and girls, and the ECNL-RL (Regional League).