Iowa Demon Hawks
| Full name | Iowa Demon Hawks |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 |
| Stadium | MidAmerican RecPlex (Outdoor) Buccaneer Arena (Indoor) |
| Owner | Darwin Salas |
| President | Darwin Salas |
| League | Men's Outdoor: National Premier Soccer League (NPSL)
Men's Indoor: Major Arena Soccer League 2 (MASL2) Women's Indoor: Major Arena Soccer League Women (MASLW) |
| Website | https://www.iowademonhawks.com/ |
The Iowa Demon Hawks are an American soccer club based in Des Moines, Iowa. The club operates a men's outdoor team in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), a men's indoor team in the Major Arena Soccer League 2 (MASL2), and a women's indoor team in the Major Arena Soccer League Women (MASL-W).[1]
History
Originally founded as Des Moines United FC in 2017, it started as a futsal club before joining the UPSL in 2021.[2] After two seasons in the UPSL, they joined the NPSL for 2023.[3]
The club also connected to its futsal roots by launching an indoor soccer team. The team played in Major Arena Soccer League 3 in 2021–22;[4] for 2022–23, the club moved to Major Arena Soccer League 2, competing as the Iowa Demon Hawks and playing out of Cedar Rapids.[5]
They returned to Des Moines area for the 2023–24 season, playing at Buccaneer Arena[6] in suburban Urbandale. They would defeat their former co-tenants, the Iowa Raptors, in their first game back in their home metro.[7]
After operating under both the Des Moines United and Iowa Demon Hawks names, the team unified under the Demon Hawks name in 2024.[8] In addition, the club launched a women's team in Major Arena Soccer League Women (MASL-W)[9] and hosted the league's inaugural playoff tournament.[10]
Team record: year-by-year
Outdoor
| Year | League | Finish | Record | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UPSL | 1st, Midwest South | 5–1–2 | Round of 16 | N/A |
| 2022 | UPSL | 4th, Midwest South | 4–4–2 | Round of 32 | N/A |
| 2023 | NPSL | 1st, Gateway | 8–1–1 | Regional Semifinals | N/A |
| 2024 | NPSL | 3rd, Gateway | 6–2–2 | Regional Semifinals | N/A |
| 2025 | NPSL | 5th, North | 4–5–1 | did not qualify | N/A |
| 2026 | NPSL | 2nd Qualifying Round |
Indoor men
| Year | League | Finish | Record | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | MASL3 | 1st, Midwest | 3–1–0 | Division Final |
| 2022–23 | MASL2 | 3rd, North | 7–4–1 | DNQ |
| 2023–24 | MASL2 | 1st, North | 12–0–0 | Champions |
| 2024–25 | MASL2 | 1st, North | 10–1–1 | Runners-up |
Indoor women
| Year | League | Finish | Record | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | MASLW | 3rd, Great Lakes North | 5–5–0 | Semifinal |
References
- ^ Rapay, Eugene. "Darwin Salas aims to build Des Moines community through soccer, radio and family". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ "UPSL Announces Midwest Expansion with Des Moines United FC".
- ^ "Des Moines United FC Joins the NPSL". January 26, 2023.
- ^ "News: Des Moines United FC will move up to Major Arena Soccer League 2 this season - Major Arena Soccer League 2". September 8, 2022.
- ^ "News: Major Arena Soccer League 2 releases 2022-23 schedule for 15-team league - Major Arena Soccer League 2". October 28, 2022.
- ^ "Iowa Demon Hawks return home to play at Buccaneer Arena in 2023-2024". October 5, 2023.
- ^ "See the Iowa Demon Hawks, des Moines' new indoor soccer team, play their first match". The Des Moines Register.
- ^ "National - Des Moines United FC rebrands as Iowa Demon Hawks #NPSL | Facebook". www.facebook.com.
- ^ "Darwin Salas aims to build Des Moines community through soccer, radio and family". The Des Moines Register.
- ^ "Arena soccer fans come to Des Moines for Major Arena Soccer League playoffs". March 29, 2025.