Rooted in
Des Moines.
Built for the
Next Level.
Semi-professional soccer competing at the highest amateur level. Free admission. All are welcome. Roots run deep.
Spring 2026 — UPSL NE/IA/SD Premier Division
Full Season Schedule
| Date | Day | Home / Away | Opponent | Time (CST) | Venue | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 05 | Sun | Away | @ Reapers FC | 3:00 PM | LSF Championship Field | Varies |
| Apr 19 | Sun | Away | @ Heartland United FC | 3:00 PM | Renner Dennis Complex, Bellevue NE | $10 / Kids Free |
| Apr 26 | Sun | Home | Worthington Community | 5:00 PM | James Cownie Sports Complex #9 | Free |
| May 02 | Sat | Away | @ Atletico Omaha | 6:30 PM | Westview High School, Omaha NE | Varies |
| May 10 | Sun | Home | Garwo United FC | 7:00 PM | James Cownie Sports Complex #9 | Free |
| May 17 | Sun | Away | @ Omaha Street FC | 5:00 PM | Omaha South High School | Varies |
| May 20 | Wed | Home | Captains FC | 7:00 PM | West Des Moines Valley High School | Free |
| May 24 | Sun | Away | @ Bana Mboka FC | 4:00 PM | Norris Middle School | Varies |
| May 31 | Sun | Home | Super Stars FC | 7:00 PM | West Des Moines Valley High School | Free |
| Jun 06/07 | Sat/Sun | BYE | Capital City Roots FC — BYE Week | |||
| Jun 14 | Sun | Home | Sioux Falls Thunder FC | 7:00 PM | West Des Moines Valley Stadium | Free |
| Jun 20/21 | Sat/Sun | Playoffs | Conference Quarterfinals & Semifinals | TBD by seeding | ||
| Jun 27/28 | Sat/Sun | Playoffs | Conference Final | TBD by seeding | ||
| Jul 04/05 | Sat/Sun | Nationals | UPSL National Round of 32 | TBD | ||
| Aug 07–09 | Nationals | UPSL National Championship Weekend | Single site — TBD by UPSL | |||
ⓘ Home matches at Cownie Sports Complex and West Des Moines Valley are always free to attend. Away venue admission is set by the host club and is not controlled by Capital City Roots FC. All kickoff times subject to change — follow us on social media for updates.
What We Do
More Than a Team.
Capital City Roots FC is a platform — for players to compete, grow, and pursue the next level. For families to experience the game. For the community to connect.
Compete
UPSL Premier Division competition giving players a high-level environment to push beyond the local game and get noticed by scouts and college programs.
Develop
Structured training, mentorship, and education beyond the field. Guest speakers, networking, financial literacy, and real-world preparation for life after the game.
Connect
Youth clinics, community events, and local partnerships that bring Des Moines families into the game and build relationships that last beyond the final whistle.
The Roots Pathway
We are not just building a team. We are building a pipeline — from community access all the way to professional opportunities across the Midwest and beyond.
Rising Roots
Community youth clinics & development access for all
CC Roots FC
UPSL Premier Division — high level semi-pro competition
C2 Alliance
Midwest Regional Showcase & Combine — Des Moines & Omaha corridor
USL / Pro Clubs
Visibility to scouts, college coaches & professional programs
Winter 11s Tour
Year-round competition via the first full-field indoor winter tour in the Midwest — co-founded by CC Roots FC
Latest from the Club
Roots News
Match Recap
November 3, 2025
Roots Rally Behind Hajdarevic & Zamago to Beat Reapers 2–1
A statement result in the final stretch of the inaugural season. Two clinical finishes and a resilient defensive effort sealed all three points.
Club News
December 6, 2025
Fall 2025 Player Awards — Historic Inaugural UPSL Season
Capital City Roots FC recognizes standout performers from a landmark first season that ended with a UPSL playoff appearance in year one.
The Team
January 23, 2026
Rooted in Purpose
Who we are, why we started, and what drives every decision at Capital City Roots FC — on and off the field.
Rising Roots
Initiative
The charitable arm of Capital City Roots FC. Removing barriers, building leadership, and creating real access to the game for youth and families across the Des Moines metro — regardless of background or financial ability.
- Junior Roots Development Camps — ages 5 to 14, free access
- Roots Gear Bank — equipment for youth who need it
- School workshops & player mentorship visits
- Guest speaker series — mental health, financial literacy, careers
- College recruiting education for families
