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
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ⓘ Home matches for the Roots Club 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
Roots News
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
Partners, Affiliates & League
Proud to be supported by our 2026 partners
