News // Iowa Soccer Development Foundation

Stay informed with the latest news and developments from the Iowa Soccer Development Foundation. Check back often for updates on ISDF’s work to advance a professional soccer stadium and Global Plaza, support men’s and women’s professional soccer in Iowa, and create lasting economic and community benefits for Des Moines, central Iowa and the state.

2025 News Releases

Dec 8, 2025 Capital stack completed for Pro Iowa Stadium and Global Plaza project
DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 8, 2025) — The Iowa Soccer Development Foundation (ISDF) is pleased to announce it has completed the capital stack and secured the public and private funding necessary to move forward with the Pro Iowa Stadium and Global Plaza.
Feb 21, 2025 Iowa Soccer Development Foundation secures $5M Destination Iowa Fund Grant for Pro Iowa Stadium and Global Plaza
DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 21, 2025) — The Iowa Economic Development Authority board announced today its intent to award a $5 million Destination Iowa Fund Grant to the Iowa Soccer Development Foundation. The grant will support the development of the ISDF’s Pro Iowa Stadium and Global Plaza — an effort that will drive economic vitality and cultural placemaking in a currently underutilized area of downtown Des Moines.
Feb 13, 2025 City of Des Moines and Polk County representatives, local business leaders named to Iowa Soccer Development Foundation board
DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 13, 2025) — The Iowa Soccer Development Foundation is proud to announce its newly appointed board of directors. Composed of seven leaders from city, county, Greater Des Moines Partnership and stadium operations, the board will provide strategic leadership and oversight to support the ISDF’s mission —designing and building a multiuse stadium that energizes Iowa’s economy, unites people through shared experiences and provides opportunities for underserved, at-risk youth to experience the global game of soccer.

2024 News Releases

Oct 22, 2024 IRA, Polk County funding approved for Pro Iowa Stadium and Global Plaza project
DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 22, 2024) — The Iowa Soccer Development Foundation (ISDF), a public 501(c)(3) organization, confirms that the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board has approved the maximum benefit amount of $23.5 million in tax rebates via the Iowa Reinvestment District program. Additionally, the Polk County Board of Supervisors voted to contribute $10 million to the Pro Iowa initiative.

2022 News Releases

Oct 22, 2022 Iowa Soccer Development Foundation pledges Prairie Meadows Youth Sports and Recreational Grant funds to 9 area organizations
DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 25, 2022) — The Iowa Soccer Development Foundation (ISDF) announced today that it awarded nine area organizations with soccer equipment to support underserved youth in central Iowa. The funds were made possible thanks to the $12,000 grant Prairie Meadows awarded ISDF back in October 2021 as part of the Youth Sports and Recreational Grant Program. ISDF partnered with Pro Iowa — the campaign that looks to bring professional soccer to Iowa — to deliver the equipment.

2021 News Releases

Jun 18, 2021 American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company Commits $5M to Pro Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa (June 18, 2021) — American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company^® — a Greater Des Moines-based insurance company — is the latest to join in the private fundraising effort to design and build a multi-use professional soccer stadium and Global Plaza in downtown Des Moines with a $5 million contribution.

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