SKY 8 SHOWS WHAT’S LEFT OF THE STYLE MANUFACTURING SITE JUST SOUTH OF THE DOWNTOWN LOOP. THE DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS ARE NOW GONE AND ONLY A FEW FOUNDATIONS E LEFTAR THE DREAM IS TO TRANSFORM THIS INTO THIS. A NEW PROFESSIONAL SOCCER STADIUM. A GRAND PLAZA. A hotel. ALONG WITH RESTAURANTS AND S.SHOP IT’S ALL THE VISION OF KUM AND GO CONVENIENCE STORE LEADER KYLE KRAUSE. BUT EAGER SOCCER FANS WILL HAVE TO WAIT JUST SAID B LONR.GE >> IT IS A LITTLE BIT DISAPPOINTG, IN BUT IT IS STILL THE PASSION AND THE DRIVE IS THERE TO GET IT DONE. TODD: KRAUSE, PLUS DEVELOPMENT CHIEF NATE EASTER, SAYS THE DELAYS ARE ALL RELATED TO SULYPP CHAIN ISES.SU A FAMILY WORLDWIDE PROBLEM. STADIUM PLANNERS AND CONTRACTORS DECIDED TO DELAY THE OPENING BY A YEAR WITH HOPES OF THAT SUPPLY PROBLEM CLEARINGP. U >> WHEN YOU PROJECT HOW LONG I MAY TAKE TO GET STEEL OR ROOFTOP UNITS, F IORNSTANCE, THE TIME IS NARROWING TO GET THAT CONSTRUCTION DONE SO MAKING THAT ANNOUNCEMENT WE THOUGHWAS INT THE BEST INTEREST FOR US. TO:DD THAT MEANS DES MOINES’S NEW SOCCER FRANCHISE WILL DRAW TO DELAY ITS GAMES, TOO. BUT DAN NSJAEN WHO OVERSEES THE PRO IOWA STADIUM SAYS IT’S WORTH THE WAIT. >> JUST TAKE THAT DEVELOPMENT AND VIABLE BE REALLY GREAT. IT IS ALWAYS A LITTLE DISAPPOINTING WHEN THINGS GET SLOW DOWN, BUT, YOU KNOW, IN THE LONG R,UN IT IS SO WORTH IT, AND WE ARE REALLY EXCITED. TODD: THE ONLY ACTION HERE ON THE SITE IS THE FEDERAL EPA CLEANING UP SOMEF O THE TOXIC AREAS AND BUILDING A RETENTION POND TO COLCTLE THE TOXINS.
New Des Moines pro soccer stadium construction delayed to 2025
Updated: 6:17 PM CST Jun 6, 2022
The Iowa Soccer Development Foundation announced Monday that the Pro Iowa Stadium and Global Plaza is set to open in 2025.In January, the foundation announced it had signed a franchise agreement to bring a professional United Soccer League team to Des Moines.“When we began this initiative, we dreamed of a stadium and gathering space for soccer fans and community members from all backgrounds to unite and celebrate the world’s game,” Charley Campbell, Iowa Soccer Development Foundation secretary, said in a news release. “We have a lot of positive momentum right now. And now that a formal franchise agreement has been signed, plans are well underway for construction of the stadium and plaza. A 2025 opening date aligns with our goal to deliver a facility that fits with the vision for downtown Des Moines, supports the cultural vibrancy of the region and leverages Iowa’s rich soccer history.”The foundation said the completion of the stadium was originally set for 2024 The stadium is being constructed on the former 43-acre DICO Site south of downtown.“As we reevaluated the construction timeline — factoring in supply chain and cost challenges, remediation of the DICO site and conversations with vendors — we determined that a 2025 opening This gives us the best possible chance for the team to play a full season,” Campbell said.Iowans can help name the new soccer team. Pro Iowa, the initiative to bring professional soccer to Iowa, is seeking help from the community to develop the team’s name, crest and other branding Fill out the survey at USLProIowa.com/team.Related:
The Iowa Soccer Development Foundation announced Monday that the Pro Iowa Stadium and Global Plaza is set to open in 2025.
In January, the foundation announced it had signed a franchise agreement to bring a professional United Soccer League team to Des Moines.
“When we began this initiative, we dreamed of a stadium and gathering space for soccer fans and community members from all backgrounds to unite and celebrate the world’s game,” Charley Campbell, Iowa Soccer Development Foundation secretary, said in a news release. “We have a lot of positive momentum right now. And now that a formal franchise agreement has been signed, plans are well underway for construction of the stadium and plaza. A 2025 opening date aligns with our goal to deliver a facility that fits with the vision for downtown Des Moines, supports the cultural vibrancy of the region and leverages Iowa’s rich soccer history.”
The foundation said the completion of the stadium was originally set for 2024. The stadium is being constructed on the former 43-acre Tellus Site south of downtown.
“As we reevaluated the construction timeline — factoring in supply chain and cost challenges, remediation of the DICO site and conversations with vendors — we determined that a 2025 opening date is more reasonable. This gives us the best possible chance for the team to play a full season,” Campbell said.
Iowans can help name the new soccer team. Pro Iowa, the initiative to bring professional soccer to Iowa, is seeking help from the community to develop the team’s name, crest and other branding. Fill out the survey at USLProIowa.com/team.
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