See what Man of God posted to Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/iFnjrbwb1bBCF2cH9

Does anyone have and is willing to sell a past years jersey with the Kum and Go Sponsorship on it?

The deadline for DSM to prove a worthy candidate for a USL Championship team is only three weeks away. I figured we would have a better sense of whether or not this is going to be a reality by now. Anyone have any inside info?

I know the USL Pro Iowa movement is still active but I’m curious as to what the outcome of all of this will be, as it certainly seems like the city is giving nothing towards the project.

Anybody know what is going on with the supporter group(s)? There is now a Facebook page for the Society DSM as the supporter's group. Is this replacing the Red Army or are there two groups now? Question was posted on Red Army Facebook but no answer.

Today Duluth FC faces the Des Moines Menace in the first round of the 2019 US Open Cup. It’s the first meeting between the clubs.

However, this is the fifth Minnesota soccer US Open Cup game against the Des Moines Menace. The Menace have been a very stable franchise – in the same league since 1997, consistently top 5 in attendance, and PDL champions in 2005.

Minnesota history with the Menace started in 1994 when both Menace and Thunder were part of the USISL.

The following year the Menace dropped to a lower-level league that became known as the Premier Developmental Soccer League in 1997. From 1997-2001 the Twin Cities Tornado (later called Twin Cities Phoenix) were in the same league. The Tornado and Menace had 2-3 regular season games a year, but I am unable to find the box scores, other than for a 1998 Playoff match which the Menace won 2-1.

In 2009-2010 the Rochester Thunder, during their two-year PDL existence had five matches with Des Moines. The Menace won all three 2009 meetings, but Rochester won one and drew one in 2010.

There have also been three friendly exhibition matches between Minnesota clubs and the Des Moines Menace, who won all three. In 2010, the NPSL Minnesota TwinStars went down 7-2; In 2013, the independent Twin Cities BK Voyageurs lost 2-1 (any insight on this team?); and in 2014, the Minnesota United Reserves were shutout 1-0 (yes, the Loons once had a reserve team!). All three friendlies were in Des Moines.

As for Open Cup History, the Menace have always been the underdog, but oddly, the home team has always lost:

2006, June 28th : In the USOC 2nd Round 1,060 fans showed up at James Griffin Stadium to watch Menace legend Thomas Boltnar score the only goal against the Minnesota Thunder in the 1-0 Menace win.

2012, May 22nd : In the USOC 2nd Round, Minnesota Stars FC traveled to Des Moines and beat the Menace 2-0. Simone Bracalello & Miguel Ibarra scored for the Stars.

2013, May 21st : In the USOC 2nd Round, 1,009 fans showed up in the only Loons game at Elizabeth Robbie Stadium in St. Paul. Des Moines won in the 86th minute on a goal by Brandon Fricke. Stories from this game would be great to hear.

2014, May 28th : In the USOC 3rd Round, the Loons road tripped to Des Moines and beat the Menace 2-0 on goals from Tyler Polak & Christian Ramirez.

Today Duluth is the underdog, and visiting team.

Players who have played for Minnesota teams and the Des Moines Menace include Tighe Dombrowski (Menace – Thunder & now a manufacturing supervisor in Milwaukee); Dan O’Brien (Menace – Thunder & now playing with Minneoplis SC); Mike Jeffries (Strikers and former Menace coach); Aaron Leventhal (Menace – Thunder & currently a fit studio director); Donny Mark (Twin Cities Tornado – Thunder – Menace & involved with the Long Lake soccer dome); Alen Marcina (Thunder – current Menace coach); Chris Brunt (Menace – Thunder & currently running a soccer school in Omaha); Danny Cruz (Menace – Loons & currently the assistanct coach for Louisville City FC); Justin Davis (Menace—Loons & now playing with Nashville SC); Brent Kallman (Menace—Loons!); Did I miss anyone?

Go BlueGreens!

Any Menace stories on Minnesota road trips?

Check out the Red Army - DSM for more up to date information on the Menace.

You can also check out the team’s website.

Cheers!

Hey I am posting because a huge part of being a part of a soccer community is wearing your clubs kit around town and to games.

People who can’t make it to all games... Where can you buy a Menace kit???

I am shocked that their website you aren’t able to buy them. Can anyone help?

The Menace start the season with a friendly at Union Dubuque.

The Red Army Supporters Group will be meeting in Ankeny and can do a carpool/caravan combo. Leaving somewhere in Ankeny at 2:30. Join us!

All are welcome! Come join us at Tower Park at 48th and Hickman to paint tifo banners for the season!

We will be in the large parking lot just off of 48th street, south of the large water tower.