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Iowa Rush Central
Ankeny
Iowa Rush Soccer Club is committed to providing an unrivaled soccer experience for players of all abilities and age levels. We accept the responsibility of teaching life lessons to our athletes to further their growth inside the game and out, through core-values, sportsmanship and community outreach. We will afford all players the opportunity to maximize their potential, realize their dreams and cultivate a passion for the game. Through quality coaching, sound leadership and the connection with the world-wide Rush organization, Iowa Rush Soccer Club will work to be the destination club of choice in the state of Iowa.
Follow Us On Instagram @iowarush_central
We are continuing to look at our past as we prepare for the future!
As more players and families continue to engage with the game of soccer, Iowa Rush has stayed at the forefront of creating more opportunities for every player.
Development doesn’t happen overnight and we’re committed to providing year-round pathways for players of all levels. Iowa Rush programming has evolved to include consistent winter training for select teams, winter session options for younger ages, the creation of our fast-paced 4v4 Premier Challenge League (PCL) along with individual/small-group training designed to support player growth.
We’ve grown our summer camp offerings, including the addition of an overnight residential camp and continue to invest countless hours creating and refining curriculum across all programs. Our Kicks for Kids program has expanded to be offered four times per year, giving our youngest players more chances to fall in love with the game.
For our 11U-12U select teams, we’ve introduced Midwest Festivals, welcoming Rush clubs from across the region for winter competition. And in 2022, our partnership with Vision Soccer Academy led to the creation of VSA Rush, offering top-level players access to national leagues while still competing locally and statewide.
#HonoringOurRoots. #BuildingfortheFuture.
🌟 MARCH CORE VALUE PLAYER OF THE MONTH 🌟
Congratulations to Talon Reinhart from the Iowa Rush North 2012/13 Boys team for embodying this month's core value of Empathy! ⚽️👏
Talon is always encouraging his teammates and is supportive of all our programs and teams.
Thank you, Talon, for leading by example. Your big heart and positive attitude make our entire club family better! 💙
#CoreValues #Empathy
Since 2009, Iowa Rush has intentionally grown our staff and operations to support the increasing number of players in our sport. Over the past 17 years, more than 15,000 players have experienced Iowa Rush programming and developed a love for the game. We have grown to include locations in Waverly, Pella, and work in partnership with VSA in the Waukee community and Apex in the Warren County area.
We are proud to support our communities by participating in local events such as elementary school fun nights, parades, and trunk-or-treats. Many of our club coaches also serve on local high school soccer staffs, helping raise the soccer standard and further the game for players throughout our communities.
Our investment in players goes beyond the field. We believe in mentoring the next generation of coaches, creating pathways for Iowa Rush alumni to begin their coaching careers. Over the last 10 years, we’ve hired over 25 Iowa Rush alumni as coaches, including 11 on our current staff. These individuals have lived our club culture and now bring those experiences back to our current players.
Alongside our alumni, our staff includes former college coaches, coaches with international backgrounds, and club coaches who bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise. Supported by an administrative team with 30+ combined years in the soccer industry, Iowa Rush remains a state leader rooted in stability, growth, and opportunity.
#HonoringOurRoots. #BuildingfortheFuture.
🏃♀️ Gear Up & Save This Weekend! 🏃♂️
Shop at DICK’S Sporting Goods and score 20% OFF your entire purchase!
In partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods, we’re excited to offer an exclusive 20% discount for all Iowa Rush athletes, coaches, and families at the West Des Moines and Waterloo locations.
Discount is good from March 6–9, 2026. Valid in-store only – just show the coupon at checkout!
👉 20% Off Coupon – CLICK HERE: https://tinyurl.com/yhsrcx3e
Don’t miss this chance to stock up and get season-ready!
We are excited to announce that Iowa Rush will be traveling to Croatia, March 13–22, 2026 for an unforgettable European soccer experience! 🇭🇷✈️
Over 10 incredible days, our players will:
🔥 Train with NK Varaždin professional coaches
⚽️ Compete in international matches vs. Varaždin and other local clubs
🏟 Watch live professional matches
🏞 Explore the beautiful cities of Varaždin, Opatija, Zagreb & Budapest
🌊 Visit the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park
🤝 Experience Croatian culture, food, and football firsthand
New for this year! We have teamed up with Nike to bring an elevated camp experience to our Summer Residential Camp. This camp is designed for players of any skill level. Participants will enjoy time away from home in a fun and supportive environment, making new friends and experiencing soccer alongside players and coaches from various clubs across the state.
Girls Camp: June 26-28
Boys Camp: July 17-19
Campers stay overnight at Warburg College for 3 days of soccer development & FUN! Open to ages 9-14.
➡️ More details ®gistration links at https://www.iowarush.com/summer-residential-soccer-camp.
As we look ahead to the Spring 2026 season and beyond, we’re taking a moment to reflect on where it all began—and where we’re going next. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing a series of posts that celebrate the history of Iowa Rush and the vision that continues to drive our future.
Iowa Rush officially began in 2009, built on the strong foundation of the Ankeny Soccer Club. From the very beginning, our leaders shared a clear goal: to create better soccer opportunities for Iowa families while staying true to our community roots.
Joining the national Rush Soccer organization opened the door to greater regional and national opportunities for our players, shared resources with some of the top soccer minds in the country, and proven pathways for player development. Just as important, it allowed us to keep soccer local and accessible—while raising the standard of the game across our club.
#HonoringOurRoots. #BuildingfortheFuture.
It's THIS WEEK! Time to get involved!
Iowa Rush is hosting a ref clinic on Saturday, February 28th at Rock Creek Elementary from 8am-noon.
Register here for the Ankeny clinic - https://tinyurl.com/bdr6xr9f.
Need a different day? Check out the full list of ref clinics here - https://tinyurl.com/mrxmwweh.
You must be 13 or older to register.
Help support our players and the game we all love—get certified and join the ref team! ⚽️
Spring Soccer Starts Soon!
Registration is open for:
⚽ 5U–8U Rush: www.iowarush.com/central-5u-8u-soccer
⚽ 9U–19U Rec: www.iowarush.com/central-rec
⚽ Kicks For Kids: www.iowarush.com/central-k4k
Fun. Development. Community.
There’s a place for every player at Rush this spring!
Season kicks off March 30th so don’t wait — secure your spot today!
#IowaRush
SAVE THE DATE!
Our partner, DICK’S Sporting Goods, is offering a 20% off discount at the West Des Moines & Waterloo locations to help you gear up for the season! Be sure to use the unique coupon linked below, available to all Iowa Rush athletes, coaches and families from March 6-9, 2026. The coupon is valid in-store and should be shown at the register during checkout.
20% Off Coupon - CLICK HERE: https://tinyurl.com/yhsrcx3e
It's not too late to register --- Become a Certified Referee!
Iowa Rush will be hosting a ref clinic on Saturday, February 28th at Rock Creek Elementary from 8am-noon.
Register here for the Ankeny clinic - https://tinyurl.com/bdr6xr9f.
Need a different day? Check out the full list of ref clinics here - https://tinyurl.com/mrxmwweh.
You must be 13 or older to register.
Help support our players and the game we all love—get certified and join the referee team! ⚽️
🎉 Congratulations to our February Core Value Player of the Month — Ayla Mujic 🎉
Ayla is a member of the 2007/08 High School Girls team and embodies our February Core Value of Enjoyment.
Ayla always shows up to training and games with the biggest smile on her face. Her positive attitude is contagious and you can always tell she genuinely loves the game of soccer. She is the first to volunteer for drills and looks to take advantage of any extra playing opportunities that are offered!
Congrats Ayla -- we can’t wait to see you keep shining! ✨⚽✨
Summer Residential Camp is BACK!
Girls Camp: June 26-28
Boys Camp: July 17-19
Campers stay overnight at Warburg College for 3 days of soccer development and FUN! Open to players with 2013-2016 birth years.
➡️ Registration now open on our new registration platform Sprocket! http://iowarush.sprocketsports.com/
Get off the sidelines and become a referee! This is your chance to jump in and get certified!
Iowa Rush will be hosting a ref clinic on Saturday, February 28th at Rock Creek Elementary from 8am-noon.
Register here for the Ankeny clinic - https://bit.ly/3ZetY7y.
Need a different day? Check out the full list of ref clinics here - https://bit.ly/4ayiJMD.
You must be 13 or older to register.
Help support our players and the game we all love—get certified and join the referee team! ⚽️
🎉 We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Mullet’s in Uptown Ankeny! 🎉
Stop in at their Uptown Ankeny location and mention Iowa Rush to receive 10% off.
Be sure to stop in for great food, a fun atmosphere and to support a local favorite. Thanks to Mullet's for supporting Iowa Rush—we’re looking forward to what’s ahead! 💙⚽️
#MulletsUptownAnkeny @uptownankeny #SupportLocal
🌸 Spring Programs Are Filling Up! ⚽
Quick reminder—registration is open now, and spots are going fast!
👉 Waitlists for Academy and 9U–19U Rec begin in February!
Registrations are OPEN for:
• 5U–19U Rec
• 9U–10U Academy
• Kicks for Kids (ages 3–6)
Register here on Demosphere:
https://iowarush.demosphere-secure.com/_registration
#SpringSoccer
Welcome to the Iowa Rush Board of Directors!
Following our January board elections, we’re excited to welcome back Matt Borich, who will be stepping in as Board President. We also extend a warm welcome to Whitney Gerst and Joe Feldmann, who were newly elected as At-Large Board Members.
We look forward to their leadership and continued commitment to the Iowa Rush community.
A sincere thank you to everyone who ran for election—your willingness to serve and support Iowa Rush is truly appreciated and helps strengthen our club. 👏⚽
💙 Thank You, Chip & Peter! 💙
We want to extend a BIG thank you to Chip Pritchard and Peter Ganahl for their unwavering commitment and leadership on the Iowa Rush Board of Directors.
Chip has dedicated over 15 years of service in multiple roles, most recently as Board President. Peter has served 4 years as an At-Large Board Member.
Your time, passion and leadership have made a lasting impact on Iowa Rush—THANK YOU!
🎉 Congratulations to our January Core Value Player of the Month — Connor Staebell! 🎉
Connor is a standout member of Iowa Rush Central’s 2014 Blue team and consistently exemplifies our January Core Value of Leadership. Leaders are trustworthy, honest, and sincere. They show integrity, work hard, serve others, and put the team first—and Connor does exactly that every day.
🙌 Way to go, Connor! Thank you for leading by example and showing what true leadership looks like on and off the field.💙
#RushCoreValues
Thank you to all of our Rush staff and alumni who joined us for an amazing alumni outing at Topgolf last weekend! It was great reconnecting, sharing laughs, and continuing a tradition we hope keeps growing each year.
We can’t wait to see even more of you at future events! 🙌
👉 Stay connected and follow our Rush Alumni Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/248216135605292/?rdid=l8yPuGGLcT1hGvDz
PCL Session 2 Registration Closes Friday!
Join us on Friday nights for a fast paced 4v4 indoor league. Sign up as a team or an individual!
Session 2 Dates: Jan 16, 23, 30
Times: Games between 5–10 PM (only 1 hour total)
Ages: U7–U19 | All skill levels
Locations: Kingdom Hoops or Prairie Trail
Spots are limited—register soon to avoid the waitlist.
▶️ www.iowarush.com/central-pcl
#PCL #IowaRush
As we close out the year, please consider supporting the Mihura Memorial Fund, which helps Iowa Rush, VSA and VSA Rush families with travel, uniforms, and equipment—ensuring cost is never a barrier to playing the game we love. ⚽❤️
Established in honor of Eduardo Mihura, the fund continues his legacy of compassion by supporting families in need. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference.
👉 Check the bio link to DONATE!
Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays!
We want to wish Iowa Rush coach Erik Fahner all the best in his next endeavor! 💙⚽
Thank you, Erik, for your many years of dedication, leadership, and commitment to the players and families of the Iowa Rush Soccer Club. We appreciate your impact on the club and you will always be part of the Rush family.
🌟 Best of luck in your next chapter! 🌟
🎉 Congrats to Joanna VandeVoort from Iowa Rush South, our December Core Value Player of the Month! 🌟
This month’s core value is Unity. Joanna truly embodies this by lifting up her teammates during tough moments, sharing burdens, and demonstrating that with a unified team, all things are possible! 🙌💪
Keep shining, Joanna!
#CoreValuePlayer #Unity #IowaRush #Teamwork #YouthSports
✨ Support the Mihura Memorial Fund this Giving Tuesday ✨
Link to donate is in the bio link!
This holiday season, we’re teaming up with VSA and VSA Rush to strengthen the MMF—an essential resource that ensures no child is ever kept from playing soccer due to financial barriers.
The fund provides assistance for:
⚽ Travel
👕 Uniforms
🧤 Equipment
The Mihura Memorial Fund was created to honor Eduardo Mihura, a generous, community-minded individual who loved his family and the game. His legacy of compassion continues today through support for players and families in need. 💙
Your gift—no matter the size—truly makes a difference.
Let’s come together this Giving Tuesday to support our players, our families, and our community. 💙⚽
🌟 Iowa Rush Gifts Are Here! 🌟
Thank you to Wee's Tees for providing our winter gear apparel store and for being one of our valued sponsors for the 2025-26 season! We appreciate your support! 🙌
➡️ Check out the bio link to shop custom Rush gear from Wee's Tees, to order your custom Iowa Rush soccer ball and check out custom Iowa Rush 3D printed items!
#WeesTees #CustomSoccerBall #CorwinComstock
🎉⚽️ Congratulations to the 2017 Boys Blue team for clinching the title at the Heartland Invitational Boys Tournament, coming out on top in an exciting PK shootout! 👏🏆
Shout-out to the 2016 Boys Blue and 2009 Boys' teams, who finished as runner-ups in PK shootouts. Also, kudos to the 2017 Boys Grey, 2014 Boys Grey, 2012 Boys Blue and 2011 Boys Blue for their impressive performances as runner-ups over the weekend! 🌟
#HeartlandBoysInvite
🎉 Congratulations to our 2017 Girls Academy and 2012/13 Girls Grey teams for being crowned Heartland Invitational Tournament Champions — both taking home wins in intense PK shootouts! ⚽🏆
👏 Huge shoutout as well to our 2007/08 Girls and 2016 Girls Blue for finishing as runners-up in their brackets! 💙
#GOGirls #HeartlandInvitationalGirls
🎉Congratulations to Charles Kraus, a member of the Iowa Rush North 2012/2013 Boys team, on being recognized as the Iowa Rush Core Value Player of the Month for exemplifying our core value of Accountability. Charles shows up early for every practice and game, and stays behind to do extra work. He sets a great example to the rest of the team and has not allowed anyone to drop standards. Great work Charles!
#CoreValue #Accountability
@rushsoccer
🌟 Share Your Story with Rush! 🌟
We want to showcase the amazing stories from our Rush Soccer family! Do you have a memorable moment about a player, coach, manager, or team achievement? We want to hear from YOU!
📸 Share your game day action, training highlights, or any FUN moments!
Click the link below to share your story:
https://rushsoccer.com/share-your-story/
#RushSoccer
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