Iowa Rush Central
About
Rush Network Soccer Across Central Iowa
Iowa Rush is part of the global Rush soccer network (110+ clubs worldwide) with five branches across central Iowa: Central (Ankeny), North (Waverly), South (Pella), Apex (Norwalk), and VSA Rush (Ankeny/Waukee). The Central HQ is on East 1st Street in Ankeny.
Iowa Rush Programs by Branch
Tiered offerings from preschool through ECNL elite. Programs include:
- Kicks 4 Kids (preschool intro, Central + North + Apex)
- 5U-8U Recreational (Central)
- 6U-8U Rush Edge (North)
- 9U-19U Recreational (Central, South)
- 9U-10U Academy (Central, North, Apex)
- 11U-19U Select (all branches, competitive)
- VSA Rush ECNL Boys & Girls Academy 13U-19U
- Pella Soccer Club In-House League (South youngest)
What's Included
- Coaching across five branch facilities
- Tournaments (state and regional)
- Off-season bonding activities
- Winter training
- College showcases
- Special events: Rush Fest, international trips
- Guest playing opportunities across the Rush network
- Pathway exposure to elite European academies via Rush global network
Experience
Suits central Iowa families wanting an established global-network club with the deepest geographic coverage in the Des Moines area. Rush brand gives older players visible college and elite-academy pathways.