Kyle Krause, whose family owns the convenience store chain Kum & Go, announced on Jan. 27, 2022 that he had signed a franchise agreement with the United Soccer League (USL). USL is America’s tier-two men’s soccer league, just under Major League Soccer. The team will compete in the USL Championship level.
“We’re thrilled to bring a new professional soccer club here” Krause said in a press release. “This is a great opportunity to add another enticing benefit to living in central Iowa.