menacesoccer.com - News Releases http://menacesoccer.com/ Infinity Site Manager en-us Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:06:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=206 Former Menace defender Stefan De Las signed a contract on Aug. 21 to play professionally for Myllkosken Pallo - 47. He follows in the footsteps of Menace assistant coach Neathan Gibson, who played for the Finnish club from 1998-2000. Thu, 5 Aug 2010 15:38:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=230 Menace fans can revisit the 2010 season by checking out the team's photo galleries. We invite you to click the link under "Fan Zone." Tue, 3 Aug 2010 09:50:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=229 Logan McDaniel is the fourth Menace player to earn a spot on the PDL's all-conference teams. The United Soccer Leagues made the announcement on Monday, Aug. 2. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:34:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=228 The summer has ended for the Menace's PDL players, and it also ends for the team's interns. This group did a fantastic job behind the scenes. Full-time interns BJ Stokesbary and Matt Moran  share their thoughts  on their time with the Menace.  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:50:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=227 The Des Moines Menace welcomed back its head coach from 2002, earned a bid to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup for the first time since 2006 and set a franchise record with  seven ties. We take a final look back at the team's 2010 campaign. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:11:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=202 In a fitting end to the season, the Menace allowed a late score, as the St. Louis Lions rallied for a 2-2 tie to stun 3,907 fans Saturday night at Valley Stadium. Des Moines finishes the season 6-3-7. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:33:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=226 The Menace closes the season on Saturday, hosting rival St. Louis at 7:30 on Fan Appreciation Night. Fans wearing a red t-shirt receive a $5 ticket. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:28:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=225 Menace midfielder Clark Bradford shares an uncommon connection with head coach Laurie Calloway. Clark's father, David, played in the North American Soccer League from 1978-1984. As a member of the 1983 Seattle Sounders, he was coached by Calloway. The three Englishmen take a trip down memory lane. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:08:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=209 Sam Morris has earned a spot on the Premier Development League's Team of the Week. The defender scored a goal and helped shut out Kansas City in a 6-0 home win on Saturday. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:02:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=224 With only one more  game looming in the 2010 season, Menace players have become a family over the last few months. The players have  grown accustomed to each other quite a bit, and with this week being the last this team will spend together, they share what they've learned; the good, the bad and the ugly. Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:44:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=223 With its best offensive output of the season, the Menace stormed to a 6-0 win over the Kansas City Brass on  Saturday at Valley Stadium. The Menace closes the season on Saturday, July 24, hosting St. Louis. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:48:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=222 The Menace hosts Kansas City on Susan G. Komen Night this Saturday, trying to go 3-0 against the Brass on the season. Fans are encouraged to wear pink, and $2 of all tickets purchased at the game will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, supporting the fight against breast cancer. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:12:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=221 With Spain's 1-0 victory  over the Netherlands  on Sunday, the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has come to a close. Three more Menace players reflect on the tournament and talk about the best performances and the surprises of this year's World Cup, and they share their predictions  for 2014. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:59:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=203 The Des Moines Menace received goals from seven different players on Saturday night, en route to a 7-2 exhibition win over the Minnesota Twinstars at Valley Stadium. The team closes the regular season with home matches each of the next two Saturdays. Thu, 8 Jul 2010 13:46:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=220 The Des Moines Menace hosts the St. Paul Twin Stars this Saturday. St. Paul is a member of the National Premier Soccer League, rival of the Premier Development League. The Menace hopes this exhibition match will get them back on track for its final two PDL games. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. at Valley Stadium. Wed, 7 Jul 2010 12:15:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=219 The Des Moines Menace is teaming up with Play It Forward to donate soccer equipment to children in need. The organization donates to kids locally, nationally and internationally. The Menace is offering tickets for $5 each to this Saturday's game against St. Paul for fans who bring a soccer ball or pair of cleats to donate. Wed, 7 Jul 2010 10:00:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=218 Menace   players are from   seven of the 32 nations in the  2010 FIFA World Cup.  These are the final three players profiled in the Menace's World Cup series.  Each was surprised  by  his country's performance; however, as the tournament winds down, two were a bit more disappointed than the other. Sat, 3 Jul 2010 23:18:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=197 The Thunder Bay Chill scored two goals in the first 10 minutes, and the Menace never recovered, losing 3-1 Saturday at Valley Stadium. Logan McDaniel's (pictured) fourth goal was too little, too late, for the Menace, which hopes for a miracle to reach the PDL playoffs. Thu, 1 Jul 2010 14:06:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=217 The Menace hosts arch-rival Thunder Bay on Saturday, needing a win to stay in the playoff hunt. Fans are invited to celebrate Independence Day with the Menace, with a pre-game picnic (4:30 to 6:30) and post-game fireworks. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:28:00 http://menacesoccer.com/news/releases/index.html?article_id=215 Menace players represent five continents and countries from all over the world. In total, players are from seven of the 32 nations competing in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.  The Menace is writing a series of segments connecting its players to the World Cup. This is the first set of profiles, showcasing the United States, England, Ghana and Nigeria.