Banshees

The Iowa Banshees are an NSL soccer club based in Des Moines, Iowa. The club was founded in 2015 and plays its home games at Cathedral Stadium.

History
The Banshees began competing against other NSL teams as an unofficial club as early as 2011. However, they lacked the required number of players and a proper stadium to be able to join the league, which was already at its then-current team maximum of ten. When Millard Fosstentraitor decided to establish the NSL 2nd Tier, long-time coach Barnaby Wade made a bid for his team to be inducted into the league, which was later accepted.

Colours and badge
The Banshees originally wore blue home kits, white away kits, and yellow third kits. The team rebranded its colors prior to the 2017 Expansion, changing the home colors to neon green. The away kits became black and white, and the third kit stayed blue similar to the original home kit.

The Banshees logo consists of a gargoyle-like creature sitting atop the word "Banshee".

Stadium
Cathedral Stadium is the largest stadium in the NSL, boasting a seating capacity of 87,000. It is one of the few stadiums with a domed roof.

Rivalries
The Banshees share rivalries with both of their NSC North counterparts, the California Condors and the St. Paul Green Galaxy.

First Team Squad

 * As of 1 February 2015

Club captains
Since the establishment of the club in 2011, the club has had two captains: Michael Carrington and Abrahan.