Iowa Raptors FC

What Iowa Raptors FC does

Iowa Raptors FC is a semi-professional indoor soccer organization founded in 2020 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, operating men's and women's competitive teams at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse arena. The men's team competes in the Major Arena Soccer League 2 (MASL 2), while the women's team—the Lady Raptors—joined the Major Arena Soccer League Women (MASLW) for the 2025-26 season, with games scheduled as doubleheaders. The organization also fields a USL League Two outdoor franchise under Head Coach Nate Grosse, creating a multi-tiered competitive footprint spanning indoor arena, outdoor semi-professional, and women's leagues.

The core product is live indoor arena soccer played on dasher boards under MASL 2 rules, complemented by a Hummel-branded e-commerce merchandise store (jerseys, hoodies, shorts, caps, beanies, scarves, training apparel priced $20-$75), Tickemaster-powered ticketing, YouTube livestreaming produced by A5 Productions, and youth/community programming including Winter Mini-Camps ($40-$60), Skills Mini-Camps, MASLW Tryouts ($40-$50), and an Adult Open Tournament with a $1,000 prize. Revenue is generated across four streams: ticket sales (adults $8-$10, kids $5 or free), merchandise, corporate sponsorships (Top Shape Gym, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hummel, Cancun Mexican Bar & Grill, WLC, Big Grove), and youth development fees. Community outreach through Raptor Recess, Raptor Reads, and Raptor Relief is integrated into the marketing channel mix as both a brand-building and sponsor-engagement asset.

The go-to-market model is event-driven, centered on doubleheader game nights at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse, with Ticketmaster and the on-site box office as primary ticket channels, CREvents Live handling group sales, and grassroots social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) plus a newsletter driving top-of-funnel awareness. Customer segments split between families and youth players (ages 6-19) seeking developmental opportunities and adult amateur/semi-professional players pursuing competitive pathways, with local Cedar Rapids businesses as a secondary B2B sponsorship segment. Leadership comprises Bobby Hurwitz (Managing Partner and Co-Head Coach, former M1-level player), Chris Economides (General Manager, former MISL Commissioner and Rochester Rhinos GM), Nate Grosse (USL League Two Head Coach), Jake Johnson (Assistant Coach), and Jose Fajardo (Coach).

Name

Iowa Raptors FC

Legal name

Iowa Raptors FC

Website

https://iowaraptorsfc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Iowa Raptors FC is a semi-professional indoor soccer organization founded in 2020 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, operating men's MASL 2 and women's MASLW teams and generating revenue through ticket sales, Hummel-branded merchandise, local sponsorships, and youth development programs serving Eastern Iowa families and players.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semi-Professional Indoor Soccer

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

Keywords

• Semi-professional soccer
• Indoor arena soccer
• Youth soccer training
• Sports merchandise sales
• Minor league sports tickets

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedar Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from individual game tickets, season tickets, and group tickets sold through Ticketmaster and at the PowerHouse box office. Double-header events bundle men's and women's games.
2. Merchandise Sales: Online store selling branded apparel including jerseys, hoodies, shorts, caps, beanies, scarves, and other team merchandise. Products sourced from Hummel.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Partnership packages including in-game advertising, digital media exposure, and community-driven programming. Sponsors include Top Shape Gym, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Hummel.
4. Youth Development Programs: Revenue from winter mini-camps ($40-60), skills camps, and tryouts ($40-50). Includes merchandise bundle with registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Iowa Raptors FC operates a semi-professional indoor soccer organization that fields men's and women's competitive teams in the Major Arena Soccer League, with games played at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse arena in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The organization sells game tickets, branded team merchandise, youth soccer development programs (camps and tryouts), and corporate sponsorship packages, and broadcasts home games via YouTube livestream.

Product overview

Iowa Raptors FC is a semi-professional indoor soccer organization offering two competitive teams (men's MASL 2 and women's MASLW), comprehensive youth development programs including Winter Mini-Camps, Skills Mini-Camps, and Adult Tournaments, a merchandise store featuring Hummel-branded apparel (jerseys, hoodies, jackets, shorts, caps, beanies, scarves, t-shirts, pants), YouTube live streaming of home games, Ticketmaster-powered ticketing, and community outreach initiatives through the Raptor Relief and Raptor Recess programs. The organization competes at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse arena in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lady Raptors: Women's indoor soccer team playing in the Major Arena Soccer League Women (MASLW) starting from 2025-26 season, competing against teams across North America including Kansas City Astras and Des Moines Demon Hawks.

Products and services

• Men's MASL 2 Indoor Soccer Team

Quantifiable outcome

• 1st Place in UPSL Midwest Central Conference 2021 (outdoor)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HummelcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 8 May 2020Hummel is the official gear provider and apparel partner for Iowa Raptors FC. The partnership also offers a pathway to European professional soccer through Hummel's partnerships with clubs including Everton, Rangers, and Utrecht for players who excel locally.
• A5 ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2020A5 Productions signed a 3-year deal as official game day production and highlight film sponsor. They handle all game day broadcasts and produce highlight reels for fans who cannot attend games.
• Top Shape GymminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Cedar Rapids gym displayed as a partner on the team website, representing community business support.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention ComplexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial hotel partner for Cedar Rapids, providing accommodation support for visiting teams and events.
• BC SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBC Sports is a youth sports organization that partners with Iowa Raptors for group soccer training classes. Raptors players conduct training sessions for BC Sports athletes ages 7-19, accommodating over 100 young athletes across multiple weekly sessions.
• Cancun Mexican Bar & GrillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Cedar Rapids restaurant partnered with Raptors FC for Raptor Relief community initiative to support Willis Dady Homeless Shelter, providing meals and supplies.
• Major Arena Soccer League Women (MASLW)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIowa Raptors FC joined the MASLW to launch the Lady Raptors women's indoor soccer team for the 2025-26 season. MASLW is in its second full season with 24 teams across North America.
• Cedar Valley Humane SocietyminorOthersCommunity partner for Raptor Relief initiative. Team donated over 1,000 pounds of pet food to support pet owners affected by COVID-19 layoffs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. Louis Ambush: MASL indoor soccer team based in the Midwest. Bobby Hurwitz (Iowa Raptors Managing Partner) previously played for the Ambush, and both teams compete in the same MASL/MASL 2 ecosystem with overlapping regional fan bases.
• Tacoma Stars: MASL indoor soccer team operating at the same semi-professional tier, sharing the small-market professional club model (single-tenant arena, regional sponsorship base, community-driven fan engagement).
• Cedar Rapids Rampage: Former MASL indoor soccer team in Cedar Rapids that preceded Iowa Raptors FC; Bobby Hurwitz and Jake Johnson both played for the Rampage. Closest direct historical precedent and predecessor in the same market.
• Kansas City Comets: MASL indoor soccer team competing at a similar semi-professional tier in the Midwest, competing for overlapping regional sponsorships and casual indoor soccer fans.
• Orlando Seawolves: Indoor soccer franchise in the same MASL ecosystem. Bobby Hurwitz (Iowa Raptors) previously played for the Seawolves, illustrating the shared player pool and competitive structure.
• Kansas City Astras: Women's indoor soccer team in MASLW, explicitly cited as a Lady Raptors opponent for the 2025-26 season — direct peer in the newly launched women's indoor competition.
• Milwaukee Wave: Long-standing indoor soccer team in the MASL, sharing Midwest regional geography and competing for similar sponsorships, fans, and player talent as Iowa Raptors FC.
• Rochester Rhinos: Historic USL soccer organization where GM Chris Economides previously served as General Manager (including their US Open Cup-winning era). Comparable lower-division professional club model.
• Florida Tropics: Indoor and outdoor semi-professional soccer organization recently led by Chris Economides (now Iowa Raptors GM) to national championships. Operates a similar model in MASL/MASL-adjacent competition.

Broad incumbents

• Charlotte Independence (USL League Two): USL League Two affiliate (the same league affiliation held by Iowa Raptors FC's outdoor arm), illustrating the broader pyramid of semi-pro/professional soccer clubs Iowa Raptors could align with or be benchmarked against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iaraptorsfc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@iowaraptors4912
• Facebookfacebook.com/iaraptorsfc
• Instagraminstagram.com/iaraptorsfc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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