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Futsal

Futsal is not a break from soccer season. It is a core part of how UFA develops players year-round. Faster. Smarter. Sharper. Every winter, our players compete in the biggest futsal league in Iowa.

Nov – March U7 – U18 Included in Annual Fees Iowa’s Largest Futsal League
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185+
Teams in the League
24
Futsal Sessions Per Season
210%
More Ball Touches vs Outdoor
#1
Largest Futsal League in Iowa
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UFA players compete at United Center DSM — Iowa’s premier indoor futsal facility at 1202 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines. United Center hosts the largest futsal league in Iowa, and UFA is proud to be a key partner. UFA is an independent soccer club and is separate from United Center DSM and its league operations.

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How It Works
For UFA Players
  • Futsal is included in your annual UFA program fees — no extra cost
  • All UFA players (U7–U18) participate every winter season
  • U9–U18 players receive 24 futsal sessions per winter season
  • U7–U8 players receive 16 futsal sessions per winter season
  • Players compete with their outdoor teams and age groups
  • Sessions are led by each team’s regular UFA coach
  • Games held weekly at United Center DSM, 1202 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines
  • 2 futsal seasons included per winter cycle
Why Futsal Matters

At UFA, futsal is not just an indoor option. It is a research-backed, critical piece of our year-round player development model. The results speak for themselves.

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Ball Mastery
Players touch the ball 210% more than in outdoor soccer, accelerating technical development at every session.
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Fast Decisions
Tight spaces and constant pressure force players to read the game and act faster under real match conditions.
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Proven Results
Players who complete a full winter futsal season consistently show noticeable gains in their spring outdoor performance.
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Legends Were Built Here
Messi, Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho all grew up playing futsal. It shaped the technical foundation they built their careers on.
Futsal by the Numbers
1930
Futsal was invented in Uruguay as a way to play soccer indoors on smaller courts
FIFA
Futsal is the only indoor soccer format officially sanctioned by FIFA worldwide
210%
More ball touches per player per game compared to a standard outdoor soccer match
185+
Teams participate in United Center DSM’s futsal league — the largest in Iowa
Our Futsal Home
United Center DSM — Iowa’s Futsal Hub

UFA players compete at United Center DSM, home to Iowa’s largest futsal league with over 185 teams from Des Moines and surrounding areas. The facility provides a world-class indoor environment built specifically for futsal and small-sided soccer.

United Center DSM and UFA share a commitment to growing the game in Iowa. Our partnership gives UFA players access to the best indoor competition in the state, every winter season.

United Futbol Academy (UFA) is an independent soccer club. UFA partners with United Center DSM for facility use and league participation but is not affiliated with, owned by, or operated by United Center DSM or its league.

Facility United Center DSM — 1202 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
Season November through March
Games Weekly games, Saturday or Sunday
League Iowa’s largest futsal league — 185+ teams from across the state
Cost Included in annual UFA program fees for all competitive players
Winter Never Stops.
Neither Do We.

Futsal is included in every UFA competitive program. Join UFA today and train year-round.

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The UFA Soccer Academy is dedicated to developing players at every level, from beginners to advanced athletes. Through expert coaching, structured training, and competitive opportunities, we focus on enhancing technical skills, tactical understanding, and personal growth. Our academy provides a comprehensive approach to soccer, helping players achieve their full potential both on and off the field.

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