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Maddison Balashaitis, a Athlete at Sporting Iowa Soccer Club, shares how the club shaped their game, their character, and their path to the next level.

Carson Bohonek, a Athlete at Sporting Iowa Soccer Club, shares how the club shaped their game, their character, and their path to the next level.

Zoey Mahoney, a Athlete at Sporting Iowa Soccer Club, shares how the club shaped their game, their character, and their path to the next level.

After navigating her early club years, athlete Alanna Pennington made a strategic switch to Sporting Iowa for her final two seasons of club soccer. Driven by the club’s transition to full ECNL status, Alanna sought out a highly competitive environment that would intentionally push her limits and prepare her for the collegiate level. The decision quickly became a "no-brainer" when she realized the top talent from across the state — including her peers from the Olympic Developm

Finding a soccer club that pushes an athlete beyond their comfort zone is essential for reaching the collegiate stage. For Alli Macke, that transition happened at age 13 when she made the brave decision to leave her local town club and join Sporting Iowa as they entered the ECNL. Seeking a higher speed of play and an environment where she could be truly challenged, Alli found a family that offered both elite competition and lasting mentorship. Throughout her six years at Spor