The Des Moines Blaze was established to bring a permanent, 501c3 non-profit, semiprofessionaladult men’s football entity in the greater Des Moines area. Our focus is to create a stable, professionally maintained organization, positively interacting and affecting our community while putting a competitive, nationally recognized team on the field. We strive to give players a forum in which to develop, refine, and display their talents whether it be in hopes of advancement tothe next level or simply to continue to pursue their passion for the game. We encourageour athletes to continue their personal development as well as pursuing their aspirationson the field, generating positive interpersonal relationships within the organization and thecommunity.Between 2006 and 2009 A talented core group of athletes played in the Des Moinesarea under three separate names and administrations in just four years. It was a popularopinion among those involved that with a shift in approach to a non-profit organizationa more stable, long-term entity could flourish. In their inaugural season of 2010 theBlaze posted a 10-2 record and lost to the national champion Oklahoma Thunder in theWFL Championship Game. The talent and dedication of the players and staff put the Blaze in the national conversation by 2011. Des Moines went undefeated, winning the Midwest Football AllianceChampionship, and finished the season #1 in the Semi-Pro BCS poll, out of 367 participatingteams nationwide. Over a four year stretch the Blaze has rolled up 49 consecutive wins, four MFAChampionships, defeating five league champions, two national champions and adding asecond Semi-Pro BCS National Title in 2013.

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The Midwest Football Alliance is an association of Minor League football teams whose mission is to service its members in showcasing their franchises in clean, competitive, and fan-friendly games. Teams within the MFA will be held to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity in order to best serve all players, fans, and patrons with both pride and dedication.