UPDATE: Team tryouts will begin this Sunday, January 15, at the Iowa Raptors Indoor Facility (223 33rd St Dr SE, Cedar Rapids). Times TBD. The signup link is here.
Madisyn Hunt and Reegan Hess with Head Coach Zach Serovy
Attention Jurassic Fanatics! Your Raptors are thrilled to announce the debut of our Women's team! New for the 2023 season, they'll be competing in the Premier Arena Soccer League (PASL) women's division. "It's an exciting opportunity," said Raptors' Club Secretary Bobby Hurwitz, who made the announcement yesterday at a press conference at the Alliant Energy Power House. "We're thrilled to bring yet another opportunity for Eastern Iowa fans to see and participate in high-level soccer."
Bobby Hurwitz addresses assembled media, fans, and teammates at the Alliant Energy Power House
Also speaking at the conference were the new head coach, Zach Serovy, and the first two players signed, Madisyn Hunt and Reegan Hess.
Serovy, a former goaltender, played for Iowa City West High School and was a member of three state championship teams with the Trojans. He started his college playing career at North Central College, transferring after two seasons to Coe College. He was the Kohawks' team captain his senior year. At the conclusion of his playing career, he returned to Central College as a graduate assistant coach and goalkeeper coach while obtaining his Master's Degree in Sports Leadership. He has also served as an assistant coach with the Kohawks, and with the Bonnies of St. Bonaventure University in upstate New York.
HC Zach Serovy
Madisyn Hunt is recent graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan University. A two-time All American, Hunt is the Panthers' all-time leader in goals scored. She also ranks third overall in career goals scored in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC), and dominated nearly every G-MAC offensive category her senior season. She has also played on the Raptors' Senior Women's Outdoor squad.
Madisyn Hunt
Reegan Hess is currently a senior at Prairie High School. A recipient of many regional honors, Hess has committed to play soccer at Quincy University in Quincy, IL.
Reegan Hess
The Women's Team will be playing four home dates at the Alliant Energy Power House, with opening night on Friday, February 3. Tryouts will be held starting next week, and all women age 16 and up are eligible to participate. "We're committed to building the best team possible," Serovy said, "and if you think you've got what it takes, we'll see you there."
More information on tryouts and the '23 season schedule are coming soon, so please check back frequently!