What began as a bold idea - a dream to bring hard-nosed, high-level football back to Dubuque - has turned into something far greater. The Dubuque Miners were built from the ground up, by players for players and with the unshakeable belief in what we could be. This gallery captures that journey. From the earliest of meetings and sketchpads, to the first games and packed stands at Chalmers Field, and our historic first win in franchise history. Every photo tells a piece of the story - the sweat, the struggle, the growth, and the glory. This is more than a team, this is a movement. Welcome to the rise of the Dubuque Miners. #TheGoldStandard