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One might say that Indy Eleven is over the moon with its newest signing, as today Indiana’s Team officially welcomed midfielder Nick Moon to its 2020 roster. Per club policy, terms of the contract that brings the 23-year-old Moon to Indiana’s Team will not be released.

“I’m very grateful for the opportunity to join Indy in the coming season and am looking forward to working with coach Rennie and the system that the team runs,” said Moon. “I know the club has strong ambitions to compete for a cup and I’m looking forward to contributing in every way possible to work toward that goal. I really think Indy Eleven is a good fit for my playing style and I know I can learn a lot from the coaching staff and other players.”

Moon began his professional career in impressive fashion last season with USL League One side Lansing Ignite FC, with his six goals and four assists both placing tied for third on the squad. The versatile Moon led Lansing in appearances (29), duels (366), and duels won (199); placed second with 27 starts and 2,424 minutes played; and also finished in Ignite FC’s top five in shots on target (15), interceptions (29), tackles (34), tackles won (22), aerial duels (79) and aerial duels won (49). Moon received five Team of the Week nods throughout the year for his stellar performances, earning the midfielder a spot on the 2019 USL League One All-League Second Team.

“Nick Moon is a player that does a lot of things very well, and he showed that in his rookie season in League One,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “No matter where you line him up, he can get the job done on both sides of the ball and isn’t one to shy away from the dirty work that can help control a game.”

Prior to turning pro, Moon scored 12 goals and provided 13 assists in 71 appearances for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 2014-17. He recorded his strongest season his senior year, tallying six goals and six assists en route to earning First-Team All-Horizon League honors. From 2017-18, Moon served as one of Lane United FC’s most important members in USL League Two (formerly known as the Premier Development League), tallying 12 goals and four assists in 24 appearances.

Moon is the 13th player confirmed to suit up for Indiana’s Team in 2020, and the second newcomer to the squad alongside reigning USL League One Defender of the Year Conner Antley. More player announcements involving Boys in Blue both old and new to the roster are in store leading into the weekend.

Much like their Boys in Blue, Indy Eleven fans can guarantee their spots at every game at Lucas Oil Stadium next year by securing a 2020 Season Ticket Membership, available now at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100. Indy Eleven’s new 2020 adidas away jerseys and Holiday Gift Packs for your favorite soccer fans including tickets and exclusive winter-themed merchandise are also available now at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven.

 

2020 Indy Eleven Roster

Goalkeeper: Jordan Farr, Evan Newton

Defender: Conner Antley, Ayoze, Paddy Barrett, Neveal Hackshaw, Karl Ouimette

Midfielder: Tyler Gibson, Nick Moon, Kenney Walker, Matt Watson

Forward: Ilija Ilic, Tyler Pasher

One might say that Indy Eleven is over the moon with its newest signing, as today Indiana’s Team officially welcomed midfielder Nick Moon to its 2020 roster. Per club policy, terms of the contract that brings the 23-year-old Moon to Indiana’s Team will not be released.

“I’m very grateful for the opportunity to join Indy in the coming season and am looking forward to working with coach Rennie and the system that the team runs,” said Moon. “I know the club has strong ambitions to compete for a cup and I’m looking forward to contributing in every way possible to work toward that goal. I really think Indy Eleven is a good fit for my playing style and I know I can learn a lot from the coaching staff and other players.”

Moon began his professional career in impressive fashion last season with USL League One side Lansing Ignite FC, with his six goals and four assists both placing tied for third on the squad. The versatile Moon led Lansing in appearances (29), duels (366), and duels won (199); placed second with 27 starts and 2,424 minutes played; and also finished in Ignite FC’s top five in shots on target (15), interceptions (29), tackles (34), tackles won (22), aerial duels (79) and aerial duels won (49). Moon received five Team of the Week nods throughout the year for his stellar performances, earning the midfielder a spot on the 2019 USL League One All-League Second Team.

“Nick Moon is a player that does a lot of things very well, and he showed that in his rookie season in League One,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “No matter where you line him up, he can get the job done on both sides of the ball and isn’t one to shy away from the dirty work that can help control a game.”

Prior to turning pro, Moon scored 12 goals and provided 13 assists in 71 appearances for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 2014-17. He recorded his strongest season his senior year, tallying six goals and six assists en route to earning First-Team All-Horizon League honors. From 2017-18, Moon served as one of Lane United FC’s most important members in USL League Two (formerly known as the Premier Development League), tallying 12 goals and four assists in 24 appearances.

Moon is the 13th player confirmed to suit up for Indiana’s Team in 2020, and the second newcomer to the squad alongside reigning USL League One Defender of the Year Conner Antley. More player announcements involving Boys in Blue both old and new to the roster are in store leading into the weekend.

Much like their Boys in Blue, Indy Eleven fans can guarantee their spots at every game at Lucas Oil Stadium next year by securing a 2020 Season Ticket Membership, available now at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100. Indy Eleven’s new 2020 adidas away jerseys and Holiday Gift Packs for your favorite soccer fans including tickets and exclusive winter-themed merchandise are also available now at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven.

 

2020 Indy Eleven Roster

Goalkeeper: Jordan Farr, Evan Newton

Defender: Conner Antley, Ayoze, Paddy Barrett, Neveal Hackshaw, Karl Ouimette

Midfielder: Tyler Gibson, Nick Moon, Kenney Walker, Matt Watson

Forward: Ilija Ilic, Tyler Pasher

Indy Eleven continued its series of pivotal re-signings for the 2020 season today with the announcement that forward Tyler Pasher will return to the Circle City for a third season. Per club policy, terms of the contract will not be released.

“Coming back to Indy Eleven to build on the team’s best season ever is a challenge I am looking forward to in 2020,” said Pasher. “This city and our fans – especially the Brickyard Battalion – have really embraced me on and off the field over the last two years. I cannot wait to give back to them with an even greater effort next season and reward them with the trophies they deserve to share with this club.”

The 25-year-old Pasher enjoyed a breakout campaign with the Boys in Blue in 2019, leading the team in scoring with 13 goals, including two of the club’s three goals scored during play in the USL Championship Playoffs. Pasher also contributed four assists during his 35 appearances (27 starts) last season and finished second on the squad with 60 shots and 50 chances created.

“We are delighted to have Tyler Pasher returning for the 2020 season,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “In 2019 he transitioned to an attacking position in our lineup and he produced many game-winning performances. Tyler has become a fan favorite and we all look forward to watching him here in Indy again next season.”

Pasher came to Indy Eleven prior to the 2018 season, which was preceded by stints with Major League Soccer’s Sporting Kansas City and USL Championship sides Swope Park Rangers and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. For more information on the product of the Newcastle United and Toronto FC youth academies, click here to visit Pasher’s full player bio on https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven.

Pasher is the eleventh player from last year’s roster confirmed to return in 2020, solidifying a core that led Indiana’s Team to club records in wins (19), standings points (63), home wins (13) and away wins (6) and to its first two victories in USL Championship postseason action. Indy Eleven plans further player announcements throughout the week, with more returning players and new Boys in Blue set to be unveiled.

Indy Eleven fans can also guarantee their return for every game at Lucas Oil Stadium next year by securing a 2020 Season Ticket Membership, available now at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100. Indy Eleven’s new 2020 adidas away jerseys and Holiday Gift Packs for your favorite soccer fans including tickets and exclusive winter-themed merchandise are also available now at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven.
 

2020 Indy Eleven Roster

Goalkeeper: Jordan Farr, Evan Newton

Defender: Conner Antley, Ayoze, Paddy Barrett, Neveal Hackshaw, Karl Ouimette

Midfielder: Tyler Gibson, Kenney Walker, Matt Watson

Forward: Ilija Ilic, Tyler Pasher

Indy Eleven continued its series of pivotal re-signings for the 2020 season today with the announcement that forward Tyler Pasher will return to the Circle City for a third season. Per club policy, terms of the contract will not be released.

“Coming back to Indy Eleven to build on the team’s best season ever is a challenge I am looking forward to in 2020,” said Pasher. “This city and our fans – especially the Brickyard Battalion – have really embraced me on and off the field over the last two years. I cannot wait to give back to them with an even greater effort next season and reward them with the trophies they deserve to share with this club.”

The 25-year-old Pasher enjoyed a breakout campaign with the Boys in Blue in 2019, leading the team in scoring with 13 goals, including two of the club’s three goals scored during play in the USL Championship Playoffs. Pasher also contributed four assists during his 35 appearances (27 starts) last season and finished second on the squad with 60 shots and 50 chances created.

“We are delighted to have Tyler Pasher returning for the 2020 season,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “In 2019 he transitioned to an attacking position in our lineup and he produced many game-winning performances. Tyler has become a fan favorite and we all look forward to watching him here in Indy again next season.”

Pasher came to Indy Eleven prior to the 2018 season, which was preceded by stints with Major League Soccer’s Sporting Kansas City and USL Championship sides Swope Park Rangers and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. For more information on the product of the Newcastle United and Toronto FC youth academies, click here to visit Pasher’s full player bio on https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven.

Pasher is the eleventh player from last year’s roster confirmed to return in 2020, solidifying a core that led Indiana’s Team to club records in wins (19), standings points (63), home wins (13) and away wins (6) and to its first two victories in USL Championship postseason action. Indy Eleven plans further player announcements throughout the week, with more returning players and new Boys in Blue set to be unveiled.

Indy Eleven fans can also guarantee their return for every game at Lucas Oil Stadium next year by securing a 2020 Season Ticket Membership, available now at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100. Indy Eleven’s new 2020 adidas away jerseys and Holiday Gift Packs for your favorite soccer fans including tickets and exclusive winter-themed merchandise are also available now at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven.
 

2020 Indy Eleven Roster

Goalkeeper: Jordan Farr, Evan Newton

Defender: Conner Antley, Ayoze, Paddy Barrett, Neveal Hackshaw, Karl Ouimette

Midfielder: Tyler Gibson, Kenney Walker, Matt Watson

Forward: Ilija Ilic, Tyler Pasher

Building off last week’s announcement of Head Coach Martin Rennie’s contract extension and a returning core of seven veteran players, Indy Eleven continued to add to its already strong foundation as the club prepares for the 2020 season.

Just under two weeks removed from postseason play, ten players have made their return to the Boys in Blue roster, three of which came in the last five days – goalkeeper Jordan Farr; defender Ayoze Garcia and midfielder Matt Watson. In addition to the returning bunch, Coach Rennie added a new face in the transfer of USL League One Defender of the Year Conner Antley from Tormenta FC.

With more signings on the horizon, take a few minutes to recap the new and familiar faces returning this week:

Building off last week’s announcement of Head Coach Martin Rennie’s contract extension and a returning core of seven veteran players, Indy Eleven continued to add to its already strong foundation as the club prepares for the 2020 season.

Just under two weeks removed from postseason play, ten players have made their return to the Boys in Blue roster, three of which came in the last five days – goalkeeper Jordan Farr; defender Ayoze Garcia and midfielder Matt Watson. In addition to the returning bunch, Coach Rennie added a new face in the transfer of USL League One Defender of the Year Conner Antley from Tormenta FC.

With more signings on the horizon, take a few minutes to recap the new and familiar faces returning this week:

MIDFIELDER MATT WATSON

Now entering his third season with the Boys in Blue, midfielder and Captain Matt Watson adapted to a “super-sub” role for Indiana’s Team in 2019, starting eight of his 32 appearances across USL Championship regular season and postseason action. The versatile veteran spent most of his time last season at different spots across the midfield, but he also contributed minutes at forward en route to scoring one goal on the season. During his first season in Indy in 2018, Waston contributed a goal and five assists in his 31 games (25 starts).

The native of Redditch, England, was one of the first pieces added to the Eleven roster upon the appointment of Rennie as the club’s head coach and general manager in early 2018, with Indy marking the third stop where the player and coach have connected across their careers in North American soccer. Prior to playing in Indianapolis, Watson suited up for numerous clubs during 12 seasons spent across Major League Soccer (Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Chicago Fire SC), the United Soccer League (Phoenix Rising, Richmond Kickers and North Carolina FC) and the North American Soccer League (Carolina RailHawks).

MIDFIELDER MATT WATSON

Now entering his third season with the Boys in Blue, midfielder and Captain Matt Watson adapted to a “super-sub” role for Indiana’s Team in 2019, starting eight of his 32 appearances across USL Championship regular season and postseason action. The versatile veteran spent most of his time last season at different spots across the midfield, but he also contributed minutes at forward en route to scoring one goal on the season. During his first season in Indy in 2018, Waston contributed a goal and five assists in his 31 games (25 starts).

The native of Redditch, England, was one of the first pieces added to the Eleven roster upon the appointment of Rennie as the club’s head coach and general manager in early 2018, with Indy marking the third stop where the player and coach have connected across their careers in North American soccer. Prior to playing in Indianapolis, Watson suited up for numerous clubs during 12 seasons spent across Major League Soccer (Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Chicago Fire SC), the United Soccer League (Phoenix Rising, Richmond Kickers and North Carolina FC) and the North American Soccer League (Carolina RailHawks).

GOALKEEPER JORDAN FARR

Goalkeeper Jordan Farr marked his return to Indy Eleven with a fresh contract extension following his breakout season. The native of Salem, Ore., put in important minutes across three different competitions for Indiana’s Team in 2019, combining with starting ‘keeper Evan Newton to backstop the 36-team USL Championship’s second stingiest defense.

After a preseason injury forced him to miss nearly all his rookie campaign for Indy Eleven in 2018, Farr registered an impressive 0.66 goals against average (seven goals allowed in 956 minutes) in 12 combined USL Championship regular season and playoff games (10 starts), while notching a 7W-1L-2D record and five shutouts – including clean sheets in both of Indy Eleven’s 1-0 wins during postseason play.

Farr made his professional debut in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play back on May 15, coming in cold off the bench to post 69 shutout minutes in a 1-0 win over Lansing Ignite FC in Third Round action. He followed that up two weeks later with another impressive showing in a 1-0 Fourth Round defeat on the road at Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.

GOALKEEPER JORDAN FARR

Goalkeeper Jordan Farr marked his return to Indy Eleven with a fresh contract extension following his breakout season. The native of Salem, Ore., put in important minutes across three different competitions for Indiana’s Team in 2019, combining with starting ‘keeper Evan Newton to backstop the 36-team USL Championship’s second stingiest defense.

After a preseason injury forced him to miss nearly all his rookie campaign for Indy Eleven in 2018, Farr registered an impressive 0.66 goals against average (seven goals allowed in 956 minutes) in 12 combined USL Championship regular season and playoff games (10 starts), while notching a 7W-1L-2D record and five shutouts – including clean sheets in both of Indy Eleven’s 1-0 wins during postseason play.

Farr made his professional debut in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play back on May 15, coming in cold off the bench to post 69 shutout minutes in a 1-0 win over Lansing Ignite FC in Third Round action. He followed that up two weeks later with another impressive showing in a 1-0 Fourth Round defeat on the road at Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.

DEFENDER AYOZE GARCIA

Part of Indy Eleven’s continued success in the back third this season can be contributed to veteran defender Ayoze Garcia. The 34-year-old has been a constant on the left side for Indy Eleven since joining prior to the 2018 season, starting 60 of his 61 league appearances the last two seasons while notching seven goals and 13 assists. Those tallies include a recently concluded 2019 campaign that saw Ayoze register three goals and five assists in 32 appearances (31 starts). To see more details on Ayoze’s decorated career in the United States and at the highest levels of soccer in his native Spain, click here to read his full bio.

Ayoze is the tenth player confirmed to return to the Indy Eleven roster in 2020, solidifying a core that led Indiana’s Team to club records in wins (19), standings points (63), home wins (13) and away wins (6) and to its first two victories in USL Championship Playoffs action.

DEFENDER AYOZE GARCIA

Part of Indy Eleven’s continued success in the back third this season can be contributed to veteran defender Ayoze Garcia. The 34-year-old has been a constant on the left side for Indy Eleven since joining prior to the 2018 season, starting 60 of his 61 league appearances the last two seasons while notching seven goals and 13 assists. Those tallies include a recently concluded 2019 campaign that saw Ayoze register three goals and five assists in 32 appearances (31 starts). To see more details on Ayoze’s decorated career in the United States and at the highest levels of soccer in his native Spain, click here to read his full bio.

Ayoze is the tenth player confirmed to return to the Indy Eleven roster in 2020, solidifying a core that led Indiana’s Team to club records in wins (19), standings points (63), home wins (13) and away wins (6) and to its first two victories in USL Championship Playoffs action.

DEFENDER CONNER ANTLEY

Indy Eleven welcomed its first new roster member ahead of the 2020 USL Championship season with the historic transfer of USL League One Defender of the Year Conner Antley.

In his first professional season with Tormenta FC in 2019, Antley recorded six goals, six assists and 34 chances created, all of which placed him in League One’s top two amongst defenders in each category. The Atlanta area native also put in plenty of work on the defensive end, as his 201 recoveries were the most by an outfield player in League One, and his 208 duels won ranked third. Antley also finished tied for third among defenders with 49 interceptions and notched 34 chances created.                                       

The 2017 Mercer University graduate played for South Georgia Tormenta FC’s USL League Two (then PDL) outfit in 2018, and the season prior in the same league with Sounders FC U23, the affiliate team for Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders FC. While at Mercer, Antley served as a team captain and helped the Bears to a pair of Southern Conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances while also twice being named to the SoCon’s All-League First Team.

 

Like the Boys in Blue listed below, Indy Eleven fans can also guarantee their spot at every game at Lucas Oil Stadium next year by securing a 2020 Season Ticket Membership, available now at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.
 

2020 INDY ELEVEN ROSTER

Goalkeeper: Jordan Farr, Evan Newton

Defender: Conner Antley, Ayoze, Paddy Barrett, Neveal Hackshaw, Karl Ouimette

Midfielder: Tyler Gibson, Kenney Walker, Matt Watson

Forward: Ilija Ilic

DEFENDER CONNER ANTLEY

Indy Eleven welcomed its first new roster member ahead of the 2020 USL Championship season with the historic transfer of USL League One Defender of the Year Conner Antley.

In his first professional season with Tormenta FC in 2019, Antley recorded six goals, six assists and 34 chances created, all of which placed him in League One’s top two amongst defenders in each category. The Atlanta area native also put in plenty of work on the defensive end, as his 201 recoveries were the most by an outfield player in League One, and his 208 duels won ranked third. Antley also finished tied for third among defenders with 49 interceptions and notched 34 chances created.                                       

The 2017 Mercer University graduate played for South Georgia Tormenta FC’s USL League Two (then PDL) outfit in 2018, and the season prior in the same league with Sounders FC U23, the affiliate team for Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders FC. While at Mercer, Antley served as a team captain and helped the Bears to a pair of Southern Conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances while also twice being named to the SoCon’s All-League First Team.

 

Like the Boys in Blue listed below, Indy Eleven fans can also guarantee their spot at every game at Lucas Oil Stadium next year by securing a 2020 Season Ticket Membership, available now at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.
 

2020 INDY ELEVEN ROSTER

Goalkeeper: Jordan Farr, Evan Newton

Defender: Conner Antley, Ayoze, Paddy Barrett, Neveal Hackshaw, Karl Ouimette

Midfielder: Tyler Gibson, Kenney Walker, Matt Watson

Forward: Ilija Ilic

Indy Eleven welcomed its first new roster member ahead of the 2020 USL Championship season with today’s signing of USL League One Defender of the Year Conner Antley. Per club policy, terms of the contract that brings the former South Georgia Tormenta FC performer to the Circle City will not be released.

“Indy Eleven really checked all the boxes for me. After speaking to Coach Rennie I got the feeling that Indianapolis is a great city and that I would be on a team that is going to compete for a championship every year, and that is important to me,” said the 24-year-old Antley. “I think leadership and a team’s identity is important, so knowing that Indy has some really key veterans and leaders returning for next season means that identity will remain the same and contribute to another run at a championship. I look forward to contributing myself and helping this team bring some championships to Indy.” 

In his first professional season with Tormenta FC in 2019, Antley recorded six goals, six assists and 34 chances created, all of which placed him in League One’s top two amongst defenders in each category. The Atlanta area native also put in plenty of work on the defensive end, as his 201 recoveries were the most by an outfield player in League One, and his 208 duels won ranked third. Antley also finished tied for third among defenders with 49 interceptions and notched 34 chances created.                                        

“Conner brings a great amount of athleticism and versatility to our squad,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “His ability on both sides of the ball really fits our style of play. He’s an immensely talented young player who is looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead in 2020.”

The 2017 Mercer University graduate played for South Georgia Tormenta FC’s USL League Two (then PDL) outfit in 2018, and the season prior in the same league with Sounders FC U23, the affiliate team for Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders FC. While at Mercer, Antley served as a team captain and helped the Bears to a pair of Southern Conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances while also twice being named to the SoCon’s All-League First Team.

Like the Boys in Blue listed below, Indy Eleven fans can also guarantee their spot at every game at Lucas Oil Stadium next year by securing a 2020 Season Ticket Membership, available now at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.
 

2020 Indy Eleven Roster

Goalkeeper: Jordan Farr, Evan Newton

Defender: Conner Antley, Ayoze, Paddy Barrett, Neveal Hackshaw, Karl Ouimette

Midfielder: Tyler Gibson, Kenney Walker, Matt Watson

Forward: Ilija Ilic

Indy Eleven welcomed its first new roster member ahead of the 2020 USL Championship season with today’s signing of USL League One Defender of the Year Conner Antley. Per club policy, terms of the contract that brings the former South Georgia Tormenta FC performer to the Circle City will not be released.

“Indy Eleven really checked all the boxes for me. After speaking to Coach Rennie I got the feeling that Indianapolis is a great city and that I would be on a team that is going to compete for a championship every year, and that is important to me,” said the 24-year-old Antley. “I think leadership and a team’s identity is important, so knowing that Indy has some really key veterans and leaders returning for next season means that identity will remain the same and contribute to another run at a championship. I look forward to contributing myself and helping this team bring some championships to Indy.” 

In his first professional season with Tormenta FC in 2019, Antley recorded six goals, six assists and 34 chances created, all of which placed him in League One’s top two amongst defenders in each category. The Atlanta area native also put in plenty of work on the defensive end, as his 201 recoveries were the most by an outfield player in League One, and his 208 duels won ranked third. Antley also finished tied for third among defenders with 49 interceptions and notched 34 chances created.                                        

“Conner brings a great amount of athleticism and versatility to our squad,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “His ability on both sides of the ball really fits our style of play. He’s an immensely talented young player who is looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead in 2020.”

The 2017 Mercer University graduate played for South Georgia Tormenta FC’s USL League Two (then PDL) outfit in 2018, and the season prior in the same league with Sounders FC U23, the affiliate team for Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders FC. While at Mercer, Antley served as a team captain and helped the Bears to a pair of Southern Conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances while also twice being named to the SoCon’s All-League First Team.

Like the Boys in Blue listed below, Indy Eleven fans can also guarantee their spot at every game at Lucas Oil Stadium next year by securing a 2020 Season Ticket Membership, available now at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.
 

2020 Indy Eleven Roster

Goalkeeper: Jordan Farr, Evan Newton

Defender: Conner Antley, Ayoze, Paddy Barrett, Neveal Hackshaw, Karl Ouimette

Midfielder: Tyler Gibson, Kenney Walker, Matt Watson

Forward: Ilija Ilic

Another veteran presence’s return to Indy Eleven for the 2020 season has been confirmed with today’s re-signing of defender Ayoze Garcia. Per club policy, terms of the contract that brings the Spaniard back for a third season with the Boys in Blue will not be announced.

“Ayoze has been a vital part to what we’ve built here the last two seasons, and we know he’ll have even more to give this club in 2020,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “The passion and tenacity he brings to the field every single day leads our squad by example, and anyone who has watched him this past season can see that he is still very much one of the most skilled players in the USL Championship.”

Ayoze has been a constant on the left side for Indy Eleven since joining prior to the 2018 season, starting 60 of his 61 league appearances the last two seasons while notching seven goals and 13 assists. Those tallies include a recently concluded 2019 campaign that saw the soon-to-turn 34-year-old (on Friday) register three goals and five assists in 32 appearances (31 starts). To see more details on Ayoze’s decorated career in the United States and at the highest levels of soccer in his native Spain, click here to read his full bio on www.indyeleven.com.

Ayoze is the tenth player confirmed to return to the Indy Eleven roster in 2020, solidifying a core that led Indiana’s Team to club records in wins (19), standings points (63), home wins (13) and away wins (6) and to its first two victories in USL Championship Playoffs action. Indy Eleven will announce its 11th returning piece on Thursday, followed by the first new member of the Boys in Blue on Friday.

Indy Eleven fans can guarantee their return for every game at Lucas Oil Stadium next year as well by securing a 2020 Season Ticket Membership, available now at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.

 

2020 Roster Returnees

Goalkeeper: Jordan Farr, Evan Newton

Defender: Ayoze, Paddy Barrett, Neveal Hackshaw, Karl Ouimette

Midfielder: Tyler Gibson, Kenney Walker, Matt Watson

Forward: Ilija Ilic

Another veteran presence’s return to Indy Eleven for the 2020 season has been confirmed with today’s re-signing of defender Ayoze Garcia. Per club policy, terms of the contract that brings the Spaniard back for a third season with the Boys in Blue will not be announced.

“Ayoze has been a vital part to what we’ve built here the last two seasons, and we know he’ll have even more to give this club in 2020,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “The passion and tenacity he brings to the field every single day leads our squad by example, and anyone who has watched him this past season can see that he is still very much one of the most skilled players in the USL Championship.”

Ayoze has been a constant on the left side for Indy Eleven since joining prior to the 2018 season, starting 60 of his 61 league appearances the last two seasons while notching seven goals and 13 assists. Those tallies include a recently concluded 2019 campaign that saw the soon-to-turn 34-year-old (on Friday) register three goals and five assists in 32 appearances (31 starts). To see more details on Ayoze’s decorated career in the United States and at the highest levels of soccer in his native Spain, click here to read his full bio on www.indyeleven.com.

Ayoze is the tenth player confirmed to return to the Indy Eleven roster in 2020, solidifying a core that led Indiana’s Team to club records in wins (19), standings points (63), home wins (13) and away wins (6) and to its first two victories in USL Championship Playoffs action. Indy Eleven will announce its 11th returning piece on Thursday, followed by the first new member of the Boys in Blue on Friday.

Indy Eleven fans can guarantee their return for every game at Lucas Oil Stadium next year as well by securing a 2020 Season Ticket Membership, available now at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.

 

2020 Roster Returnees

Goalkeeper: Jordan Farr, Evan Newton

Defender: Ayoze, Paddy Barrett, Neveal Hackshaw, Karl Ouimette

Midfielder: Tyler Gibson, Kenney Walker, Matt Watson

Forward: Ilija Ilic

Indy Eleven’s string of re-signings ahead of the 2020 USL Championship season continued today with the official return of goalkeeper Jordan Farr for a third season with the Boys in Blue. Per club policy, terms of the contract will not be announced.

“Getting to re-sign with Indy Eleven for the 2020 season means a lot to me and my family.  We’ve truly fallen in love with the community we’ve made here in Indianapolis with the fans, with our church and with this club, and we cannot thank the organization enough for bringing us back on,” said the 25-year-old Farr. “With our talent, depth, experience and the culture that we’ve built in the last year, the chance to expand on that into 2020 is really exciting. Our fans are going to see that we are building to win it all and are excited to get back on the field and make an impact next year.”

After a preseason injury forced him to miss nearly all his rookie campaign for Indy Eleven in 2018, Farr emerged last season as a rock-solid option off the bench while spelling regular starter Evan Newton. The native of Salem, Ore., put in important minutes across three different competitions for Indiana’s Team in 2019, combining with Newton to backstop the 36-team USL Championship’s second stingiest defense.

“Having a reliable goalkeeper like Jordan Farr who can keep the team moving in the right direction is vital to success in a league as demanding as the USL Championship,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “His performances this past season can serve as a lesson in perseverance for any player at any level. Jordan had the character and dedication to improve during a time of adversity in his first season, and that helped him be prepared when his number was called this year. We’re thrilled for the success he enjoyed this season and to have him back in the squad for 2020.”

In 12 combined USL Championship regular season and playoff games (10 starts), Farr registered an impressive 0.66 goals against average (seven goals allowed in 956 minutes), while notching a 7W-1L-2D record and five shutouts – including clean sheets in both of Indy Eleven’s 1-0 wins during postseason play.

Farr made his professional debut in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play back on May 15, coming in cold off the bench to post 69 shutout minutes in a 1-0 win over Lansing Ignite FC in Third Round action. He followed that up two weeks later with another impressive showing in a 1-0 Fourth Round defeat on the road at Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.

Farr’s return in 2020 alongside Newton gives Indy Eleven the USL Championship’s sturdiest one-two punch between the posts heading into the league’s offseason. With today’s announcement, there are now nine Boys in Blue confirmed for next season’s roster; Indy Eleven will announce another piece of roster news each day this week, including its first new signing of the offseason on Friday.

Indy Eleven fans can guarantee their return for every game at Lucas Oil Stadium next year as well by securing a 2020 Season Ticket Membership, available now at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.

 

2020 Roster Returnees

Goalkeeper: Jordan Farr, Evan Newton

Defender: Paddy Barrett, Neveal Hackshaw, Karl Ouimette

Midfielder: Tyler Gibson, Kenney Walker, Matt Watson

Forward: Ilija Ilic

Indy Eleven’s string of re-signings ahead of the 2020 USL Championship season continued today with the official return of goalkeeper Jordan Farr for a third season with the Boys in Blue. Per club policy, terms of the contract will not be announced.

“Getting to re-sign with Indy Eleven for the 2020 season means a lot to me and my family.  We’ve truly fallen in love with the community we’ve made here in Indianapolis with the fans, with our church and with this club, and we cannot thank the organization enough for bringing us back on,” said the 25-year-old Farr. “With our talent, depth, experience and the culture that we’ve built in the last year, the chance to expand on that into 2020 is really exciting. Our fans are going to see that we are building to win it all and are excited to get back on the field and make an impact next year.”

After a preseason injury forced him to miss nearly all his rookie campaign for Indy Eleven in 2018, Farr emerged last season as a rock-solid option off the bench while spelling regular starter Evan Newton. The native of Salem, Ore., put in important minutes across three different competitions for Indiana’s Team in 2019, combining with Newton to backstop the 36-team USL Championship’s second stingiest defense.

“Having a reliable goalkeeper like Jordan Farr who can keep the team moving in the right direction is vital to success in a league as demanding as the USL Championship,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “His performances this past season can serve as a lesson in perseverance for any player at any level. Jordan had the character and dedication to improve during a time of adversity in his first season, and that helped him be prepared when his number was called this year. We’re thrilled for the success he enjoyed this season and to have him back in the squad for 2020.”

In 12 combined USL Championship regular season and playoff games (10 starts), Farr registered an impressive 0.66 goals against average (seven goals allowed in 956 minutes), while notching a 7W-1L-2D record and five shutouts – including clean sheets in both of Indy Eleven’s 1-0 wins during postseason play.

Farr made his professional debut in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play back on May 15, coming in cold off the bench to post 69 shutout minutes in a 1-0 win over Lansing Ignite FC in Third Round action. He followed that up two weeks later with another impressive showing in a 1-0 Fourth Round defeat on the road at Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.

Farr’s return in 2020 alongside Newton gives Indy Eleven the USL Championship’s sturdiest one-two punch between the posts heading into the league’s offseason. With today’s announcement, there are now nine Boys in Blue confirmed for next season’s roster; Indy Eleven will announce another piece of roster news each day this week, including its first new signing of the offseason on Friday.

Indy Eleven fans can guarantee their return for every game at Lucas Oil Stadium next year as well by securing a 2020 Season Ticket Membership, available now at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.

 

2020 Roster Returnees

Goalkeeper: Jordan Farr, Evan Newton

Defender: Paddy Barrett, Neveal Hackshaw, Karl Ouimette

Midfielder: Tyler Gibson, Kenney Walker, Matt Watson

Forward: Ilija Ilic

Indy Eleven kicked off a week full of roster news today by announcing captain and midfielder Matt Watson has re-signed with the club for the 2020 season. Per club policy, terms of the contract that brings Watson back for his third season with the Boys in Blue – and his 15th season in professional soccer – will not be released.

“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to play another season for Indy Eleven,” said Watson. “Indy is starting to feel like home and having roots somewhere and some familiarity is comforting – and also somewhat of a luxury in this job.

“After this last season it definitely feels like we have some unfinished business, and I cannot wait to make another run at the USL Championship,” continued Watson. “We made a big leap forward last year and we are chiseling out something special. It’s a good feeling to be surrounded by such excellent footballers every day and playing an exciting brand of football, so I’m really excited for 2020!”

Watson adapted to a “super-sub” role for Indiana’s Team in 2019, starting eight of his 32 appearances across USL Championship regular season and postseason action. The versatile veteran spent most of his time last season at different spots across the midfield, but he also contributed minutes at forward en route to scoring one goal on the season. During his first season in Indy in 2018, Waston contributed a goal and five assists in his 31 games (25 starts).

“Matt Watson’s professionalism, skill, and leadership are qualities that you simply cannot have enough of around your squad,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “Matt provides us a steady and calming influence both on the field and in our locker room, and we are thrilled to have him lead for another season in 2020.”

The native of Redditch, England, was one of the first pieces added to the Eleven roster upon the appointment of Rennie as the club’s head coach and general manager in early 2018, with Indy marking the third stop where the player and coach have connected across their careers in North American soccer. Prior to playing in Indianapolis, Watson suited up for numerous clubs during 12 seasons spent across Major League Soccer (Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Chicago Fire SC), the United Soccer League (Phoenix Rising, Richmond Kickers and North Carolina FC) and the North American Soccer League (Carolina RailHawks).

Watson joins the newly re-signed Rennie and a core of seven fellow veterans as confirmed returnees for the 2020 season. Indy Eleven plans to announce another piece of roster news each day throughout the rest of this week, including its first new signing of the offseason.

Indy Eleven fans can guarantee their return for every game at Lucas Oil Stadium next year as well by securing a 2020 Season Ticket Membership, available now at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.

 

2020 Roster Returnees

Goalkeeper: Evan Newton

Defender: Paddy Barrett, Neveal Hackshaw, Karl Ouimette

Midfielder: Tyler Gibson, Kenney Walker, Matt Watson

Forward: Ilija Ilic

Indy Eleven kicked off a week full of roster news today by announcing captain and midfielder Matt Watson has re-signed with the club for the 2020 season. Per club policy, terms of the contract that brings Watson back for his third season with the Boys in Blue – and his 15th season in professional soccer – will not be released.

“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to play another season for Indy Eleven,” said Watson. “Indy is starting to feel like home and having roots somewhere and some familiarity is comforting – and also somewhat of a luxury in this job.

“After this last season it definitely feels like we have some unfinished business, and I cannot wait to make another run at the USL Championship,” continued Watson. “We made a big leap forward last year and we are chiseling out something special. It’s a good feeling to be surrounded by such excellent footballers every day and playing an exciting brand of football, so I’m really excited for 2020!”

Watson adapted to a “super-sub” role for Indiana’s Team in 2019, starting eight of his 32 appearances across USL Championship regular season and postseason action. The versatile veteran spent most of his time last season at different spots across the midfield, but he also contributed minutes at forward en route to scoring one goal on the season. During his first season in Indy in 2018, Waston contributed a goal and five assists in his 31 games (25 starts).

“Matt Watson’s professionalism, skill, and leadership are qualities that you simply cannot have enough of around your squad,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “Matt provides us a steady and calming influence both on the field and in our locker room, and we are thrilled to have him lead for another season in 2020.”

The native of Redditch, England, was one of the first pieces added to the Eleven roster upon the appointment of Rennie as the club’s head coach and general manager in early 2018, with Indy marking the third stop where the player and coach have connected across their careers in North American soccer. Prior to playing in Indianapolis, Watson suited up for numerous clubs during 12 seasons spent across Major League Soccer (Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Chicago Fire SC), the United Soccer League (Phoenix Rising, Richmond Kickers and North Carolina FC) and the North American Soccer League (Carolina RailHawks).

Watson joins the newly re-signed Rennie and a core of seven fellow veterans as confirmed returnees for the 2020 season. Indy Eleven plans to announce another piece of roster news each day throughout the rest of this week, including its first new signing of the offseason.

Indy Eleven fans can guarantee their return for every game at Lucas Oil Stadium next year as well by securing a 2020 Season Ticket Membership, available now at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.

 

2020 Roster Returnees

Goalkeeper: Evan Newton

Defender: Paddy Barrett, Neveal Hackshaw, Karl Ouimette

Midfielder: Tyler Gibson, Kenney Walker, Matt Watson

Forward: Ilija Ilic

One day after announcing the return of Head Coach Martin Rennie for the 2020 season, Indy Eleven today confirmed that a veteran core of seven players – goalkeeper Evan Newton; defenders Paddy Barrett, Neveal Hackshaw, and Karl Ouimette; midfielders Tyler Gibson and Kenney Walker; and forward Ilija Ilic – will return to usher in the new decade with Indiana’s Team.

The group includes six of the club’s top ten performers in minutes played during Indy Eleven’s record-breaking campaign in 2019, collectively averaging 2,438 minutes played, 27 starts and 29 appearances across Indy’s 37 matches across the USL Championship regular season and playoffs.

“Bringing back a core with the collective talent, experience and personality that this group possesses is evidence of the continuity we’re looking to establish at Indy Eleven,” said Head Coach Martin Rennie. “The class of these seven players was evident throughout our best season ever in 2019, and that should have our fans really excited looking ahead to 2020.”

 

DF Paddy Barrett: Wore the captain’s armband for most of his 31 appearances (all starts) along the backline, tallying 2,749 minutes, one goal and three assists while contributing to the second stingiest defense in the 36-team USL Championship.

MF Tyler Gibson: Started all 37 regular and postseason games for Indy Eleven, playing a team-high 3,354 minutes and missing only six minutes all season. The 28-year-old registered one goal and two assists, including the game-winning helper in a 1-0 win at Nashville SC in the USL Championship Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinal.

DF Neveal Hackshaw: The Tobago & Trinidad international started 30 of his 31 appearances, scored twice and added one assist from his left back position during a standout campaign that led to him being named to the USL Championship All-League First Team and one of three candidates for the league’s Defender of the Year Award.

FW Ilija Ilic: After missing the first half of the season due to injury, Ilic started 12 of his 18 appearances and notched a pair of goals and assists after making the switch from Louisville City FC for 2019.

GK Evan Newton: The 2018 USL Championship Golden Glove recipient put in an exemplary first season with Indy Eleven, posting a 0.94 goals against average (25 goals allowed in 27 games) and finishing tied for eighth in the league with nine shutouts.

DF Karl Ouimette: The Canadian was a stalwart at right back, playing 2,704 minutes during his 30 appearances (29 starts) and finishing tied for third on the team with three goals – none more important than the game-winner against New York Red Bulls II in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Carroll Stadium on Oct. 26.

MF Kenney Walker: The versatile midfielder joined Ayoze and Dane Kelly as the team’s co-leaders in assists with five on the season. Walker also tallied one highlight reel goal during his 31 appearances (24 starts) in 2019.

Just like these seven Boys in Blue, Indy Eleven fans can guarantee their return for every game at Lucas Oil Stadium next year as well by securing a 2020 Season Ticket Membership, available now at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.

One day after announcing the return of Head Coach Martin Rennie for the 2020 season, Indy Eleven today confirmed that a veteran core of seven players – goalkeeper Evan Newton; defenders Paddy Barrett, Neveal Hackshaw, and Karl Ouimette; midfielders Tyler Gibson and Kenney Walker; and forward Ilija Ilic – will return to usher in the new decade with Indiana’s Team.

The group includes six of the club’s top ten performers in minutes played during Indy Eleven’s record-breaking campaign in 2019, collectively averaging 2,438 minutes played, 27 starts and 29 appearances across Indy’s 37 matches across the USL Championship regular season and playoffs.

“Bringing back a core with the collective talent, experience and personality that this group possesses is evidence of the continuity we’re looking to establish at Indy Eleven,” said Head Coach Martin Rennie. “The class of these seven players was evident throughout our best season ever in 2019, and that should have our fans really excited looking ahead to 2020.”

 

DF Paddy Barrett: Wore the captain’s armband for most of his 31 appearances (all starts) along the backline, tallying 2,749 minutes, one goal and three assists while contributing to the second stingiest defense in the 36-team USL Championship.

MF Tyler Gibson: Started all 37 regular and postseason games for Indy Eleven, playing a team-high 3,354 minutes and missing only six minutes all season. The 28-year-old registered one goal and two assists, including the game-winning helper in a 1-0 win at Nashville SC in the USL Championship Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinal.

DF Neveal Hackshaw: The Tobago & Trinidad international started 30 of his 31 appearances, scored twice and added one assist from his left back position during a standout campaign that led to him being named to the USL Championship All-League First Team and one of three candidates for the league’s Defender of the Year Award.

FW Ilija Ilic: After missing the first half of the season due to injury, Ilic started 12 of his 18 appearances and notched a pair of goals and assists after making the switch from Louisville City FC for 2019.

GK Evan Newton: The 2018 USL Championship Golden Glove recipient put in an exemplary first season with Indy Eleven, posting a 0.94 goals against average (25 goals allowed in 27 games) and finishing tied for eighth in the league with nine shutouts.

DF Karl Ouimette: The Canadian was a stalwart at right back, playing 2,704 minutes during his 30 appearances (29 starts) and finishing tied for third on the team with three goals – none more important than the game-winner against New York Red Bulls II in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Carroll Stadium on Oct. 26.

MF Kenney Walker: The versatile midfielder joined Ayoze and Dane Kelly as the team’s co-leaders in assists with five on the season. Walker also tallied one highlight reel goal during his 31 appearances (24 starts) in 2019.

Just like these seven Boys in Blue, Indy Eleven fans can guarantee their return for every game at Lucas Oil Stadium next year as well by securing a 2020 Season Ticket Membership, available now at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.

Coming off the heels of its most successful season, Indy Eleven is excited to announce that Martin Rennie will continue to lead as head coach for the 2020 USL Championship season. Today’s announcement marks the first in a series of announcements through next Friday that will officially welcome back several key components for a much-anticipated 2020 campaign.

"It is with great pleasure that we are able to ensure Martin continues to be our head coach for the future,” said Indy Eleven President and CEO Greg Stremlaw. “I have thoroughly enjoyed growing my personal partnership with him not only as a coach, but as someone that now also sits on our Senior Management Team for our organization. His collaboration and work ethic are exemplary, and I am excited to continue to see exceptional 'best in class' results for our club, both on and off the field."

Coming off the heels of its most successful season, Indy Eleven is excited to announce that Martin Rennie will continue to lead as head coach for the 2020 USL Championship season. Today’s announcement marks the first in a series of announcements through next Friday that will officially welcome back several key components for a much-anticipated 2020 campaign.

“It is with great pleasure that we are able to ensure Martin continues to be our head coach for the future,” said Indy Eleven President and CEO Greg Stremlaw. “I have thoroughly enjoyed growing my personal partnership with him not only as a coach, but as someone that now also sits on our Senior Management Team for our organization. His collaboration and work ethic are exemplary, and I am excited to continue to see exceptional ‘best in class’ results for our club, both on and off the field.”

Rennie, 44, will enter his third year as Indy Eleven’s head coach after completing the best season in the team’s six-year history. The Boys in Blue concluded the 2019 USL Championship season with the most regular season wins (19), most points (63), most regular season away wins (6) and most goals scored (50) in franchise history. Indiana’s Team advanced as far as the USL Championship Playoffs Eastern Conference Final, winning its first home postseason match since 2016 and first-ever away playoff fixture in the Quarterfinal Round at Nashville SC.

“I am delighted to be continuing as Indy Eleven’s Head Coach and General Manager. The club is moving in a very positive direction and I am honored to be a part of it,” Rennie said.

As head coach, Rennie also possesses the club’s longest home undefeated streak at 27 matches across all competitions, including Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and postseason play. The Scotsman’s side has not lost in regular season play in its last 25 matches, a streak dating back to July 2018 and among one of the best records in league history.

A United Soccer League and Major League Soccer veteran, Rennie’s 18-year coaching career has seen him lead in every professional level in the United States and a stint overseas in South Korea.

Join Coach Rennie as he and the rest of Indiana’s Team prepares for the upcoming 2020 USL Championship season. Season ticket packages for 2020 are now available at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.

Rennie, 44, will enter his third year as Indy Eleven’s head coach after completing the best season in the team’s six-year history. The Boys in Blue concluded the 2019 USL Championship season with the most regular season wins (19), most points (63), most regular season away wins (6) and most goals scored (50) in franchise history. Indiana’s Team advanced as far as the USL Championship Playoffs Eastern Conference Final, winning its first home postseason match since 2016 and first-ever away playoff fixture in the Quarterfinal Round at Nashville SC.

“I am delighted to be continuing as Indy Eleven’s Head Coach and General Manager. The club is moving in a very positive direction and I am honored to be a part of it,” Rennie said.

As head coach, Rennie also possesses the club’s longest home undefeated streak at 27 matches across all competitions, including Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and postseason play. The Scotsman’s side has not lost in regular season play in its last 25 matches, a streak dating back to July 2018 and among one of the best records in league history.

A United Soccer League and Major League Soccer veteran, Rennie’s 18-year coaching career has seen him lead in every professional level in the United States and a stint overseas in South Korea.

Join Coach Rennie as he and the rest of Indiana’s Team prepares for the upcoming 2020 USL Championship season. Season ticket packages for 2020 are now available at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.

Indy Eleven is proud to announce defender Neveal Hackshaw has been named to the USL Championship’s All-League First Team and Defender of the Year Finalist for the 2019 season. The finalists for the 2019 USL Championship Awards were announced by the United Soccer League on Wednesday, with the leading performers in five categories earning nomination after a historic 2019 campaign. 

“Neveal has been an outstanding performer all season long,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “He has done an excellent job defensively and has been very involved in our attacking play, as well. He has added a lot to our team on and off the field.”

In his first season with the Boys in Blue, Hackshaw, 24, played a pivotal role in Coach Rennie’s squad, starting 32 of his 33 matches played across all competitions in 2019. The defender’s consistency during the season helped Indy Eleven earn the Eastern Conference’s third seed in the USL Championship Playoffs and capture a pair of postseason wins en route to hosting the Eastern Conference Final last Saturday.

Hackshaw ranked in the USL Championship’s top 10 among outfield players with 231 recoveries, won 65.8% of duels – 10th in the league among players to win at least 175 duels in the regular season – and won 29 of 39 tackles. Moreover, he’s been a thorn in the side of opposing attackers all season long, racking up 88 clearances and 14 shot-denying blocks. Hackshaw also tallied 42 interceptions, keeping the opposition’s forward passing to a minimum.

The stout defender also put up impressive performances in the attacking third, notching two goals from 16 shots and had one assist out of the nine chances he created over the course of the year.

In addition to his league play, Hackshaw was called upon to represent Trinidad & Tobago in CONCACAF Gold Cup and Nations League competitions, bringing his international first-team appearances to 12.

The 2019 USL Championship All-League Team was voted on by club management and a league-wide media panel that included representation from every USL market.

The award winners will be announced between Tuesday, Nov. 19 and Thursday, Nov. 21,​​​​ following the 2019 USL Championship Final, which will air live on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes in the United States on Sunday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. ET as Louisville City FC of the Eastern Conference and Real Monarchs SLC of the Western Conference meet at Lynn Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.

With 2019 now in the book, Indy Eleven continues to prepare for the upcoming 2020 USL Championship season. Season ticket packages for 2020 are now available at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.

 

2019 USL All-League First Team

GK – Matt Pickens, Nashville SC: Pickens claimed the Championship’s Golden Glove with a 0.64 goals-against average and posted a league-high 14 shutouts during the regular season on a 79.8 save percentage.

D – Neveal Hackshaw, Indy Eleven: Hackshaw ranked in the top 10 among outfield players with 231 recoveries, won 65.8 of duels – 10th in the league among players to win at least 175 duels in the regular season – and won 29 of 39 tackles.

D – Joe Greenspan, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: Greenspan led a defensive line that recorded a league-best 17 shutouts as he finished fourth in the league in clearances with 151, made 44 interceptions, won 69.4 percent of duels and 75 percent of aerials while also chipping in four goals and two assists.

D – Forrest Lasso, Nashville SC: Lasso provided a major boost to Nashville’s defense after his midseason arrival as he recorded 60 clearances and 61 recoveries while NSC posted a 0.43 goals-against average with him on the field over the second half of the season.

D – Oscar Jimenez, Louisville City FC: Jimenez finished tied for second in the league with 90 chances created, posted seven assists and made 191 recoveries while completing 1,498 passes at an accuracy rate of 81.6 percent.

M – Jared Stroud, New York Red Bulls II: Stroud recorded 15 goals and nine assists to lead the Red Bulls II back to the postseason for a fifth consecutive year, and finished tied for second in the league with 90 chances created and tied for third with 18 Big Chances Created.

M – Magnus Rasmussen, Louisville City FC: Rasmussen led Louisville with 13 goals, including three tallies from outside the penalty area, while also completing 1,003 passes at an accuracy rate of 80 percent and recording three assists and 33 chances created.

M – Kenardo Forbes, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: Forbes recorded nine assists on 74 chances created, led outfield players with 291 recoveries and completed 1,513 passes at an accuracy rate of 82.8 percent to sit in the upper echelon of the league’s playmakers.

F – Daniel Rios, Nashville SC: Rios became the first player in Championship history to record back-to-back 20-goal seasons as he averaged a goal every 123.5 minutes to provide attacking punch as NSC finished second in the Eastern Conference.

F – Adam Jahn, Phoenix Rising FC: Jahn recorded 17 goals and five assists on 35 chances created as he helped Phoenix’s attack set a new Championship record for goals in a regular season while also posting a 70.4 passing accuracy rate leading the Rising FC line.

F – Solomon Asante, Phoenix Rising FC: The Ghanaian standout set Championship records for assists in a regular season (17) and combined goals and assists in a regular season (39) as he helped drive Phoenix to a league-record streak of 20 consecutive wins and the regular season title.

2019 USL Championship Award Finalists

2019 Goalkeeper of the Year Finalists – Winner announced Tuesday, Nov. 19
Zac Lubin, Phoenix Rising FC: Lubin finished tied for second in the league with 13 shutouts while recording 79 saves, the most of any goalkeeper to record double-digit shutouts over the regular season, at a save percentage of 75.7 percent.

Kyle Morton, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: Morton finished second in the league with a 0.83 goals-against average, finished tied for second with 13 shutouts and played a key role as the Hounds posted the second-longest shutout streak in Championship history of 698 minutes.

Matt Pickens, Nashville SC: Pickens earned the Championship’s Golden Glove with a 0.64 goals-against average while posting a league-high 14 shutouts and a save percentage of 79.8 percent that saw him lead NSC to a second-place finish in the Eastern Conference.

 

2019 Defender of the Year Finalists – Winner announced Tuesday, Nov. 19

Joe Greenspan, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: Earning nomination for a second consecutive year, Greenspan won 69.4 percent of duels and 75 percent of aerials and finished fourth in the league with 151 clearances for a backline that ranked first in the league with 17 shutouts.

Neveal Hackshaw, Indy Eleven: Hackshaw proved an integral part of an Indy defense that conceded a league-fewest six goals at home while ranking in the top 10 among outfield players with 231 recoveries and winning 65.8 of duels – 10th in the league among players to win at least 175 duels in the regular season.

Oscar Jimenez, Louisville City FC: Jimenez added to his reputation as one of the leading dead-ball specialists in the league, finishing tied for second in the Championship in Chances Created with 90 while recording seven assists and completing 1,498 passes at an accuracy rate of 81.6 percent.

 

2019 Coach of the Year Finalists – Winner announced Wednesday, Nov. 20

Bob Lilley, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: In his second season with the Hounds, Lilley led Pittsburgh to a first-place finish in the Eastern Conference as his side led the Championship with 17 shutouts and posted a club record for wins in a regular season with 19.

Ian Russell, Reno 1868 FC: Russell led Reno to a third consecutive postseason berth and its best finish in the Championship’s Western Conference as it ranked third in the league with 72 goals to take second position in the standings.

Rick Schantz, Phoenix Rising FC: In his first full season at the helm, Schantz led Rising FC to a Championship record 24 victories, 79 points and 89 goals, which included a North American outdoor record 20 consecutive league victories that spanned more than four months.

 

2019 Young Player of the Year Finalists – Winner announced Wednesday, Nov. 20

Felipe Hernandez, Swope Park Rangers: A member of the 2018 USL 20 Under 20, Hernandez continued to raise his game to the tune of eight goals, five assists and 45 chances created for the Rangers this season.

Douglas Martinez, Real Monarchs SLC: Earning selection to the Honduras National Team during the campaign, Martinez scored 16 goals and added six assists for the Monarchs at a rate of a goal every 109.2 minutes for the Western Conference Champion.

Cristian Parano, San Antonio FC: The young Argentine recorded seven goals and six assists while posting 53 chances created over the course of his first season in San Antonio, earning the No. 2 position in the 2019 USL 20 Under 20 in the process.

 

2019 Most Valuable Player Finalists – Winner announced Thursday, Nov. 21

Solomon Asante, Phoenix Rising FC: Asante became only the second player in the Championship’s history to win both the Golden Boot and Assists Champion awards, setting a league record with 17 assists and 39 combined goals and assists for the Regular Season Title-Winners.

Kenardo Forbes, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: Forbes orchestrated the Hounds’ ascent to the top of the Championship’s Eastern Conference, recording nine assists and four goals while completing 1,513 passes and making 291 recoveries as he appeared in every game of the regular season.

Daniel Rios, Nashville SC: Rios became the first player in the Championship’s history to record 20 regular-season goals in back-to-back seasons as he led Nashville SC to a second-place finish in the Eastern Conference with a spectacular campaign.

Indy Eleven is proud to announce defender Neveal Hackshaw has been named to the USL Championship’s All-League First Team and Defender of the Year Finalist for the 2019 season. The finalists for the 2019 USL Championship Awards were announced by the United Soccer League on Wednesday, with the leading performers in five categories earning nomination after a historic 2019 campaign. 

“Neveal has been an outstanding performer all season long,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “He has done an excellent job defensively and has been very involved in our attacking play, as well. He has added a lot to our team on and off the field.”

In his first season with the Boys in Blue, Hackshaw, 24, played a pivotal role in Coach Rennie’s squad, starting 32 of his 33 matches played across all competitions in 2019. The defender’s consistency during the season helped Indy Eleven earn the Eastern Conference’s third seed in the USL Championship Playoffs and capture a pair of postseason wins en route to hosting the Eastern Conference Final last Saturday.

Hackshaw ranked in the USL Championship’s top 10 among outfield players with 231 recoveries, won 65.8% of duels – 10th in the league among players to win at least 175 duels in the regular season – and won 29 of 39 tackles. Moreover, he’s been a thorn in the side of opposing attackers all season long, racking up 88 clearances and 14 shot-denying blocks. Hackshaw also tallied 42 interceptions, keeping the opposition’s forward passing to a minimum.

The stout defender also put up impressive performances in the attacking third, notching two goals from 16 shots and had one assist out of the nine chances he created over the course of the year.

In addition to his league play, Hackshaw was called upon to represent Trinidad & Tobago in CONCACAF Gold Cup and Nations League competitions, bringing his international first-team appearances to 12.

The 2019 USL Championship All-League Team was voted on by club management and a league-wide media panel that included representation from every USL market.

The award winners will be announced between Tuesday, Nov. 19 and Thursday, Nov. 21,​​​​ following the 2019 USL Championship Final, which will air live on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes in the United States on Sunday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. ET as Louisville City FC of the Eastern Conference and Real Monarchs SLC of the Western Conference meet at Lynn Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.

With 2019 now in the book, Indy Eleven continues to prepare for the upcoming 2020 USL Championship season. Season ticket packages for 2020 are now available at www.indyeleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.

 

2019 USL All-League First Team

GK – Matt Pickens, Nashville SC: Pickens claimed the Championship’s Golden Glove with a 0.64 goals-against average and posted a league-high 14 shutouts during the regular season on a 79.8 save percentage.

D – Neveal Hackshaw, Indy Eleven: Hackshaw ranked in the top 10 among outfield players with 231 recoveries, won 65.8 of duels – 10th in the league among players to win at least 175 duels in the regular season – and won 29 of 39 tackles.

D – Joe Greenspan, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: Greenspan led a defensive line that recorded a league-best 17 shutouts as he finished fourth in the league in clearances with 151, made 44 interceptions, won 69.4 percent of duels and 75 percent of aerials while also chipping in four goals and two assists.

D – Forrest Lasso, Nashville SC: Lasso provided a major boost to Nashville’s defense after his midseason arrival as he recorded 60 clearances and 61 recoveries while NSC posted a 0.43 goals-against average with him on the field over the second half of the season.

D – Oscar Jimenez, Louisville City FC: Jimenez finished tied for second in the league with 90 chances created, posted seven assists and made 191 recoveries while completing 1,498 passes at an accuracy rate of 81.6 percent.

M – Jared Stroud, New York Red Bulls II: Stroud recorded 15 goals and nine assists to lead the Red Bulls II back to the postseason for a fifth consecutive year, and finished tied for second in the league with 90 chances created and tied for third with 18 Big Chances Created.

M – Magnus Rasmussen, Louisville City FC: Rasmussen led Louisville with 13 goals, including three tallies from outside the penalty area, while also completing 1,003 passes at an accuracy rate of 80 percent and recording three assists and 33 chances created.

M – Kenardo Forbes, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: Forbes recorded nine assists on 74 chances created, led outfield players with 291 recoveries and completed 1,513 passes at an accuracy rate of 82.8 percent to sit in the upper echelon of the league’s playmakers.

F – Daniel Rios, Nashville SC: Rios became the first player in Championship history to record back-to-back 20-goal seasons as he averaged a goal every 123.5 minutes to provide attacking punch as NSC finished second in the Eastern Conference.

F – Adam Jahn, Phoenix Rising FC: Jahn recorded 17 goals and five assists on 35 chances created as he helped Phoenix’s attack set a new Championship record for goals in a regular season while also posting a 70.4 passing accuracy rate leading the Rising FC line.

F – Solomon Asante, Phoenix Rising FC: The Ghanaian standout set Championship records for assists in a regular season (17) and combined goals and assists in a regular season (39) as he helped drive Phoenix to a league-record streak of 20 consecutive wins and the regular season title.

2019 USL Championship Award Finalists

2019 Goalkeeper of the Year Finalists – Winner announced Tuesday, Nov. 19
Zac Lubin, Phoenix Rising FC: Lubin finished tied for second in the league with 13 shutouts while recording 79 saves, the most of any goalkeeper to record double-digit shutouts over the regular season, at a save percentage of 75.7 percent.

Kyle Morton, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: Morton finished second in the league with a 0.83 goals-against average, finished tied for second with 13 shutouts and played a key role as the Hounds posted the second-longest shutout streak in Championship history of 698 minutes.

Matt Pickens, Nashville SC: Pickens earned the Championship’s Golden Glove with a 0.64 goals-against average while posting a league-high 14 shutouts and a save percentage of 79.8 percent that saw him lead NSC to a second-place finish in the Eastern Conference.

 

2019 Defender of the Year Finalists – Winner announced Tuesday, Nov. 19

Joe Greenspan, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: Earning nomination for a second consecutive year, Greenspan won 69.4 percent of duels and 75 percent of aerials and finished fourth in the league with 151 clearances for a backline that ranked first in the league with 17 shutouts.

Neveal Hackshaw, Indy Eleven: Hackshaw proved an integral part of an Indy defense that conceded a league-fewest six goals at home while ranking in the top 10 among outfield players with 231 recoveries and winning 65.8 of duels – 10th in the league among players to win at least 175 duels in the regular season.

Oscar Jimenez, Louisville City FC: Jimenez added to his reputation as one of the leading dead-ball specialists in the league, finishing tied for second in the Championship in Chances Created with 90 while recording seven assists and completing 1,498 passes at an accuracy rate of 81.6 percent.

 

2019 Coach of the Year Finalists – Winner announced Wednesday, Nov. 20

Bob Lilley, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: In his second season with the Hounds, Lilley led Pittsburgh to a first-place finish in the Eastern Conference as his side led the Championship with 17 shutouts and posted a club record for wins in a regular season with 19.

Ian Russell, Reno 1868 FC: Russell led Reno to a third consecutive postseason berth and its best finish in the Championship’s Western Conference as it ranked third in the league with 72 goals to take second position in the standings.

Rick Schantz, Phoenix Rising FC: In his first full season at the helm, Schantz led Rising FC to a Championship record 24 victories, 79 points and 89 goals, which included a North American outdoor record 20 consecutive league victories that spanned more than four months.

 

2019 Young Player of the Year Finalists – Winner announced Wednesday, Nov. 20

Felipe Hernandez, Swope Park Rangers: A member of the 2018 USL 20 Under 20, Hernandez continued to raise his game to the tune of eight goals, five assists and 45 chances created for the Rangers this season.

Douglas Martinez, Real Monarchs SLC: Earning selection to the Honduras National Team during the campaign, Martinez scored 16 goals and added six assists for the Monarchs at a rate of a goal every 109.2 minutes for the Western Conference Champion.

Cristian Parano, San Antonio FC: The young Argentine recorded seven goals and six assists while posting 53 chances created over the course of his first season in San Antonio, earning the No. 2 position in the 2019 USL 20 Under 20 in the process.

 

2019 Most Valuable Player Finalists – Winner announced Thursday, Nov. 21

Solomon Asante, Phoenix Rising FC: Asante became only the second player in the Championship’s history to win both the Golden Boot and Assists Champion awards, setting a league record with 17 assists and 39 combined goals and assists for the Regular Season Title-Winners.

Kenardo Forbes, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: Forbes orchestrated the Hounds’ ascent to the top of the Championship’s Eastern Conference, recording nine assists and four goals while completing 1,513 passes and making 291 recoveries as he appeared in every game of the regular season.

Daniel Rios, Nashville SC: Rios became the first player in the Championship’s history to record 20 regular-season goals in back-to-back seasons as he led Nashville SC to a second-place finish in the Eastern Conference with a spectacular campaign.