Indy Eleven Academy Accomplishments
Player Spotlights
Lauren Cheney Holiday
An American professional soccer midfield playmaker and forward who played as a youth player for one of the founding clubs of the Indiana Fire Juniors Clubs. Cheney played for FC Kansas City in the National Women's Soccer League and the US Women's National Team. Lauren announced her retirement in 2015.
Cam Lindley
Midfielder Cam Lindley signed a four-year contract with Orlando City SC in early 2018. Lindley played for the Indiana Fire and had been a US National Team member since 2009, playing with the U14, U15, U17 and U20 teams. He played two years at the University of North Carollina before going pro.
Lori Linsey
Played for Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League and was also a member of the United States Women's National Soccer Team. Linsey spent time as youth player with one of the founding clubs of Indiana Fire Juniors.
Eric Dick
Eric Dick was drafted by Sporting Kansas City in the first round of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft. Dick was a goalie with the Indiana Fire Development Academy and also played on the Indiana Fire NPSL team. He made his professional debut with Kansas City's United Soccer League affiliate Swope Park Rangers.
Rich Balchan
The 11th overall selection in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft, Balchan joined RSL after spending the last two years with the Columbus Crew. Balchan enjoyed time as a youth player with one of the founding clubs of Indiana Fire Juniors.
Hall of Fame & Awards
2020 Jay Fredrich Good of Soccer Award
John Griffin
2018 Jay Fredrich Good of Soccer Award
Rick Fiege
2017 Tournament of the Year
Crossroads of America College Showcase
2017 Girls Recreational Coach of the Year
Serge Fotso
2016 Girls Recreational Coach of the Year
David Schepler
2015 Girls Travel Coach of the Years
Josh Lindemann
2014 Lionel Dubay Youth Sports Coach of the Year
Rick Fiege
2013 Hall of Fame
Frank Dixon
2013 Administrator of the Year
Christina Hord
2011 Director of the Coaching of the Year
Joe Sochacki
2010 Boys Travel Coach of the Year
Rick Fiege
2009 President's Award
Rick Fiege
2009 Hall of Fame Merit Award Winner
John McCarroll
2009 Hall of Fame
Bruce Carlstedt
2009 Girls Travel Coach of the Year
Ralph Richards
2008 Hall of Fame
Bonnie Dale
2008 Administrator of the Year
Jon Jacobson
2007 Manager of the Year
Ron Boots
2007 Girls Travel Coach of the Year
Gene Lindley
2005 Region II Girls Travel Coach of the Year
Gene Lindley
2005 President's Award
Rick Fiege
2004 Administrator of the Year
LuAnn Boots
Professional Players
Player
Initial Pro Team
Spencer Glass
Sporting Kansas City
Tate Jonhson
Vancouver Whitecaps
Taylor Crull
San Diego Loyal
Thomas Sanner
Vancouver Whitecaps
Travis Wannemuehler
Indy Eleven (USL)
Vladimir Jokic
Gold Star FC
Keely Dowling
Sky Blue FC
Robyn McCarthy
IK Grand Bobo (Norway) 2023
Alia Martin
Washington Spirit
Rece Buckmaster
New York Red Bulls
Matt Sanner
Bodens BK (Sweden)
Danielle Hayden
Rayo Vallecano
Annika Schmidt
Gotenborg FC
Eriq Zavaleta
Seattle Sounders
Palmer Ault
St. Louis CITY 2
Karsen Henderlong
Indy Eleven (USL)
Katie Soderstrom
Odense Boldkclub Q
Mackenzie Wood
Chicago Red Stars
Logan Neidlinger
Indy Eleven (USL)
Nikita Kotlov
Portland Timbers
Nikia Smith
NC Courage
Jon Dawson
Indy Eleven (USL)
Jeremiah Gutjahr
Chicago Fire FC
Kabiru Gafar
Fort Wayne FC
Patrick McDonald
Toronto FC II
Jalen Brown
New York City FC
Kelsey Dossey
RCD Espanyol (Spain)
AJ Corrado
San Jose Earthquakes
Morgan Proffitt
Chicago Red Stars
Justin Ingram
Indy Eleven
Lauren Holiday
San Diego Spirit
Dylan Mares
Real Salt Lake
Dylan Kropp
Real Monarchs
Logan Lee
Flower City Union
Jacob Crull
Union Omah (USL1)
Lindo Mfeka
San Jose Earthquakes
Molly McGlaughlin
Prague Red Stars
Allan Rodriguez
Chicago Fire FC
Lori Lindsey
Boston Breakers
Ryanne Brown
OL Reign
Samantha Dewey
Real Betis (Spain)
Monica Dolinsky
Aland United
Club Accomplishments
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3 National Championships: 2007 U19 USYS Girl's, 2008 U16 US Development Academy, 2009 U18 US Development Academy
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5 Regional Championships and 18 Finals Appearances
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More than 150 State Champions
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3 Former US Women's National Team Players
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37 Professional Players
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Hundreds of State, Regional, National Pool ODP & ID2 Players
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30-50 Scholar-Athletes Commit to Collegiate Play Annually
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2013 US Club ICL Champions (Girls) & 2013 US Club ICL Champions Overall Club
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2015 NPSL Midwest Regional Champions