| Full name | Indy Eleven NPSL |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Ground | Grand Park, 1,000 capacity |
| Executive director | Mark Webber |
| Head Coach | John Simmonds |
| League | National Premier Soccer League |
Indy Eleven NPSL is an American soccer team based in Westfield, Indiana. The team plays in National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Midwest Region.
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The team plays its home games on the turf practice field at Grand Park in Westfield. The team's colors are red and white.
The team was initially known as the Rockford Raptors before moving to the Chicago area to become the Chicago Fire NPSL. They later moved to Indiana to become the Indiana Fire before switching their affiliation to North American Soccer League club Indy Eleven.[1]
History[edit]
The team began as an offshoot of the Rockford Raptors organization, who were members of the old USISL in the early 1990s, and played for seven seasons in the USISL Pro League and USL Premier Development League, reaching the Conference Playoffs on two occasions before leaving the league at the end of the 2000 season.
The team re-formed in 2007 and played their first season in the National Premier Soccer League in Rockford, Illinois as the Raptors, before moving to Bridgeview prior to the 2008 season after signing a formal agreement to become an official development program for the Chicago FireMajor League Soccer programme. The Chicago Fire played through the 2011 season, ending the NPSL program.
In January 2014 the NPSL announced[2] the addition of the Westfield Youth Soccer Association (WYSA). On May 30, 2014 WYSA merged with the Carmel United SC to form the Indiana Fire Juniors Soccer Club, a Chicago Fire Soccer Club affiliate.[3]
Year-by-year[edit]
| Year | W-T-L | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3–6–1 | 5th, Midwest | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2008 | 3–1–2 | 2nd (tie), Midwest | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2009 | 5–2–1 | 1st (tie), Midwest | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| 2010 | 5–1–3 | 2nd, Midwest | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| 2011 | 4–3–5 | 5th, Midwest | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2014 | 7–3–4 | 3rd, Great Lakes West | Did not qualify | Not Eligible |
| 2015 | 7–2–3 | 4th, Midwest | National Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 2016 | 6–1–3 | 2nd, Great Lakes East | Regional Semifinals | 2nd Round |
| TOTALS | 40–19–22 | --- | --- | --- |
Head coaches[edit]
- Brian Roberts (2008–11)
- John Simmonds (2014-2016)
Stadium[edit]
- Toyota Park; Bridgeview, Illinois (2008–11)
- Grand Park; Westfield, Indiana (2014–present)
References[edit]
- ^http://www.indyeleven.com/news/2015/11/16/indy-eleven-adds-npsl-outfit
- ^'Westfield Select Joins NPSL'. NPSL. January 28, 2014.
- ^'Chicago Fire Soccer Club announces formalization of new Indiana Fire Juniors Soccer Club'. Chicago Fire. May 30, 2014.
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11 Soccer Player
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11 Soccer Positions
This is the 4-3-3 formation for 11 vs. 11 soccer games. Here are the pros and cons for this formation:
11 Soccer Positions
Pros
11 Soccer Player Formation
- Provides excellent options in the attack.
- Provides good support on the defensive side of the ball with four defenders and #6, #8 providing support just in front of the backline.
- If #2 and #3 get into the attack to overlap #7 and #11, can be very effective in penetrating opponent’s backline.
Cons
- #7 and #11 need to come back into the midfield to help with defensive responsibilities.
- #9, #11, #7 need to be mobile in the attack. If they all stay in the same general positions on their side of the field, they can be too easy to defend. Players to constantly look for space in front of, and behind, the opponent’s backline to receive the ball.