Walker joining Indy for remainder of 2023 from St. Louis CITY2
INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, August 29, 2023) – Indy Eleven today announced the acquisition of goalkeeper Eric Walker from St. Louis CITY2 on loan for the remainder of the 2023 season. Per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed. Walker will be available for selection for the Eleven pending league and federation approval.
Walker has seen action in five matches for the MLS Next Pro side in St. Louis, making five starts and collecting a pair of clean sheets in 2023. During the club’s inaugural season in 2022, he started all three matches played, earning one shutout, and helping the club to a 3-0 record during his time in the net. Walker was also the starter for St. Louis Academy’s U-19 squad and started his collegiate career at Kentucky before transferring to Saint Louis University.
Eric Walker
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 6-1
Weight: 179
Date of Birth: April 22, 2002
Age: 21
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
The Boys in Blue host The Miami FC Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. The match can be seen locally on WISH-TV or on ESPN+. Indy is currently riding a five-match unbeaten streak, winning four of the five, and are 10-9-8 in USL Championship action after posting a 2-1 win over Loudoun United FC last Saturday.
Single-game tickets for all home games at IUPUI Carroll Stadium and specially-priced group tickets and an increased portfolio of hospitality options are available for purchase now via IndyEleven.com/tickets.
Indy Eleven Roster as of 08-29-23
Goalkeepers (5): Cayden Crawford, Yannik Oettl, Tim Trilk, Hayden Vostal, Eric Walker
Defenders (8): Younes Boudadi, Callum Chapman-Page, Robby Dambrot, Adrian Diz Pe, Mechak Jerome, Macauley King, Ben Reveno, Jesus Vazquez
Midfielders (7): Jack Blake, Cam Lindley, Aodhan Quinn, Bryam Rebellon, Harrison Robledo, Diego Sanchez, Sebastian Velasquez
Forwards (8): Solomon Asante, Benji Chavarria, Grayson Elmquist, Sebastian Guenzatti, Luca Iaccino, Douglas Martinez, Roberto Molina, Stefano Pinho
