Stanley spent 2022-23 seasons at Miami
INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Dec. 4, 2023) – Indy Eleven has announced the signing of defender Aedan Stanley, who comes to the Circle City after spending the 2022 and 2023 seasons with The Miami FC. Per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed, and status is pending league and federation approval.
One of the most consistent players in the USL Championship in 2023, Stanley was one of only eight players to eclipse 3,000 minutes during the regular season and one of nine to start all 34 regular season matches. He finished tied for the team lead with three assists and was fifth in the league with 170 crosses. Defensively, Stanley was one of the team leaders in clearances, blocks and interceptions. The 2022 season saw Miami reach the USLC Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with Stanley starting 29 of 31 games played and registering three assists.
Stanley was selected as the 21st pick in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Austin FC and signed with the expansion side on April 16, 2021. He played in nine matches, making two starts, with the club before signing with Miami ahead of the 2022 season.
Stanley played collegiately at Duke for two seasons (2018-19) and joined USL Championship-side Portland Timbers 2 for 2020. In 16 starts, Stanley played all 90 minutes and recorded a pair of assists. Following his initial season, Portland announced it would forego the 2021 season and Stanley was shortly after drafted by Austin FC.
In 2016, Stanley signed a USL Academy Contract with Saint Louis FC and saw action in 18 USL matches over three seasons.
Internationally, Stanley has represented the United States as part of the U-18 squad and has earned training camp call-ups for the U-20 side.
In an additional roster move, Indy Eleven has parted ways with defender Gustavo Rissi.
Information on player transactions and roster updates will continue to be announced in the weeks ahead. Fans can follow upcoming player news at IndyEleven.com or on Indy Eleven social channels.
Indy Eleven Roster as of 12-04-23
Goalkeepers (1): Yannik Oettl
Defenders (6): Danny Barbir, Younes Boudadi, Callum Chapman-Page, Adrian Diz Pe, Macauley King, Aedan Stanley
Midfielders (4): Jack Blake, Cam Lindley, Aodhan Quinn, Diego Sanchez
Forwards (1): Sebastian Guenzatti
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