INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, April 3, 2024) – Indy Eleven has today announced the addition of midfielder Laurence Wootton on loan from Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire. Per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed.
Drafted 64th overall by the Chicago Fire in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, Wootton completed a standout career at Ohio State University where he was a member of the 2023 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List and a four-time All-Big Ten First-Team selection, one of only six players all-time to accomplish the feat.
Wootton was twice named Big Ten Midfielder of the Year (2022, 2023) and was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2021. The Burton-on-Trent, England, native played in 63 matches at Ohio State and tallied 18 goals and six assists.
Prior to his time in Columbus, Wootton played for Cardiff City’s Reserve Team following three years with the Cardiff City Academy and 10 with Stoke City Academy.
In an additional roster move, Indy has released defender Jay Klein.
Indy Eleven Roster as of 4-3-24
Goalkeepers (4): Cayden Crawford^, Yannik Oettl, Hunter Sulte*, Hayden Vostal^
Defenders (9): Danny Barbir, Younes Boudadi, Callum Chapman-Page, Adrian Diz Pe, Macca King, Maverick McCoy^, Logan Neidlinger^, Josh O’Brien, Aedan Stanley
Midfielders (9): Jack Blake, Tyler Gibson, Nikola Ivetic^, Cam Lindley, Ethan O’Brien, Aodhan Quinn, Diego Sanchez, Max Schneider, Laurence Wootton*
Forwards (8): Benji Chavarria^, Elliot Collier, Sebastian Guenzatti, Karsen Henderlong, Tega Ikoba*, Douglas Martinez, Roberto Molina, Augi Williams
^USL Academy Contract | *Player on Loan
Indy heads south to take on Louisville City FC Saturday in the first leg of the LIPAFC rivalry. Kick is slated for 4 p.m. ET and the match will air nationally on CBS and SiriusXM Channel 157.
