Midfielder | #16
Laurence Wootton | #16
Position: MF
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 160 lbs.
DOB: 01/10/2000
Birthplace: Burton-on-Trent, England
Acquired: 04/03/24
Previous club: Chicago Fire (MLS)
College: Ohio State University
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Indy Eleven has announced the addition of midfielder Laurence Wootton on loan from Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire.
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 Stroke-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.