Indy Eleven would like to thank the more than 120 participants who took part in our annual Winter Tryouts in January 2023. Please note that there will be at least two more opportunities for players to make an impression coming up in 2023:
- The “Undrafted” program tryout, to be held April 22, 2023, at IUPUI Carroll Stadium … click here to learn more about this unique pathway towards a spot on the 2024 preseason roster and to register for one of the limited number of tryout spots remaining
- A Summer 2023 Open Tryout, details for which will be posted here once available
The club would also like to thank representatives from South Bend Lions FC, Fort Wayne FC, and Lexington Sporting Club for their attendance at Grand Park, which provided even more opportunities for these players to be scouted and continue their pathway to the pros.
For a fifth straight season, Indiana’s Team is proud to have invited a tryout participant to join the squad for its preseason training camp. We join Indy Eleven Head Coach Mark Lowry in congratulating Matt Lockwood on earning his spot in the camp and following in the path of hopefuls who have fought for their place on the Boys in Blue.
Click the button below to listen to Lockwood’s interview from 93.5/107.5 The Fan’s Soccer Saturday radio program with host Greg Rakestraw to learn about his journey and what he got out of the two-day process.
A handful of Indy Eleven players have proven themselves during these open tryouts in recent years and made their way to First Team contracts, including 2022 USL Academy Contract signing Luca Iaccino, recent Philadelphia Union signing Jeremy Rafanello, and “Eleven Original” Don Smart, one of four players to appear in 100 games in club history.
At all Indy Eleven tryouts, U-19 participants will also be considered for the Eleven’s standout USL Academy League & Cup squads. Indy’s Academy U-19 squad has set the pace during the first two years of Academy League play by capturing Division titles in both seasons as well as the inaugural Academy League Playoffs crown in 2021, and followed that up with a USL Academy Cup Elite Bracket triumph in 2022.
VIDEO SUBMISSION & REVIEW
DURING SEASON PLAYER SUBMISSIONS/REVIEWS
Are you a player looking for a team but are unable to attend an Indy Eleven Open Tryout? You can submit your video at the link below for the coaching staff to review and provide feedback. We do charge $25.00 (USD) for this service as to ensure you are serious about the opportunity. At Indy Eleven, we have high expectations for performance on and off the field, so be mindful and open to honest feedback. The submission link is below.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
- The feedback provided by Indy Eleven staff is limited in its scope, as you are only asked to provide the best of your performance. Your flaws as a player will not be readily available for critique. These are being reviewed by our first team coaches.
- Indy Eleven is taking into consideration your completed resume and making decisions based on a myriad of factors, and is only reflects the opinion of this coaching staff.
- Always seek to gain more feedback and understanding on your game performance, this is only one avenue to do so.
- Please do not make additional requests for feedback past the initial request, as there is a time value for consideration, and we know the value of this feedback is of a good value.
- The coaching staff is not in a position to share your personal information with other coaches in the league, but we highly encourage you to attend Indy Eleven’s OPEN TRYOUTS, which has yielded three full-time members on Indy Eleven’s Roster in our history, and several other players to other professional clubs in the area.
