After dueling to a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes of regulation and an addition 30 minutes of added extra time, Indy Eleven would fall to the Cosmos 2-4 in kicks from the penalty spot.The return of professional soccer to the Circle City was made official on January 16, 2013, when Keystone Group CEO Ersal Ozdemir announced the formation of the organization known initially as Indy Pro Soccer. Mexican midfielder Gerardo Torrado retired from professional soccer on Sunday, playing his last match as Indy Eleven drew 2-2 against North Carolina.Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesIndy Eleven fans unfurled a giant "Stranger Things"-themed banner for their home opener, and it caught the attention of the actress who inspired it. RECAP | Eleven Back in Group E Lead with 2-1 Victory Over Sporting Kansas City II We're honored to win this for the City of Indianapolis and the wonderful soccer community of Indiana.”On April 23, 2019, Indy Eleven saw the process for a new soccer-specific home take an unprecedented step with the passage of Senate Bill 7 in the Indiana State Legislature. Forward Eamon Zayed’s three goals (the first ever hat trick in league play for an Indy Eleven player) gave the Eleven a 4-1 win over Carolina that capped an improbable, undefeated Spring Season under first-year head coach Tim Hankinson, vaulting Indy Eleven to the top of the standings and earning a berth in The Championship Playoffs at season’s end. RECAP | Eleven Back in Group E Lead with 2-1 Victory Over Sporting Kansas City II; By Indy Eleven Communications 09/09/2020, 10:45pm EDT ; Goals by Forwards Jeremy Rafanello and Nick Moon Put Indiana’s Team Back in Win Column, First Place 74K likes. The inspiration for the name came from Donna Schmink, the Collection Manager at the Indiana War Museum, who, when asked by team officials for ideas on a team name connected to Indiana history, suggested "the Eleventh" in honor of the regiment that valiantly fought under the initial direction of Colonel Lew Wallace.Indy Eleven’s expansion bid is built upon four strengths the club has exhibited since its founding in January 2013 – fan support, a viable stadium project, local ownership and corporate community support. The Indy Eleven on Thursday announced it was taking on seven additional owners to help the professional soccer team in its effort to build a $550 mixed-use … Indy Eleven began a new era in January 2018, announcing a move to the then-United Soccer League (and now USL Championship) on January 10, followed by a move to Lucas Oil Stadium as its new home on January 29.The mission of Indy Eleven – “To win championships with and for the community” – stays true to its aim of fielding a team that will represent Indiana proudly on and off the field. Sports Relationship Management Indy Eleven, Indianapolis, IN. Indy Eleven is an American professional soccer team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. “The incredible effort that every player and staff member has put in over the last three years culminated with a display … worthy of a championship,” said the Indy Eleven owner Ozdemir following the Spring Season triumph. Indy Eleven began a new era in January 2018, announcing a move to the then-United Soccer League ... worthy of a championship,” said the Indy Eleven owner Ozdemir following the Spring Season triumph. Needing to win its final game on June 11 with at least four goals scored and by at least a three-goal margin, the “Boys in Blue” did just that. Indy Eleven - USL Indy Eleven Owner Ersal Ozdemir gives his thoughts on the team playing its home games at Lucas Oil Stadium for the 2018 season. Those connections – embodied in the team’s symbolic name, crest, and colors – are made with Indiana’s youth and adult soccer community and the active young adult urban and ethnic populations.Ahead of the 2017 season, Indy Eleven took another historic step towards building professional soccer in Indiana, formally announcing its bid to bring a Major League Soccer expansion franchise to the Hoosier State on January 31, 2017.The unique Indy Eleven identity reflects the club’s fans’ desire to have a name tied both to the culture of “the beautiful game” and the State of Indiana, with the name referencing the 11 players giving their all on the field of play in addition to paying homage to the 11th Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, which fought for the Union Army during the Civil War.