F.C. Indiana

F.C. Indiana, also known as F.C. Indiana Lionesses, is an American women's soccer team based in Indiana. Founded in 2003,^[1] the team is currently a member of the United Women's Soccer league. They play their home games at Newton Park in Lakeville, Indiana.

The team has an associated men's team, also called F.C. Indiana Lions, who play in the National Premier Soccer League and Premier Arena Soccer League. The club's colors are red and white.

History

In 2005, FC Indiana became the second North American women's team ever to win a league and cup double, capturing the WPSL national championship and the USASA Women's Open national championship (the Carolina Courage of the former Women's United Soccer Association [WUSA] won the Founder's Cup and WUSA league title in 2002).

FC Indiana won the 2005 WPSL title, having defeated host New England Mutiny 4–0 in the 2005 semifinals and the California Storm 5–4 (featuring internationals Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne and Sissi) in the 2005 finals.

In 2007, the club won its second WPSL title in three seasons, defeating the New England Mutiny 3–0. In October 2007, FC Indiana joined the W-League, consistently winning their division before returning to the WPSL for the 2011 season.

In 2012, they participated in the WPSL Elite, finishing at the bottom of the table.^[2]

In December 2016, F.C. Indiana joined the newly formed Midwest Conference of United Women's Soccer as an expansion team.^[3]

Players

2017 roster

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Notable former players

The following players have played at the international or professional level:

Coaching staff

General manager and head coach

Shek Borkowski (2004–)

Assistant coach

Christian Castro

Eric Castro

Year-by-year

Honors

USL W-League Central Conference Champions 2009
US Open Cup Champions 2008
USL W-League Regular Season Champions 2008
USL W-League Central Conference Champions 2008
USL W-League Midwest Division Champions 2008
WPSL Champions 2007
WPSL Midwest Conference Champions 2007
US Open Cup Runners-up 2007
WPSL Champions 2005
WPSL Central Division Champions 2005
US Open Cup Champions 2005
Region 2 Champions 2005

Stadiums

Newton Park 2015–
St. Joe Stadium 2013–2014
IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium 2012
Kuntz Stadium 2007–2011
Varsity Soccer Complex (Purdue University) 2007
Goshen Soccer Park 2000–2006

Average attendance

2015: 133
2014: 241
2013: 287
2012: 1,359
2011: 329
2010: NA
2009: 771
2008: 1,012
2007: 557
2006: 911
2005: 723
2004: 105

Memorable moments

July 11, 2004 – FC Indiana defeats Australia Women's National Team 1–0.
July 19, 2005 – FC Indiana defeats Trinidad & Tobago Women's National Team 3–0.
July 21, 2005 – FC Indiana defeats Trinidad & Tobago Women's National Team 8–3.
July 31, 2005 – After winning 4–0 over host New England Mutiny, FC Indiana upsets the defending champions California Storm 5–4, winning the Women's Premier Soccer League national championship.
August 6, 2005 – Six days after winning the Women's Premier Soccer League title, FC Indiana defeats the Dallas SC Titans 4–0 in the U.S. Open Cup national final, achieving the second "double" in American women's soccer history.
July 29, 2007 – FC Indiana defeats the New England Mutiny 3–0 to win its second WPSL title in three years.
August 15, 2007 – FC Indiana defeats New Zealand Women's National Team 1–0.

References

^ "FC Indiana Women's Team Celebrates 10th Anniversary". Womens League Soccer. Archived from the original on December 7, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
^ Griffiths, Lowri (July 30, 2012). "WPSL Elite 2012 Standings". Pitchside Report. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
^ Ryan, Conor (December 12, 2016). "United Women's Soccer announces four-team expansion for 2017 season". MassLive. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

External links

F.C. Indiana