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Ben Hanes - Goalkeeper
Ben Hanes has been goalkeeper for Indianapolis United since the
beginning of the 2007 season. Ben is first all time on saves and
second all time on appearances in goal. Ben has been playing
soccer for 16 years. His favorite team is Manchester United. He
grew up playing soccer at Pike. In his free time Ben enjoys writing,
playing music, and dancing the cha-cha. Ben has been named
team captain for the 2008 season.
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Jason Noel - Outside Midfielder
Jason Noel is one of the original members of Indianapolis United.
Jason has been with the team since 2005 and is currently third on
the all time appearance list. Jason's favorite pro soccer team is
Chelsea. Jason enjoys coaching soccer in his free time and
spending time with his daughter Natalie.
Kirby Durham - Central Midfielder
Kirby Durham is one of the origional members of Indianapolis
United. Kirby is also the teams All Time Leading Goalscorer. Kirby
started playing soccer at 4 years old and continued playing
throughout high school. Kirby recently got married. He enjoys
reading and is a huge supporter of Arsenal.
Josh Steele - Central Midfielder
Josh Steele is one of the original members of Indianapoils United.
Josh holds the record for most appearances for the team. Josh is a
graduate from Carmel High School and went on to play soccer at Ivy
Tech. Josh enjoys music and bartending. Josh is a fan of North
Carolina Basketball.
Tim Nguyen - Forward
Tim Nguyen has been with the team since the summer of 2007.
Tim is a forward for the team and he possesses great footwork and
a gift for passing. Tim is moving his way up the scoring list and is
currently ninth all-time in scoring.
Brad Bellner - Midfielder
Brad has been a member of the United team since 2007. Brad has
been playing soccer for 20 years and his favorite pro teams are
Aston Villa and the Chicago Fire. Brad has played soccer at
Cathedral H.S., Ohio Northern University, and Movers F.C. Brad is
also the JV Coach of Theodore Guerin Boys Soccer team.
Fernando Fojo - Defender
Fernando Fojo is a valuable defender for Indianapolis United.
Fernando joined the team in the fall of 2007 and quickly established
himself as a top defensive player. Fernando's favorite team is Real
Madrid and in his free time he enjoys Tae Kwon Do and Reading.
His wife is Glenda and two children named Fernando Jr. and
Sergio. Fernando scored a brilliant goal against Brownsburg Blitz
and was a vocal leader for the team.
Jason Badami - Central Midfielder
Jason Badami is a central midfielder for Indianapolis United. Jason
comes from Kentucky and played college soccer. Jason is a key
performer for United. Jason quickly got the 2008 season started as
he scored a goal the very first game. Look for Jason to continue his
strong play from the back and continue getting forward and scoring
goals. Jason is forth on the all time scoring list.
Fernando Fojo Jr. -Forward
Fernando Fojo Jr. also called Nando is another new player to
Indianapolis United. Nando started as an outside midfielder for the
team but quickly fit in on offense and continues to play the position
today. Nando played soccer at Avon High School. Fernando Jr. is
third on the all time scoring list.
Tony Christofaro - Defender
Tony is a powerful defender for Indianapolis United C.A. Tony's
favorite team is AC Milan. Tony grew up playing soccer for the
Richmond Strikers and SipEp Steins. Tony enjoys baseball, music,
and movies. Tony scored two goals in his very first game with
Indianapolis United.
Mike Plewa - Midfielder
Mike started playing for United in 2007. Mike plays midfield and
scored a goal against Ajax Indy. Mike is a big supporter of English
club Chelsea and his favorite United memory is beating Crusaders
the first season.
Sergio Fojo - Defender
Katie Long - Forward
Sergio Fojo is another member of the Fojo family. Sergio plays
outside left defense. Sergio has also been known for his charging
runs from the back. The 2008 season is Sergio's first season with
United.
Katie has been with United since the very first season. Katie is forth
all time in scoring and plays soccer for Marion College. Katie was a
three year starter for Avon High School. Katie's finishing ability
inside the 18 is tops on Indianapolis United and Katie is forth all
time in appearances for United.
Holly Hammond - Midfielder
Holly Hammond is a member of the Marion College womens team.
Holly is also the top womens soccer player to come from Mt. Vernon
(Fortville) High School. Holly was a member of the All East Team
and an All County Selection. Holly's passing in the midfield opens
up the opposing teams defense. Holly is having a great season
with Indianapolis United and her future with the club on and off the
field is very bright.
Luke Pittman- Defender
Luke is a new addition to the United team. Luke plays defense and
midfield for the team. Lukes speed and strength in the air are a
valuable asset to Indy United. Look is going to pay off well for United
over the years as his defense is some of the best.
John Sturgill - Midfielder
John Sturgill joined Indy United in the 2008 season. John plays
midfield and defense. John is a lawyer and he also coaches soccer
at Fusion Soccer Academy and Heritage Christian High School.
Brandon Kipley - Defender
Brandon Kipley has started on defense for Indianapolis United the
last two years. Brandon is known for his quick speed and ability to
shut down the others teams top players. Brandon is a big supporter
of Illinois Basketball. Brandon recently got married.