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Indiana Soccer and Indiana ODP are proud to recognize all the players who earned honors from the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association. Your recognition is a reflection of the countless hours of hard work, commitment, and passion you have put into the game. 

Indiana ODP is proud to partner with high schools and clubs throughout Indiana. Our goal is to complement the great work being done by coaches across the state while providing players with additional opportunities to train, compete, and develop. 

Special congratulations to all of the current and former Indiana ODP players who were recognized. We are proud of you and all that you continue to accomplish! 

Great job to everyone! 

Congratulations to all B12U 2nd White teams who on Saturday, November 7, ISL had a playoff for the final B12U 2^nd White standings. We had 12 teams accepted into this play group at the beginning of the season and created two divisions, Spain (ESP) & France (FRA). Each team in a division played each other in the regular season. Those results were:

ESP: 1. ECU/IXI North 14/15 BI, 2. FWSC U12B Hanover, 3. Boilers FC 2014/15 Boys Gold, 4. Carmel FC 2014B Gold, 5. Next 11 Academy 12U White 6.FCE United U12B Black; FRA: 1. NIFCA-U12B Pre-Academy, 2. USAI 2014B Red, 3. Dynamo 2014?15 Boys Red, 4. SIU 2014/15 Boys Red, 5. Indy Eleven 2015B Academy 1, 6. FWU U12B Academy 1

For the playoffs, #1 & #2 from each division played semi-final, consolation & final games. The same was true for #s 3 & 4 and #s 5 & 6. Two teams withdrew from the playoff, but we were fortunate to have Columbus Express 2014/15B Orange and Indy Premier U12B Elite II (2014/15) fill in those positions to give all teams two games on the day. Most games were 1, 2, or 3 goal differences with a couple going to penalties to see who would advance or place. Congratulations again to all teams.

The final result for the B12U 2^nd White standings is:

1. ECU/IXI North 14/15 BI
2. Fort Wayne Sport Club U12B Hanover
3. NIFCA-U12B Pre-Academy
4. USAI 2014B Red
5. Boilers FC 2014/15 Boys Gold
6. Dynamo 2014/15 Boys Red
7. Carmel FC 2014B Gold 
8. Southern Indiana United 2014/2015 Boys Red
9. Indy Eleven 2015B Academy 1
10. Fort Wayne United U12B Academy 1
11. FCE United U12B Black

11. Next 11 Academy 12U White

Legacy Blaze FC recently hosted U.S. Soccer Grassroots Coaching Education courses focused on the 7v7 and 11v11 formats, bringing together 31 coaches committed to enhancing their knowledge and developing their coaching skills. These educational opportunities provide coaches with valuable tools, ideas, and resources to create meaningful learning experiences for their players. A special thank you to Jorge Eufracio and Legacy Blaze FC for hosting and supporting the continued growth of coaching education within our soccer community.

By investing in our coaches, we help create positive learning environments where players can grow, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love for the game. When coaches are better equipped to teach and develop players, the entire soccer community benefits. Better Coaches = Better Environments = Better Players! Together, through education, collaboration, and a shared commitment to development, we are making a difference – one coach, one player, and one community at a time!

Do you know a coach, referee, manager, Director of Coaching, volunteer, administrator, or soccer leader who goes above and beyond for the game? Now is your chance to recognize the individuals who make a lasting impact on our soccer community.

We invite you to submit a nomination for the 2027 Gala Awards and help us celebrate those who dedicate their time, passion, and leadership to growing the game and creating positive experiences for players, families, and clubs across the state.

Nominate deserving DOCs, coaches, managers, referees, volunteers, and more today!

👉 Click here to submit your nomination: https://system.gotsport.com/forms/85849294H

Don’t wait! Help us honor the people who make a difference every day. The nomination deadline is December 18, 2026.

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Claim it this week and your next game is on the books.

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United Soccer Coaches has announced the selection of Vince Ganzberg, (Indiana Soccer’s Director of Coaching and ODP Director in the early 2000s), as its 2026 Mike Berticelli Excellence in Coaching Education Award recipient for his outstanding contributions to coaching education and his singular service to the game.

Ganzberg becomes the 27^th person to receive this prestigious recognition from his peers. The award is named in honor of Mike Berticelli, the Association’s former Vice President of Education and men’s coach at the University of Notre Dame who passed away in 2000.

“Congratulations to Vince Ganzberg, this year’s Mike Bertcelli Excellence in Coaching Education Award recipient,” said United Soccer Coaches President Paul Payne.  “Vince often speaks of the influence that Bert had on his coaching career which makes this award even more special. Vince has been a leader in coach education for many years and is well deserving of this honor.”

Indiana Soccer Association is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound financial management, a commitment to youth development, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with staff, volunteers, member clubs, and community partners.

Candidates should bring experience in organizational leadership, program development, team building, strategic planning, and collaborative problem-solving. Leadership experience in nonprofit organizations, education, business, or soccer will be considered.

Indiana Soccer seeks a leader of integrity who inspires confidence, develops people, embraces innovation, and advances the organization’s mission to improve lives through soccer.

Please click here for the full job description.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to resume@soccerindiana.org no later than the end of business on November 6th, 2026.

Indiana Soccer Members,

Significant changes are taking shape across the national youth soccer landscape, and we believe these developments have the potential to create meaningful opportunities for Indiana Soccer and the membership we serve.

Since our initial announcement of the upcoming All-Member Meeting, additional information has emerged from U.S. Soccer regarding its plans for the future structure, governance, and administration of youth soccer in America.

These developments have the potential to reshape longstanding relationships among U.S. Soccer, U.S. Youth Soccer, state associations, leagues, and clubs. Importantly, we believe many of these changes will ultimately prove beneficial to Indiana Soccer and its membership.

We believe the information we will share warrants your attention.

Some of the information we will share has not yet been widely communicated to the broader youth soccer community, making this an important opportunity for our members to hear directly from Indiana Soccer leadership.

During our upcoming All-Member Meeting, we will share what we have learned directly from U.S. Soccer, explain the anticipated changes and their potential implications, and discuss why we believe these developments present opportunities to strengthen the services, programs, and support Indiana Soccer provides to its membership.

While significant organizational changes naturally generate questions and uncertainty, we are encouraged by the direction of these developments and optimistic about what they may mean for the future of soccer in Indiana.

Indiana Soccer remains strong, financially sound, and firmly committed to supporting the clubs, leagues, coaches, referees, players, and families we serve. We intend to be active participants in shaping the future of youth soccer, ensuring that the interests of our membership remain at the forefront of our efforts.

If you are a club administrator, board member, league official, coach, interested parent of a player, or someone invested in the future of youth soccer in Indiana, we strongly encourage you to attend.

ALL- MEMBER MEETING

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 7 PM
Recorded Meeting Link: https://youtu.be/vkqsvkSISZo

Our objective is straightforward: To provide our members with reliable information, address questions, reduce uncertainty, and share why we are optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead.

We look forward to your participation in what we believe will be one of our more consequential membership meetings.

Best Regards,

Dave Guthrie

Executive Director

Dear Indiana Soccer families,

Since you have supported the U.S. Men’s National Team in the past, we wanted to personally reach out and make sure you have the opportunity to be part of what should be an exciting night in Cincinnati!

The U.S. Men’s National Team is coming to TQL Stadium on Tuesday, November 17, and we would love to welcome you back to cheer on our nation’s best!

 As a past buyer, you have access to special ticket and premium seating options with no taxes or fees. Below are available options:

 Group Seating (10+ tickets minimum):

• Discounted prices starting at $45 
• Youth Soccer Offer: Get a discounted ticket link to share with your club & families – group experiences available. 

Premium Options (no ticket minimum):

• Section W4-W6:
• $175 (Pitch View Club Access – F&B INCLUDED: beer, wine, Liquor)
• Section CFS1 – CFS2: 
• : $175 ( Altafiber Field Lounge Access – F&B INCLUDED: beer, wine, Liquor) 
• Field Seats F2-F4:
• $250 (MedPace Tunnel Club Access – F&B INCLUDED: beer, wine, Liquor)
• Field Seats F5-F6:
• $350 (MedPace Tunnel Club Access – F&B INCLUDED: beer, wine, Liquor)

Seating chart: https://3ddigitalvenue.com/3dmap/clients/fc-cincinnati/bowl/

More Club information: https://tqlstadium.com/premium-event-spaces

If you are interested, email Jackie Rodriguez / US Soccer – Account Executive, Events at Jrodriguez@ussoccer.org with a headcount or the best number and time to reach you to chat through our options and answer any questions you may have.

Look forward to connecting and seeing you at TQL in November! 

Dave Guthrie – Indiana Soccer, Executive Director

Dear Indiana Soccer families  

Thank you to everyone who attended the InspireSport presentation to learn about the itinerary, inclusions, and fundraising opportunities. We hope it was informative and exciting; we already have ELEVEN people registered, so we’re off to a GREAT start. Attached and below you will find the presentation deck and all other pertinent information. 

Meeting Recording: EPL and CL Fan Trip – Zoom Recording

Click here to access the fundraising Flyer:

Please see below important information to register for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore, play, and train in England.

1. ✅Registration Site – The full details of your trip can be found and will be updated throughout and leading up to your trip on your customized registration site: USCSA – Manchester Fan Experience
2. 💳 Payments – On your registration site, you’ll see a section for “Payments”. This will go over the pricing for all participants, please note that when you register, the system will auto-charge the card you used for registration on the payment dates.
3. 🗓 Register ASAP – Please register before September 27^thusing code MANU300 to qualify for the $300 early bird discount. It will not only ensure we have the needed numbers to travel but allows us to start working on your trip.
   1. REMINDER: The trip is first come, first served. With 11 people registered already, we only have a total of 24 tickets left and imagine these will sell fast.
   2. There is a high likelihood that we will get access to additional tickets
   3. Once the trip is sold out, we will create a waitlist and will fill out accordingly from that list.
4. 📑 Travel Insurance – Travel insurance is OPTIONAL and something you must decide if you want to purchase or not. All questions and claims (if you would need to file one) are handled directly by your chosen provider. To get pricing and select what service you want, please go to your chosen insurance provider.

• Reminder – if you want to include “pre-existing conditions” in your travel insurance, you need to purchase your travel insurance within 15 days of registering for the trip.
• Deadline – if you want travel insurance at all, it must be purchased at least 21 days before your trip

5. ✈️ Group Flight Information – A group flight option will be announced once the trip is confirmed. The group flight is completely optional and can be added after registering for the program. Flights are an additional cost to the landed package.
6. 💲Fundraising – We have 2 fundraising tools to take advantage of once the trip is confirmed. The raffle ticket fundraiser and the contribution page via the WeTravel registration page.

We know that is a lot of information, but we want to make sure you have it all and are aware of any details. If you have questions, you can respond back to me (Steven.Macdonald@inspiresportglobal.com). We are excited to announce our annual fan trip to England to experience an English Premier League Fan Trip next January. The trip will be a great opportunity for all avid soccer fans to take in the soccer culture in the northwest of England. 

The trip will include at least 3 professional matches, including Manchester United vs Liverpool and Manchester United vs Bayern Munich in the Champions League, as well as a tour of Old Trafford and more. The dates are January 19th to January 25th, and the trip is for registered players and associated friends and family members. The trip includes,

• 🏨 All accommodation in 4-star, city center hotel. 

• 🚌 Ground transportation

• 🌎 24/7 team coordinator

• 🍴 Breakfast daily

• 🏟️ Old Trafford, Etihad and Anfield Stadium Tour

• ⚽ 3 professional Match Tickets 

For this trip, we have partnered with a leading travel company called Inspiresport. Inspiresport has 20+ years of providing soccer tours to clubs and college teams across North America and Europe. They offer first-class customer service and have direct access to some of the best professional clubs in the world, including Manchester United, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, plus many more. 

Thanks,

Dave Guthrie – Indiana Soccer, Executive Director

P.S. Check out a video of our last fan trip with InspireSport below: