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Indy Eleven Inks Pair of Goalkeepers

March 31, 2015 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Indy Eleven News Release


INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, March 31, 2015) - Indy Eleven officially added a pair of goalkeepers to challenge incumbent starter Kristian Nicht on Tuesday, announcing the signings of Jon Dawson and Keith Cardona. Per club policy, financial terms of the deals will not be disclosed.

"We get the best of both worlds in being able to sign Jon and Keith as we finalize preparations for the season," said Indy Eleven Head Coach/Director of Soccer Operations Juergen Sommer. "Jon gives us yet another familiar face from last season and a great presence on the field, in the locker room and in the community that means so much to him. We were very impressed in what we saw from Keith during our Arizona training camp and worked hard to bring him on board during the last month, so we're glad to get his deal finalized."

The addition of the two netminders brings Indy Eleven's roster up to 21 signed players as the squad gets ever closer to this Saturday's season opener at the Atlanta Silverbacks (7:30 p.m. ET, live on ESPN3.com and additional ESPN online platforms).

Dawson served as Indy Eleven's primary back-up during the team's inaugural 2014 season, but did not see the field with Nicht playing every eligible minute in both regular season and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play. The Indianapolis native and Brebeuf Jesuit High School product completed his collegiate career in 2013 at Butler University, where he posted a 1.43 GAA during his 52 appearances (51 starts) between the posts for the Bulldogs.

"I am happy to continue my career here in Indianapolis and look forward to helping the team win games in any way that I can," said Dawson, who also performed for Indy Burn and Carmel United Academy during his youth club days locally.

The 22-year-old Cardona arrived in Indianapolis on Monday after suiting up with Austrian First League (second division) outfit FC Leifering since last July. The former Red Bull New York Academy product and United States Under-17 and U-18 National Team performer played two seasons at the University of Maryland, including as the primary starter as a sophomore in 2012 when he recorded a 16-1-3 record and 1.14 goals against average while helping the Terrapins to the NCAA College Cup Semifinals.

"I'm really excited to come back stateside and be a part of what Indy Eleven is continuing to build," said Cardona, a native of Glen Rock, N.J., and two-time NSCAA All-American at Glen Rock H.S. "After getting to train with the team in February I found the coaches and staff to be top notch. Having the chance to continue my career with Indy Eleven is another dream come true."

Just four days remain until Indy Eleven's 2015 NASL Spring Season opener in Atlanta this Saturday, followed a week later by the team's home opener at Carroll Stadium on Saturday, April 11, against the New York Cosmos. Limited amounts of full season and partial season ticket packages remain, while single game tickets are also available for all 15 NASL regular season games at "The Mike." For full ticket information, visit www.IndyEleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100.

For Indy Eleven's full 2015 NASL regular season schedule, visit www.indyeleven.com/schedule.

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