Indy Acquires Midfielder Sebastian Velasquez from Memphis 901 FC
June 9, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Indy Eleven News Release
INDIANAPOLIS - Indy Eleven announced Friday that it has acquired midfielder Sebastian Velasquez via transfer from USL Championship side Memphis 901 FC. Per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed. Velasquez will be available for Indy's match against Hartford Athletic Saturday pending league and federation approval.
Velasquez signed with Memphis on February 24, 2023 after three seasons (2019, 2021-22) in El Paso where he made 42 appearances for the Locomotive scoring a pair of goals and notching an assist. He spent the 2020 season with Miami FC. Velasquez is the second player to reunite with Indy Eleven Head Coach Mark Lowry this season, joining Macauley King who also played under him at El Paso for two seasons.
Since joining the USLC with Real Monarchs SLC in 2017, Velasquez has made 106 appearances with 27 goals and 18 assists.
The Colombian was signed by Real Salt Lake in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft and played three seasons with the club before joining New York City FC for the 2015 campaign. He has 55 MLS caps, two goals and two assists.
Sebastian Velasquez
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-6
Weight: 145
Date of Birth: February 11, 1991
Age: 32
Birthplace: Medellin, Colombia
The Boys in Blue host Hartford Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. Single-game tickets for all home games at IUPUI Carroll Stadium along with prorated Season Ticket Memberships, specially-priced group tickets and an increased portfolio of hospitality options are available for purchase now via indyeleven.com/tickets or by calling 317-685-1100 during regular business hours (Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.).
Indy Eleven Roster as of 06-09-23
Goalkeepers (4): Cayden Crawford, Yannik Oettl, Tim Trilk, Hayden Vostal
Defenders (7): Younes Boudadi, Robby Dambrot, Adrian Diz Pe, Mechak Jerome, Macauley King, Gustavo Rissi, Jesus Vazquez
Midfielders (7): Jack Blake, Cam Lindley, Aodhan Quinn, Bryam Rebellon, Harrison Robledo, Diego Sanchez, Sebastian Velasquez
Forwards (8): Solomon Asante, Benji Chavarria, Grayson Elmquist, Sebastian Guenzatti, Luca Iaccino, Douglas Martinez, Roberto Molina, Juan Tejada
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