Indy Eleven Adds More Defensive Experience Via Transfer Signing of Colin Falvey
Published on January 15, 2016 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
Indy Eleven News Release
INDIANAPOLIS - Indy Eleven plucked a second experienced member away from last year's NASL runner-up Ottawa Fury FC with today's transfer signing of defender Colin Falvey. Per club policy, contract details will be not announced.
Falvey joins his former Ottawa teammate midfielder Sinisa Ubiparipovic in jumping across the "NASL Class of 2014" lines to Indy Eleven this offseason. The native of Cork City, Ireland, will count as the squad's third of seven allotted international signings and brings the current roster count to 16 players.
"Colin Falvey brings great leadership and physicality to the roster," said Indy Eleven general manager Peter Wilt. "With the additions of Colin, Lovel Palmer and Neil Shaffer this offseason the make-up of our defensive corps will have much greater experience."
The native of Ireland arrives after spending the 2015 season with Fury FC, where he started in all 32 appearances made for the Canadian club across all competitions. The hard-nosed center back recorded one assist from his spot on the backline in over 2,800 minutes en route to helping Ottawa secure the 2015 NASL Fall championship.
"One thing every defense needs is a voice and an organizer, and we've recruited Colin for those qualities," said Indy Eleven head coach Tim Hankinson. "He'll be the glue that creates a defense that will be hard to break down this season."
Prior to his year north of the border, Falvey served as captain of the USL's Charleston Battery during the latter portion of his five-season stint from 2010-14, and also suited up for the Wilmington Hammerheads in the USL Second Division in 2009. The 30-year-old began his professional career in his native Ireland in 2004 and has also plied his trade in New Zealand and India.
"I'm very excited to be joining Indy Eleven and proud I get to call it home this season. Every player in the league always looks forward to the visit to Indianapolis because of the great atmosphere that's been built," said Falvey. "Coach Hankinson believes we can be successful, I believe we can be successful, and there is no doubt the fans think so as well as they have turned up in the thousands week after week. I'll do everything I can to play a massive part in bringing success to the club and the city for those fans."
#32 Colin Falvey
Position: Defender
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Born: June 20, 1985 (30) in Cork City, Ireland
Hometown: Cork City, Ireland
Nationality: Ireland
Last Club: Ottawa Fury FC (NASL)
Pronunciation: FAWL-veh
Twitter: @falvey32
Instagram: @falvey32
Previous Clubs: Ottawa Fury (NASL, 2015), Charleston Battery (USL, 2010-2014), Kerala Blasters [Indian Super League, 2014 (loan)], YoungHeart Manawatu (New Zealand ASB Youth League, 2009-2011), Wilmington Hammerheads (USL Second Division, 2009), Otago United (New Zealand ASB Premiership, 2008), Kilkenny City A.F.C. (League of Ireland, 2007-2008), Cobh Ramblers (League of Ireland, 2004-2007)
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