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Indy Eleven and Prime 47 Combine to Raise over $7,800 for Puerto Rico Relief Fund

October 10, 2017 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Indy Eleven News Release


INDIANAPOLIS - Indy Eleven, the Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation, and Prime 47 Steakhouse in Indianapolis are proud to announce a total of $7,877 raised for the Carmelo Anthony Puerto Rico Relief Fund to assist in aiding the island of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.

"We are thrilled with the outpouring of support from our fans and the Indianapolis community in helping Puerto Rico Football Club and the island in a difficult time," said Indy Eleven President Jeff Belskus. "We want to continue to aid our fellow club and its fans, and though there is a long road ahead, we are here to support how we can."

On Tuesday, October 3, Indy Eleven hosted members of Puerto Rico FC for a media event and reception at Prime 47 Steakhouse downtown. The restaurant announced they would donate 25% of all proceeds from dining sales purchased through the entire evening. The Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation committed to matching Prime 47's efforts which resulted in a combined contribution of $3,000.

On Wednesday, October 4, Indy Eleven continued their efforts by gathering funds at the night's match against Puerto Rico Football Club. Thanks to the Indy Eleven fans and "Hoosier Hospitality," the crowd amassed $4,877 to also contribute to the Puerto Rico Relief Fund.

"It was extremely moving to see our fans give whatever they had in their pockets without hesitation to support a cause like this," said Indy Eleven Community Relations Manager Bianca Velez. "We came together as a community to do something that was bigger than soccer and we hope that our donation makes a difference to our friends and family in Puerto Rico."

The Carmelo Anthony Puerto Rico Relief Fund has raised over $300,000 of its $1,000,000 goal, and Indy Eleven will continue its fundraising efforts when the club hosts "La Naranja" on Saturday, October 21 at 3:00 PM. For more information on how to donate, visit www. IndyEleven.com .

About Indy Eleven Professional Soccer

Since its launch in 2013, Indy Eleven's mission - "To win championships with and for the community" - has stayed true to its aim of fielding a team that represents the State of Indiana proudly on and off the field. The 2017 season marks the fourth year of play for Indy Eleven in the North American Soccer League (NASL), a professional soccer league based in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. On January 31, 2017, Indy Eleven submitted a bid for an expansion franchise in Major League Soccer (MLS), the First Division of pro soccer in the United States and Canada as recognized by U.S. Soccer.

After leading the NASL in attendance in each of its first two seasons at IUPUI's Michael A. Carroll Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, Indy Eleven's remarkable 2016 campaign included winning the NASL Spring Season title and earning its first postseason appearance, ending in The Championship Final. Get the latest news on "Indiana's Team" at www.IndyEleven.com and via the club's @IndyEleven channels on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Snapchat .

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