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New Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation to Champion Children's Causes Across Indiana

May 12, 2016 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Indy Eleven News Release


INDIANAPOLIS - Indy Eleven Professional Soccer is celebrating another substantial moment for the growth of "Indiana's Team" and the sport of soccer in the Hoosier State with the formation of the Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation.

The mission of the Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation is to provide Indiana's youth with positive experiences by supporting educational, soccer and other athletic programs and facilities, all of which will promote healthy lifestyles and character development in under-served communities throughout the State of Indiana.

"Indy Eleven believes that professional sports teams are a community asset and have an obligation to help make their community a better place to live, work and recreate," said Indy Eleven owner and Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation board member Ersal Ozdemir. "Sports have a unique way of bringing people together. Through this foundation, we will search for ways in which soccer can unite our communities and strengthen the character of the next generation of leaders in Indiana and beyond."

The Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation will look to improve quality of life, help build a promising future and leave a legacy with lasting impact on children across the Hoosier State, utilizing soccer and other vehicles as tools to achieve these goals.

"Indy Eleven has done a fantastic job with grass roots outreach and creating strong community bonds in its first few years, making the creation of the Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation a logical next step in the club's growth," said Indy Eleven president and Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation board member Jeff Belskus. "This foundation will make the sport of soccer's roots throughout Indiana even stronger by championing causes and creating meaningful programs and partnerships that will have a lasting benefit for youths statewide."

The Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation's 17-person board listed below includes a cross-section of soccer, business, civic and community leaders from cities across Indiana:

Brian Bauer Fort Wayne CEO, Lutheran Health

Jeff Belskus Zionsville President, Indy Eleven

Ted Boehm Indianapolis Partner, Hoover Hull Turner; Former Indiana Supreme Court Justice

Murray Clark Indianapolis Partner, Faegre Baker Daniels

Mark Elwood Columbus CEO, Elwood Staffing

Mark Holden Lafayette CEO, A & R Logistics

Michael Huber Indianapolis President & CEO, Indy Chamber

William Knox Carmel Dir. of Sports Development, Hamilton County Sports Authority

Mike Newbold Greenwood Regional President, Huntington Bank

Paul Okeson Indianapolis Vice President, Garmong Construction Services

Ersal Ozdemir Indianapolis Owner, Indy Eleven; CEO, Keystone Realty/Keystone Construction

Fred Payne Greensburg General Counsel, Honda Manufacturing Indiana

Molly Powell Indianapolis Sr. Director of Youth Programming, Indiana Sports Corp

Chris Traylor Evansville Co-President, Traylor Bros Construction

Chareice White Gary Director, Majestic Star Casino

Susan Williams Indianapolis Retired President, Indiana Sports Corp; Community Volunteer

Raul Zavaleta Indianapolis CEO, Cogent Professionals

For more information on how to apply for grants and initiatives to be implemented by the Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation, visit www.IndyElevenSoccerFoundation.com. Organizations and individuals interested in working with or volunteering on behalf of the Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation are asked to email Foundation@IndyEleven.com.

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