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  • Indy Forever

    The sky isn’t falling for Indy XI

    Guys, after having slept on it, let’s have some perspective. The sky is not falling down. As an eternal pessimist, I’m in this weird role where I feel that some of the reaction to the game has been too negative. We all care about this club, and your opinion...
  • Poku

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 11: Poku flourishing for ‘The’ Miami FC

    The panel discusses this Saturday’s NASL showdown between Miami FC and Indy Eleven. Aaron provides an Eleven injury update and Kevin assesses Kwadwo Poku’s development with rave reviews. They also ramble on about Indy’s projected starting XI and new white away kits, and the U.S. Open Cup. Listen: First-place Miami...
  • NPSL continues

    NPSL continues to expand and aims to prevent exits

      This is part two of our NPSL story. Make sure you check out part one here. Thoughts on D3 The NPSL is preparing for a strong year. The league just kicked off their season with 96 teams, and that number is expected to rise significantly this year, based...
  • Don't Stop Believin

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 10: Don’t Stop Believin’

    The panel breaks down all the action from the four NASL weekend matches while awkwardly tying in a Journey motif. “Don’t Stop Believin'” — ever. Listen: Thumbnail image credit: Journey/Nomota LLC You can follow Soc Takes on Twitter @SocTakes....
  • recap via Periscope

    Indy Eleven vs. FC Edmonton postgame Periscope

    INDIANAPOLIS — Join Nipun Chopra for a recap via Periscope of the Indy Eleven’s scoreless draw with FC Edmonton, and a rundown of all the other NASL matches on Saturday: Review of @naslofficial GW. #JAXvNYC #PRFCvNYC #INDvFCE @the_byb @socTakes . Preview #ARSMUN https://t.co/1mbpCBNpVx — Nipun Chopra, PhD (@NipunChopra7) May...
  • Daniel Keller

    Daniel Keller up to task in Indy Eleven back line

    INDIANAPOLIS — Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park erupts about every 74 minutes on average. Not quite as often nor with as much dramatic flair, Indy Eleven utility man Daniel Keller pops up every few matches to give bystanders a steady, if unspectacular, show. With “the Chris Tierney of...
  • Soc Takes Pod Ep. 29

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 9: Indy-Edmonton preview, Indy player signings

    Permanent Relegation podcaster Andy Baumgartner converses with regulars Aaron Gunyon and Kevin Johnston about the Indy Eleven’s 1-1 draw against Jacksonville Armada FC before previewing Indy’s upcoming match with FC Edmonton. The panel also analyzes what the two new player signings mean for the club, then breaks down Justin Braun’s...
  • Brandon Poltronieri

    Indy Eleven add two new players

    INDIANAPOLIS — Soc Takes has learned that once-Costa Rican U-20 international Brandon Poltronieri and ex-Bayern Munich youth product Jason Plumhoff have signed contracts with Indy Eleven. Poltronieri and Plumhoff are primarily midfielders, although both are capable of playing other positions; Poltronieri as a left back, while Plumhoff has played in attacking...
  • Jacksonville Armada FC

    Jacksonville Armada FC vs. Indy Eleven postgame Periscope

    Jacksonville Armada FC and the Indy Eleven played to a 1-1 draw Saturday, allowing the former to remain atop the NASL table. Check out Nipun’s post-match thoughts via Periscope: LIVE on #Periscope: Review of #JAXvIND , #PRFCvNCFC . #MUFC #NASL chat https://t.co/9oFfMHGzDu — Nipun Chopra, PhD (@NipunChopra7) April 30,...
  • Kartik Krishnaiyer

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 8: From A to Z with Kartik Krishnaiyer

    Boca Raton FC director of communications and one of the sharpest soccer minds around, Kartik Krishnaiyer, joins Aaron, Nipun and Kevin to discuss literally every soccer league in America. Strap in and enjoy the ride. Listen: You can follow Soc Takes on Twitter @SocTakes....
  • Nemanja Vukovic injury

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 7: Indy Eleven injury update, NASL weekend preview

    Aaron Gunyon joins host Kevin Johnston to make sense of the latest injury news out of Indy Eleven. The panel also previews Indy’s Saturday clash at first-place Jacksonville Armada FC and a few other matches on the docket this weekend, before answering an excellent Twitter question from listener Jon...
  • Nemanja Vukovic

    Eleven defender Nemanja Vukovic out indefinitely

    The Indy Eleven have already dealt with an absurd number of injuries to key players this season. Unfortunately for Indy, the brutal rash of knocks just got even worse. Left back Nemanja Vukovic is out indefinitely with a kidney contusion, a team official confirmed Thursday. Yes, “Iron Man” is...