Homegrown Players
The Homegrown Pathway
Homegrown Players are athletes developed through the Indy Eleven Pro Academy who have advanced into the first team environment. This includes players who have signed professional contracts as well as players on USL Academy contracts who are eligible for senior team selection while maintaining NCAA eligibility.
This page reflects both current and all-time Homegrown players, organized by pathway and status.
Current First Team Homegrown Players
These players developed within the Indy Eleven Pro Academy and are currently rostered with the Indy Eleven first team, either as professional players or through USL Academy contracts.
This group represents active Homegrown players contributing within the senior team environment.
ERIC
Carmel, IN
1
Professional Contract
DICK

LOGAN
Indianapolis, IN
37
Professional Contract
NEIDLINGER

CAM
Carmel, IN
6
Professional Contract
LINDLEY

RYAN
Westfield, IN
44
Academy Contract
HUNSUCKER
All-Time Homegrown Professionals
This list highlights former Pro Academy players who progressed to sign professional contracts with Indy Eleven, representing the highest level of advancement within the Homegrown pathway.
Name | Seasons | First Pro Club |
|---|---|---|
Eric Dick | 2021, 2026-Present | Sporting Kansas City |
Cam Lindley | 2020, 2023-Present | Orlando City SC |
Logan Neidlinger | 2025 - Present | Indy Eleven |
Diego Sanchez | 2024 | Indy Eleven |
Karsen Henderlong | 2024 | Indy Eleven |
Alann Torres | 2022-2023 | Indy Eleven |
Justin Ingram | 2022 | Indy Eleven |
All-Time USL Academy Contract Players
This list includes all players from the Pro Academy who have signed USL Academy contracts, providing eligibility for senior team selection and exposure to the professional environment.
USL Academy contracts allow players to train and compete within the first team environment while maintaining NCAA eligibility.
Number | Player's Name | Hometown | Seasons | Next Desination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
25 | Ryan Hunsucker | Westfield, IN | 2025 | Indiana University (Committed) |
24 | Logan Neidlinger | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 | Indy Eleven Pro |
23 | Maverick McCoy | Carmel, IN | 2024, 2025 | University of Notre Dame (Committed) |
22 | Nikola Ivetic | Crown Point, IN | 2024 | Current Academy Player |
21 | Jai Dindiyal | Mooresville, IN | 2024 | Xavier University |
20 | Grayson Elmquist | Lake City, MI | 2023 | Xavier University |
19 | Cayden Crawford | Columbus, OH | 2023, 2024 | University of Dayton |
