Maryland Capitols FC 3-1 FC Indiana

15 APRIL, 2012 - FC Indiana  taveled to Washington, DC this weekend to take on Maryland Capitols FC at Prince George's Sports Complex.
Shek Borkowski's squad took an early 1-0 lead on Sophia Batard's 10th minute goal before the hosts scored three unanswered goals to win 3-1.
"This was a good trip for us as it allowed me to evaluate many players. We have made some errors but this is expected when you ask players to play in a new way. Players and teams need time to develop collective understanding and I was pleased with a number of things we did today." Borkowski said he was pleased with Batard, Marseille and Woodlyne's performances. 

2012 WPSL Elite Schedule Released
 
23 MARCH, 2012 - FC Indiana face a daunting task of taking on three former WPS teams, all away, to begin their 2012 WPSL Elite campaign.
The Lionesses face a tough opening day fixture as they travel to Rochester, NY to take on 2011 WPS winners WNY Flash (May 12), followed by away trips to Boston Breakers and Chicago Red Stars, on May 18 and 20 respectively. First home game will be played on 25th May against Chicago Red Stars followed by another home game against star-studded Boston Breakers a week after.
Season will end on 21st July with an away game against New England Mutiny.
MAY
12 at WNY Flash
18 at Boston Breakers
20 at Chicago Red Stars
25 CHICAGO RED STARS
JUNE
01 BOSTON BREAKERS
08 CHESAPEAKE CHARGE
10 NY FURY
14 NEW ENGLAND MUTINY
29 at Philadelphia Fever
JULY
01 at Chesapeake Charge
05 PHILADELPHIA FEVER
12 WNY FLASH
19 at NY Fury
21 at New England Mutiny

Caymanian striker agrees pre-contract with Lionesses
 
22 MARCH, 2012 - FC Indiana have announced a pre-contract agreement with Cayman Islands WNT striker Shenel Gall, allowing the player to join in May.
According to FC Indiana coach Shek Borkowski, Gall is a combatitive striker who will add depth to the Lionesses squad. "Shenel is young and has good potential. She can score with both feet and her movement is good," said Borkowski about his new signing.
FC Indiana boss also addressed rumors circulating that another Caymanian striker will join the team, "There is another young player but she is a project who is unlikely to feature in the first squad this season."

FC Indiana to open 2012 preseason at Indiana Invaders Complex on March 31
 
20 MARCH, 2012 - FC Indiana will  begin their preparation for the 2012 WPSL Elite season when they will take on Maryland Capitols at the Indiana Invaders Complex in South Bend, on Saturday, March 31, kick off 4.00 pm local time.
All contracted players and trialists will undergo entry physicals and other testing with the club’s medical staff on Monday, before beginning a week of fitness training on Monday afternoon.
Just as they have for each of the last two years, FC Indiana will spend a majority of the preseason training in Lafayette before heading to South Bend to face the Capitols.
Tickets for the match are $7 with discounts available for groups of 10 or more.

Borkowski - we'll be competitive
 
25 FEBRUARY, 2012 - A few days after it was announced FC Indiana will join WPSL Elite League, FCindiana.us spoke to GM/Head Coach Shek Borkowski. Here's what he had to say about the league.

FCIndiana.us: Coach, what were your thoughts on the events of last few weeks ?
SB: I think it is a very interesting development. We planned on joining the league in 2013 but with WPS demise we needed to rethink our situation, adapt and move forward. In business as unpredictable and volatile as women's football it is important to adapt, quickly evaluate and make decisions. We did all of this in 48 hours.
FCIndiana.us: What went wrong with WPS?
SB: As in any business, you can't spend more than you are bringing in. In the US the last decade has been a rollercaster ride of missed opportunities. Its been a difficult decade watching very good opportunities wasted.  
FCIndiana.us: Do you feel this league is in a position to succeed?
SB: Womens football is a niche market and anyone wanting to invest in it must define what success is, how it will be achieved and understand that it will take time. We have been doing this since 2000 and are very clear about what our objectives are in 2012We are controlling player and staff wages and have controls in place to put the long term fortunes of the club and fans at the center of everything. As far as opportunities ahead of us, we're just starting to scratch the surface. The entire world watches American women’s footbal, we've been hurt by what happened to WPS but this league has a unique opportunity to grow organically without unrealistic expectations and expenditures.
FCIndiana.us: Do you feel the team is equipped to do well in the Elite League?
SB: Our team is young but motivated and i believe we can do well this season in the competition.
We are targeting a top four finish. We have to work, we still have a few weeks ahead of us to improve and we will see when the season starts. Like I said the feeling is good and I really expect we can do something this year.
FCIndiana.us: What  can you tell us about new signings?
SB: Keep an eye on Sophia Batard, she is young, strong, technically sound, hungry and will improve quickly.
FCIndiana.us: Which teams are favorites to do well?
SB: Joining our league from WPS, realistically the big 3 of WNY, Boston and Chicago have to be considered favorites. They will have experienced squads and largest financial resources.
I don't know much about Philadelphia and Chesapeake but New England Mutiny and Aztec are pretty well managed clubs and could surprise the big 3.

FC Indiana joins WPSL Elite League

20 FEBRUARY, 2012 - FC Indiana announces the club's acceptance to the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) Elite League. The WPSL Elite League is the highest level of women's soccer in America and in addition to FC Indiana, consists of WNY Flash, Boston Breakers, Chicago Red Stars, Massachusets Aztec, Chesapeake Charge, Philadelphia Fever, and New England Mutiny.
"I am pleased to have FC Indiana compete in the inaugural WPSL Elite League 2012 ," said FC Indiana GM/Head Coach Shek Borkowski.
FC Indiana will play home matches at Legacy Sports Center in Lafayette and at Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. The team is scheduled to kick off its WPSL Elite season in May, and will hold a press conference to introduce the team and coaching staff to the community on Monday, April 30. 

Former midfielder wins the FIFA Women's World Cup
 

20 JULY, 2011 - Mizuho Sakaguchi who starred in midfield for FC Indiana, scored Japan’s third penalty kick as Japan beat the US on penalty kicks to win the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Sakaguchi, who started for her country in all six Women’s World Cup, played for FC Indiana during the 2009 season. She helped the club to a 14-2-1 overall record and had 3 assists in FC Indiana’s 3-2 win over the Chicago Red Stars and 1 assist in FC Indiana 2-1 loss to WPS champions Sky Blue FC.
In total, four nations (Mexico, Japan, Canada, New Zealand) have included eight former FC Indiana players on their FIFA Women’s World Cup rosters but there was disappointment
for Lisa-Marie Woods when she was left out of Norway's final squad because of injuries.

Nine former players named to World Cup rosters
 
10 JUNE, 2011 - Indiana may not have a reputation as a hotbed of international soccer, but FC Indiana coach Shek Borkowski might beg to differ as nine former FC Indiana soccer players have earned spots on six women’s national team squads for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, scheduled for June 26 to July 17 in Germany. Pamela Tajonar, Lupita Worbis, Monica Ocampo (all Mexico), Ria Percival (New Zealand), Lisa-Marie Woods (Norway), Marie-Eve Nault, Kelly Parker, Robin Gayle (all Canada) and Mizuho Sakaguchi (Japan), were named to their respective countries 21-member rosters.