FCI Women's Press Conference, May 19
May 13, 2008
FCI women’s soccer team is going to release the first official press conference toward the W-League Season 2008. It will be held at the Lafayette Sports Center on Monday, May 19th at 11:00 AM. Refreshments will be provided.
Date: May 19 (Mon) Time: 11:00AM Place: Lafayette Sports Center
FC Indiana 1, Indiana University 1
April 12, 2008
FC Indiana coach Shek Borkowski says his strikers need to find the killer instinct after squandering chances in Saturday’s 1-1 tie with Indiana University.
"We created good chances, which at this level we really need to capitalize on," he said after the match in Indianapolis.
“IU has a gritty, combatitive team and made it difficult for us,” continued Borkowski
The match was a last warm-up ahead of FC Indiana’s FCI PDA International Cup against Nigeria WNT, Canada U20 WNT and Mexico WNT.
FCI – Luckenbill (Mason 46’), Nault, Jeffers, Moore, Luik, Leyva, Mosebo (O’Rourke 60'), Percival, Sesselmann, Laue (Gaylor 75'), Kane (Phewa 46')
SHOTS: FCI 16, IU 3
SAVES: FCI 2, IU 6
CORNERS: FCI 7, IU 2
FC Indiana 0, Tampa Bay Hellenic 0
March 31, 2008
 FC Indiana suffered frustration at the hands of determined Tampa Bay Hellenic as the FCI were held in Tampa despite out-shooting their opponents.
Tampa Bay goalkeeper kept FC Indiana at bay with a spectacular save from Lauren Sesselmann in the 19th minute and a vital 34th minute block from Veronica Phewa.
“I am happy with our performance,” said FC Indiana boss Shek Borkowski. “My players did everything we asked of them and their goalkeeper made two very good saves.”
FCI: Mason – Shaner, Nault, Moore (Jeffers 60’), Percival, Mosebo, Leyva (Milyak 50’), Sesselmann, Phewa (Kane 46’)
SHOTS: FCI 19, TBH 2
SAVES: FCI 0, TBH 9
CORNERS: FCI 9, TBH 1
FC Indiana 6, University of South Florida 0
March 28, 2008
 FC Indiana women’s team defeated University of South Florida 6-0 in an exhibition game in Tampa, Florida Friday night.
Veronica Phewa led all scorers with 2 goals and Kelly Parker added 1 goal and 2 assists.
“There’s still a lot for us to work on,” coach Shek Borkowski said. “We did a poor job of finishing our chances today and our fitness level must improve.”
Goalkeeper Lauren Mason held the USF scoreless, while making one save.
FC Indiana improved to 3-0 in exhibition games and will return to action next Monday with a match against the Tampa Bay Hellenic in Tampa.
FCI: Mason - Nault, Jeffers (Jijana 46’), Shaner (Havrilesko 46’), Leyva (Milyak 46’), Mosebo (O’Rourke 46’), Luik, Percival, Parker, Phewa (Moore 70’), Kane (Sesselmann 46’)
GOALS
3’ - Mosebo
15’ - Phewa (Kane)
22’ - Kane (Parker)
44’ - Phewa (Parker)
50’ - Sesselmann
64’ - Parker (Luik)
SHOTS: FCI 21, USF 2
SAVES: FCI 1, USF 9
FOULS: FCI 15, USF 9
CORNERS: FCI 3, USF 3
FC Indiana 3, Purdue University 0
March 21, 2008
 FC Indiana women’s team defeated Purdue University in an exhibition game Thursday night. Veronica Phewa scored twice and Laura Kane added one goal as FC Indiana beat host Purdue 3-0 in their first pre-season game at Mollenkopf Athletic Center on the campus of Purdue.
FC Indiana never looked fully in synch and coach Shek Borkowski admitted his side were not at their best, "We should have made more of our possession and chances. We lacked sharpness, were wasteful in the box and made life difficult for ourselves"
He continued: "Some first game lack of fluidity showed, but the most important part of it was that we defended well. The back four were quick to advance on to their opponents, and that made a big difference."
FC Indiana: Mason (Luckenbill 46th) - Shaner, Jeffers, Moore (Havrilesko 46th), Leyva, Luik, Jijana (46th Hamel), Mosebo (Percival 46th), Sesselmann (Laue 46th), Phewa, Kane (Gaylor 46th)
GOALS
18’ - Kane (Luik)
27’ - Phewa (Sesselmann)
65’ - Phewa (Laue)
SHOTS: FCI 16, Purdue 2
SAVES: FCI 1, Purdue 11
CORNERS: FCI 9, Purdue 1
FCI TV: Highlights and post game interviews
Footie Chick is new training kit supplier for FC Indiana
March 10, 2008
FC Indiana and the UK Sportswear Company Footie Chick have announced an agreement commencing March 2008. Under the agreement, Footie Chick will become the official supplier of all training and street wear apparel and equipment to FC Indiana women’s team.
“We are happy and look forward to working together with our new partner Footie Chick and believe that this relationship will help to strengthen the FC Indiana brand,” Executive Director Anton Maksimov commented to fcindiana.com.
FC Indiana link up with Umbro
February 11, 2008
FC Indiana have confirmed that they have agreed their kit deal with Umbro for the 2008 season.
The British sportswear manufacturer will be the club's official supplier of playing kits for the upcoming W-League campaign.
FC Indiana now join Umbro's impressive list of clubs which includes Everton, Wigan, Glasgow Rangers, Blackburn, Hearts, West Bromwich Albion, Birmingham City, West Ham, Hull City, Nottingham Forest and Sunderland.
Umbro are also kit manufacturers for the national teams of England, Sweden, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Norway.
Borkowski eyes international players
December 21, 2007
 Shek Borkowski has admitted he will be looking to ’increase the quality’ of his squad before the beginning of pre-season in February 2008 and is targeting four new signings before the start of next season in his quest to bring trophies to the club.
“We’ll have to be very careful. We want to sign someone who can come in and will make this team better," said Borkowski. "It will be really important for us to get experienced international players in."
"The quality I know is here, but I still think there are areas we can improve. We have a talented group of players but I want to strengthen that to see how far we can go this season."
Reports have linked FC Indiana with moves for an unnamed Brazilian midfielder and a Canadian defender.
However, while Borkowski admits he is looking to improve his squad, the FC Indiana coach is keeping his cards close to his chest.
"We are certainly looking to try and increase the quality within the squad," Borkowski, who is 50-7-3 with the club, told fcindiana.com. "I think the players appreciate that as well. Every player worth their salt in at this level likes to see the squad getting good players in and making not only the club better, but making them better players also."
FC Indiana sign Nigeria World Cup midfielder
December 15, 2007
 FC Indiana announced their new international addition for the 2008 season with the signing of Ifeanyi Chiejine of Nigeria.
Chiejine, stars for the Nigeria National Team and although only 24 years old is an international veteran as she took part in three World Cups (1999, 2003, 2007) and the 2000 Olympics. A central midfielder, the 5’6” Chiejine has 15 goals in 61 matches for Nigeria.
"Ifeanyi is a good addition for us as we targeted to strengthen our midfield from last season and with her we’ve definitely done that," said FC Indiana Head Coach Shek Borkowski. "She will provide us with experience and steel in midfield."
FC Indiana re-sign Mexico's Leyva and Ocampo
October 15, 2007
 FC Indiana announced the re-signing of Mexico internationals Fatima Leyva and Monica Ocampo.
Leyva, 27, will join FC Indiana for her 4th season after scoring 6 goals and adding 7 assists in 2007.
"Fatima has always been a priority for us, her leadership and composure are key to our success," stated Borkowski.
Ocampo, a 20-year old forward, was one of twenty finalists in contention for the title of FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year 2006. She has represented Mexico 45 times, scoring 31 goals and is widely recognized in her country as heir apparent to Maribel Dominguez.
“Ocampo is a good addition to our 2008 squad,” said FC Indiana coach Shek Borkowski. “Her goal scoring rate at the international level is excellent.”
In 2007, Ocampo scored 12 goals and assisted on 6 in 11 matches for FC Indiana.
End of season review
September 1, 2007
 Premier League
Ever since winning the league in 2005 the club have been pining for this trophy, it’s the one they would like to win more than any. They had not won the won a league title in 2006, but this season the ladies excelled. The club added new players to the squad such goalkeeper Kristin Luckenbill who has performed excellently during the playoffs, Lisa Grubb who scored key goals in the second part of the season, Lauren Sesselmann who provided physical presence up front and the ever elusive Maria Ruiz whose raids on the right flank gave opponents fits throughout the campaign. Another reason for FC Indiana’s success this season has been their continued great form at home. In four years, the club has never lost at home (20 wins and 2 ties).
The ladies went 7-1 during regular season. The icing was put on the cake in the WPSL final with a professional 3-0 win over New England Mutiny at Pepin-Rood Stadium in Tampa with Maria Ruiz and Lisa Grubb running rampant. Champions again!
US Open Cup
The club played well in the cup facing quality opponents in every round and managing to beat them all. FC Indiana beat Carmel United, River Cities FC, Chicago Sockers and Dallas Sting on the way to the final before losing 2-1 to Ajax America in in the Open Cup final in Seattle, WA.
International success
After beating Australia, Trinidad and Tobago (twice) and Mexico during the last 3 years, FC Indiana continued its international success by defeating World Cup finalists New Zealand 1-0 at Kuntz Stadium. In five matches FC Indiana outscored their international foes 15-1, all at home.
Overall record: 16-2-0
Goals: 83-7
Player’s Player of the Season: Elisabetta Tona
WPSL Final Four MVP: Maria Ruiz
Top Scorer: Monica Ocampo
FC Indiana 1, New Zealand WNT 0
August 15, 2007
 Lisa Grubb scored her ninth goal of the season in the 50th minute as FC Indiana defeated New Zealand WNT 1-0 in an international friendly at Kuntz Stadium in Indianapolis. The victory raised FC Indiana’s season record to 16-2.
FC Indiana had the better of the play throughout with a 16-2 advantage in shots. Kristin Luckenbill had to make two saves as she recorded her fourth solo shutout of the season.
FC Indiana dominated the first half outshooting the Kiwis by a 7-1 margin. FC Indiana started early as Maria Ruiz’s effort off a cross from Elena Terekhova was tipped over by New Zealand keeper Jenny Bindon in the fifth minute. Monica Ocampo followed with a shot just left following a nice combination with Julianne Sitch and Maria Ruiz three minutes later.
In the second half FC Indiana continued to press and create opportunities but substitute goalkeeper Rachel Howard did her best to keep her team in the game with a number of strong saves. After Ruiz rolled a great chance across the goal from a sharp angle in the 47th minute, Howard dove to deny Lauren Sesselamnn one minute later.
Grubb opened the scoring in the 50th minute off a nice feed from Ruiz, who took a pass from Sesselmann before clipping a ball behind the New Zealand defence which Lisa Grubb watched over her shoulder and then volleyed first time into the top corner of Rachel Howard’s net. Howard kept FC Indiana off the board the rest of the opening half with nice saves on three occasions. In the 58th minute, Howard parried wide a blast from Jessy Havrilesko. She also made a nice diving stop on Sesselmann in the 66th minute and followed that with a 1v1 save on Maria Ruiz less than two minutes later.
In the 81st minute, Howard made a fantastic stop on Ruiz’s blast from 8-yards out before New Zealand captain Rebecca Smith blocked Grubb’s rebound on the goalline.
New Zealand did create their best chance in the 80th minute when Zoe Thompson close range shot beat Luckenbill but was kept out by Jessy Havrilesko.
"We played well and created quality chances but were wasteful in front of the net," said coach Shek Borkowski. The win improved FC Indiana record in international matches to 5-0-0, including wins over Australia, Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico and New Zealand.
LINEUPS
New Zealand: Jenny Bindon (GK / Rachel Howard 46), Ria Percival, Abby Erceg, Maia Jackman (Hannah Bromley 46), Marlies Oostdam (Emily McColl 37 / Annalie Longo 63), Emma Humphries (Michele Clarke 37 / Merissa Smith 63), Priscilla Duncan (Rebecca Sowden 46), Rebecca Smith (captain), Hayley Morwood (Katie Hoyle 46), Ali Riley (Zoe Thompson 46), Rebecca Tegg (Wendi Henderson 23 / Michele Clarke 80).
Cautions: None
FC Indiana: Kristin Luckenbill (GK), Jessy Havrilesko, Aivi Luik, Corie Moore, Elena Terekhova, Julianne Sitch, Fatima Leyva (captain), Monica Ocampo (Brooke O’Hanley 46), Lauren Sesselmann, Maria Ruiz, Lisa Grubb,
Subsitutes not used: Elena Danilova, Christie Shaner, Ro Hernadez.
Cautions: None
GOALS
FCI: Grubb (Ruiz) 50th minute
SAVES
FCI: Luckenbill 2; NZ: Bindon 14
SHOTS
FCI: 16, NZ: 2
ATTENDANCE: 742
FC Indiana players honored
WOMEN
FC Indiana forward Maria Ruiz was named WSPL Final Four Most Valuable Player and Elenda Terekhova Fatima Leyva and Elisabetta Tona were named to All-WPSL Tournament Team.
2007 ALL-WPSL FINAL FOUR TOURNAMENT TEAM: GK Stephanie Labbe (New England); D Brooke O'Hanley (Ajax America), D Elisabetta Tona (F.C. Indiana), D Karyn Riviere (New England Mutiny), D Paulina McIntosh (Tampa Bay Elite); M Maria Ruiz (F.C. Indiana), M Fatima Leyva (F.C. Indiana), M Elena Terekhova (F.C. Indiana), M Lauren Molinaro (New England Mutiny); F Lindsay Brauer (Tampa Bay Elite), F Kandace Wilson (Ajax America).
2007 FINAL FOUR MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Maria Ruiz (F.C. Indiana).
National Champions!
FC Indiana 3, New England 0
 FC Indiana women win their second Women’s Premier Soccer League national championship Sunday, beating New England Mutiny 3-0 on goals by Maria Ruiz, Lisa Grubb and an own goal by the Mutiny. The East division champion New England entered the tournament unbeaten.
"We knew we would face a very tough, battle-proven opponent and we needed to combat that," coach Shek Borkowski said. "We deserved to win the game, we stayed focused and didn’t make any errors."
Maria Ruiz scored on a header in the 43rd minute. Ruiz beat goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe to a long cross from Fatima Leyva and headed a shot from ten yards out just inside the right post. "I saw that the goalkeeper wasn’t going to get there, and I knew I could beat her to the ball," said Ruiz. "I just went for it and got it."
An own goal by Mutiny in the 63rd minute made it 2-0, and Lisa Grubb scored in the 81st minute to make the final score 3-0. FC Indiana improved their record to 13-1. New England ended the year at 10-1-3.
"I think our entire defense played a fantastic game and the team effort was there," Borkowski said.
FC INDIANA: Luckenbill, Tona, Moore, Havrilesko, Leyva, Luik, Baeza, Terekhova, Sesselmann, Grubb, Ruiz. SUBS: Yoder, Hernandez, Kondratko
NEW ENGLAND: Labbe, Diakun, Kozy, Molinaro, Monroe, Neschke, Nunes, Riviere, Schnur, Shaw, O’Grady. SUBS: Clark, Maurer, Gundling, Wise
FC Indiana outshot New England 6-1 for the game. New England out-fouled FC Indiana 20-9.
Shots on goal: FCI 9, NEM 3
Fouls: FCI 9, NEM 20
Corners: FCI 4, NEM 4
Attendance: 619
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