Indianapolis Braves
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Indianapolis Braves were an American soccer team, the men's professional team of the Indianapolis-based soccer organization, FC Pride, which competed in the National Premier Soccer League
(NPSL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
, for just one season, in 2007.
They played their home games at the Lawrence Soccer Complex in the city of Lawrence, Indiana
, 12 miles (19.3 km) north-east of downtown Indianapolis
.
Their playing squad included defender Eric Descombes, a current full international player for Mauritania
who played in both of that country's 2006 FIFA World Cup
qualifying games against Zimbabwe in 2003, and former professionals John Swann and Moussa Dagnogo
.
National Premier Soccer League
The National Premier Soccer League is a United States soccer league recognized by the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA as a Division IV league...
(NPSL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
American Soccer Pyramid
The United States soccer pyramid is a term used in soccer to describe the structure of the league system in the United States. The country's governing body for the sport, the United States Soccer Federation , oversees the system but does not operate any of its component leagues—with one temporary...
, for just one season, in 2007.
They played their home games at the Lawrence Soccer Complex in the city of Lawrence, Indiana
Lawrence, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 38,915 people, 14,853 households, and 10,337 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,937.8 people per square mile . There were 16,292 housing units at an average density of 811.3 per square mile...
, 12 miles (19.3 km) north-east of downtown Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
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Their playing squad included defender Eric Descombes, a current full international player for Mauritania
Mauritania national football team
The Mauritania national football team, nicknamed Mourabitounes, is the national team of Mauritania and is controlled by the Fédération de Foot-Ball de la Républic Islamique de Mauritanie and is a member of CAF. They have not qualified for the FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations...
who played in both of that country's 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
qualifying games against Zimbabwe in 2003, and former professionals John Swann and Moussa Dagnogo
Moussa Dagnogo
Moussa Dagnogo is a former French footballer who formerly worked as Head Coach of Carmel United Soccer Club. He is currently coaching premier players at Jacksonville Youth Soccer Club.-Coaching career:...
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Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | NPSL | 4th, Midwest | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |