FC Indiana Press Release - www.fcindiana.com
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — FC Indiana coach, Shek Borkowski confirmed his interest in Kopparbergs/Goteborg and Norway midfielder Ingvild Stensland after confirming that he is looking to sign a central midfielder who boasts "experience" to bolster his squad.
"I am looking for a player with experience, and Ingvild Stensland is one of the players we follow," said Borkowski. However, he stated that FC Indiana is reluctant to meet Kopparbergs/Goteborg's $75,000 transfer valuation.
Borkowski, speaking from Indianapolis, suggested the price tag may prompt him to drop his interest in the Norwegian. Yet Stensland remains an option Borkowski continues to explore along with the Brazil international Formiga.
This marks a very busy month for FC Indiana following the W-League Championship game on August 2. The Lionesses have already re-signed Spanish striker Laura Del Rio and Mexican midfielder Fatima Leyva for the 2009 season. The club said that "the pair have put pen to paper on permanent contracts with the club. All other aspects will remain confidential and undisclosed."
The deals represent a big coup for the club as both played key roles for FC Indiana where they reached the W-League final and won the USASA Open Cup.
Del Rio, 26, is one of the most talented strikers in the world. She began her career with Spanish club Levante, making her debut at the age of 17. She has made 30 appearances for Spain WNT scoring 12 goals, has won 3 league titles and 6 cup titles in her career. She has scored 156 goals in all competitions in nine seasons. This season, Del Rio was FC Indiana’s top scorer with 15 goals and 13 assists.
Leyva, 28, is a highly rated midfielder who adds a touch of class to FC Indiana’s attacking play. She joined FC Indiana in 2005, and helped the club to two league and two cup titles in four seasons. She has played 45 times for Mexico, scoring four goals.
FC Indiana also previously announced they had re-signed Monica Ocampo, the Mexico international forward.
