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Soccer in Indianapolis
Hoosiers have a history of soccer dominance. The Indiana University men's soccer team is one of the most successful in NCAA history, having won six NCAA National Championships - including three back-to-back wins.
Indiana Youth Soccer proudly calls 60,000 young players its own - with 8,000 coaches, 3,800 referees and thousands of volunteers.
DaMarcus Beasley, a native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has played as a midfielder for the Chicago Fire as well as multiple international teams and the USMNT. He most recently appeared with the Rangers in the Scottish Cup.
Indianapolis also is home to FC Indiana of the NPSL.
About Lucas Oil Stadium
Completed in 2008, Lucas Oil Stadium is located in Indianapolis.
With a seating capacity of 64,200, the stadium has played host to the Indianapolis Colts (NFL) since 2008.
In addition, the stadium is scheduled to be the site of the 2010 and 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four, the 2011 and 2016 Women's Basketball Final Four and the Super Bowl XLVI (2012).
The stadium is served by the IndyGo bus route.
About Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis bustles with world-class attractions, performing arts, abundant shopping, professional and elite amateur sports and eclectic cultural districts, all wrapped in a package of unmatched connectivity, compactness and convenience.
By 2011, downtown's skywalk system will link 12 hotels, more than 4,700 rooms, Circle Centre shopping mall, the Indiana Convention Center and the new (opened in 2008) 63,000-seat Lucas Oil Stadium, home to the NFL Indianapolis Colts.
More than 200 restaurants, 50 major attractions and major venues - including Conseco Fieldhouse, home to the NBA Indiana Pacers - are within walking distance.
Although the 13th largest city in the country, it is virtually effortless to get to and around Indianapolis.
The new Indianapolis International Airport (also opened in 2008) is just 15 minutes from the downtown hotel core and an efficient highway system easily whisks travelers to and from suburban destinations.
White River State Park and the Central Canal - an enchanting waterway that extends a mile-and-a-half through the city's heart - comprise one of six Cultural Districts, each with its own unique style and blend of arts, entertainment, restaurants and attractions.
