INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Eleven announced on Monday the club had re-signed both Brad Ring and Ben Speas for the club’s first season in the USL, pending league and federation approval, with Ring set for his fifth season at the club and Speas his second.
 
“I’m very happy to announce the signing of Brad Ring and Ben Speas,” said Indy Head Coach Martin Rennie said. “Brad’s quality play on the pitch and his leadership in the locker room can help us quickly build a unified squad with so many new faces. Ben has a creative flair in his middle attacking role that I first observed coaching him years ago and I believe will be further enhanced with the new set of players he’s surrounded with.”

Ring has made 91 league appearances since being part of Indy’s inaugural squad in 2014, and last season made a career-high 29 appearances that saw the midfielder continue to raise his level for the club. Ring recorded a 91 percent passing accuracy rate in the defensive half, a 70 percent passing accuracy rate in the attacking half and finished with one goal and one goal assist.

“I’m excited to be included in the next chapter of Indy Eleven under Coach Rennie and I know our fans will love the new dynamic style of play he plans to implement,” said Ring. 

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A former player for Columbus Crew SC, Speas appeared in 27 matches in his first season with Indy as he recorded four goals and five assists. The 27-year-old also spent one season with Minnesota United FC prior to joining Indy.

“It’s a thrill to be playing in front of the best soccer fans in North America and at a first-class new venue,” said Speas.