Max Suttner
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Max Suttner is a 2009 attacker from Indy Eleven MLS Next Academy. He has a 4.2 GPA while taking all honor/Advanced Placement classes. He graduates in the year of 2027. Max is a natural winger who thrives on both flanks. Whether playing on the left or right, he brings pace, precision, and creativity to the attack. His ability to beat defenders 1v1, deliver accurate crosses, and contribute to the team’s pressing system makes him a standout presence on the pitch. Playing with the U17 squad, Max has 4 goals and 5 assists going into the spring as a starting winger, that has positioned the team first in the league and qualified for MLS Next Flex group stage in April.
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BIO DATA
GPA//
4.21
Height//
5'8
Weight//
145 lbs
Birth Year//
2009
Grad Year//
2027-Bloomington High School South
Team//
Indy Eleven Pro Academy
Position//
Left/Right Winger
Center Attacking Mid
Jersey Number//
33
Journey
Max was born on May 30th 2009 to a soccer-driven family, with both parents having played NCAA Division I soccer. He began playing at age 4 with the Bloomington Cutters local league and quickly progressed to the club’s travel team. During his time with Cutters SC, Max helped his team win the U12 Challenge Cup.
His standout performances earned him two seasons with Indiana ODP, where he was selected for the State Team, All-Star Game, Regional Pool, and ultimately the Regional Team.
In his U14 year, Max signed a part-time development deal with the Indy Eleven Pro Academy to balance academics and elite competition. That same year, he was named MVP at the Indiana University Soccer Camp while competing in an older age bracket.
By U15, Max joined Indy Eleven full-time and emerged as the leading goal scorer on the U15 squad. He also gained experience with the U16 and U19 teams, showcasing his versatility and readiness for higher levels of play.
Max participated in MLS NEXT Flex with the U16 team during his U15 season and is now a starting forward for the U16 squad. The team won the USL Academy Cup and secured qualification for the 2025 MLS NEXT Playoffs in June.
Currently, Max is a starting winger for the U17 Indy Eleven Pro Academy, who is first in the Midwest Division for MLS NEXT Flex. The team has already secured a spot in MLS NEXT Flex group stage in April.
