INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Eleven announced on Thursday it had signed 2024 USL League One Defender of the Year Bruno Rendón ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval, and per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed.

In addition to his Defender of the Year honor, the Cuban was voted to the League One All-League First Team, leading the league with 169 duels won and helping Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC to a club-record top-two finish. The 24-year-old also tied for the team lead with six goals in the regular season, two assists, 88 recoveries, 75 aerial duels won, 47 completed long passes, 35 clearances, 29 tackles won, 28 fouls won, 26 dribbles completed, 22 chances created, 16 shots on target, and 14 interceptions.

Rendón also featured prominently as Northern Colorado claimed the inaugural USL Jägermeister Cup, scoring nine goals in eight appearances across the group and knockout stage. He scored in the Hailstorm’s Semifinal victory against Union Omaha and in the Final against Forward Madison FC as the side took victory in a penalty shootout.

“What he’s done this year and how much his game has evolved over the last two seasons has been nothing short of sensational,” said Hailstorm Head Coach Eamon Zayed, a former standout for the Boys in Blue. “If he can continue to develop, stay humble, and work hard, who knows how far he can go in the game.”

Rendón had previously earned 2023 League One All-League Second Team honors for Northern Colorado with five goals and three assists in 26 appearances.