SSM is pleased to announce that German born goalkeeper Kristian Nicht has received his US Green Card.  The 33 year-old netminder will no longer occupy an international slot and allows him to live in the United States permanently.  

"I am extremly happy and proud of Kristian for achieving this important step in his life," remarks SSM's President Justin B. Stone. "This was several years in the making and something he wanted to accomplish from the first time we spoke prior to his signing with Rochester. I would like to thank Indy Eleven and Pabian Law for their efforts in initiating and finalizing the process.   

Nicht was Indy Eleven's first signing and finished his second season with a winning record, despite missing several weeks and games on two different stints with the Montreal Impact, including playing in the CONCACAF Champions League Final.

"It means a lot to me to be an American resident now, and I am thrilled to be able to live and work here int he U.S. for as long as I please," said Nicht.  While there are many people that helped during this process, I would like to single out my agent, Justin Stone; Keith Pabian, my immigration lawyer; and Peter Wilt, Juergen Sommer and Tim Regan at Indy Eleven. This is defintely not a process you go through alone, and I could not have done it without their support."

Nicht's future remains uncertain as Indy Eleven holds a club-only option foor the 2016 season. Check out Kristian's 2015 Highlights below!