Indy Eleven Falls 1-2 in Preseason Action vs. Louisville City FC
Defender Greg Janicki Equalizes with First Goal of Preseason in Chippy Affair Â
INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, March 21, 2015) – Veteran defender Greg Janicki tallied in the 57th minute, but loads of complimenting chances and possession came up short as Indy Eleven fell 2-1 to USL outfit Louisville City FC in a preseason match Saturday afternoon at the University of Indianapolis.
Indy Eleven nearly jumped ahead in the fourth minute when forward Charlie Rugg received a misplayed ball from Louisville ‘keeper Scott Goodwin that found the forward with an open look at goal from 35 yards out. Playing in his first match since being loaned back to the club from the LA Galaxy, Rugg took a small touch before his long-range effort sailed wide right of the Louisville goal.
Indy knocked on the door eleven minutes later when forward Wojciech Wojcik picked up a bouncing ball at the top of the box before his mid-air volley forced a point-blank save from Goodwin.
The home side continued to poor on the pressure in the 19th minute when a clever combination on the right between Marco Franco and Don Smart saw Franco earn a free kick just inches off the end line. Winger Victor Pineda’s ensuing take picked out the head of Wojcik, who nodded his effort just over the bar at the far post.
Just before the half hour mark, Sergio Pena served a beautiful ball from the center circle into the right corner for Smart. The Jamaican winger cut back and served a ball for Wojcik, who saw his one-time effort blaze just wide of the right post.
After the halftime break, Indy Eleven continued to look for the go-ahead goal. In the 48th minute, Pena served a dangerous free kick into the area for Wojcik at the right post before the powerful forward flicked on a header for Indy Eleven debutant Brian Brown, but his nodded effort to the far post was just a bit too heavy.
Though Indy Eleven dominated in possession and chances, Louisville would find the first goal of the match off a misplay at the back after Greg Janicki’s square pass for Kristian Nicht saw the goalkeeper’s clearance go straight into the path of Niall McCabe. The Louisville midfielder pounced on the opportunity and, with Nicht off his line, buried his 40-yard effort in the 53rd minute.
It took the hosts only four minutes to respond, as a Pineda free kick found Janicki rising above the rest at the near post. The veteran center back nodded his effort down and past Goodwin to take the score to 1-1.
One minute later, Pineda found space 25 yards from goal and hit a knuckling ball that Goodwin spilled and claimed just before Wojcik could clean up on the door step.
Louisville City re-took the lead in the 64th minute when a corner from Charlie Adams picked out the head of Conor Shanosky, forcing a diving stop from Nicht. But the rebound couldn’t be cleared and was cleaned up by Matt Fondy on the goal line to take the score to 2-1.
Looking again for another equalizer, Wojcik found room to work before taking a crack from 30 yards out that trailed just wide of Goodwin’s post in the 81st.
Into second half stoppage time, Jaime Frias made his way down the left flank before cutting back for Brown, but the Jamaican striker trailed his effort just wide of the right post on the final kick of the match.
Indy Eleven will finish up its preseason slate a week from today on Saturday, March 28, when it welcomes the Bradley Braves to the Circle City for another closed-door affair. Due to facility restrictions, Indy Eleven’s preseason games will be closed to the public, however, fans will be able to follow game action throughout the spring live via the team’s @IndyElevenLive Twitter feed.
Media members looking for details on the location and timing of next Saturday’s exhibition against Bradley are asked to contact the Indy Eleven Communications Department via email at media@https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven for more information.
Just 14 days remain until Indy Eleven’s 2015 NASL Spring Season opener in Atlanta on April 4, followed a week later by the team’s home opener at Carroll Stadium on Saturday, April 11, against the New York Cosmos, featuring the NASL debut of legendary Spanish striker Raul.  Limited amounts of full season and partial season ticket packages remain, while single game tickets are also now available, starting at just $10. For full ticket information, visit www.www.indyeleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100.
For Indy Eleven’s full 2015 NASL regular season schedule, visit https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/schedule, or click here to download a PDF version.
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Preseason Exhibition
Indy Eleven 1 : 2 Louisville City FC (USL)
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Scoring Summary
LOU – Niall McCabe (unassisted) 53’
IND – Greg Janicki (Victor Pineda) 57’
LOU – Matt Fondy (unassisted) 64’
Misconduct Summary
LOU – Juan Guzman (caution) 21’
IND – Sergio Pena (caution) 34’
LOU – Charlie Adams (caution) 36’
LOU – Adam West (caution) 42’
IND – Marco Franco (caution) 43’
IND – Wojciech Wojcik (caution) 66’
Indy Eleven Line-up (4-1-3-2): Kristian Nicht (Jon Dawson 65’); Marco Franco, Greg Janicki, Erick Norales (Cory Miller 60’), Jaime Frias; Sergio Pena (Brad Ring 65’); Don Smart (Judson McKinney 75’), Dylan Mares (Kleberson 75’), Victor Pineda (Kyle Hyland 75’); Charlie Rugg (Brian Brown 46’), Wojciech Wojcik
Louisville City FC Starting Line-up: Scott Goodwin, Niall McCabe, Matt Fondy, Charlie Adams, Guy Abend, Tarek Morad, Adam West, Conor Shanosky, Magnus Ragnussmen, Juan Guzman, Bryan Burke
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2015 Indy Eleven Preseason Schedule/Results
Friday, March 6 at Indiana University (NCAA)
Indiana University 2 : 1 Indy Eleven (9-v-9 scrimmage)
*** Mellencamp Pavilion in Bloomington, IN
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Wednesday, March 11: at Saint Louis FC (USL)
Saint Louis FCÂ 0 : 2Â Indy Eleven
*** Saint Louis Soccer Park in Fenton, Mo.
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Sunday, March 15: vs. University of Dayton (NCAA)
Indy Eleven 1 : 1 Dayton Flyers
*** IUPUI’s Michael A. Carroll Stadium
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Saturday, March 21: vs. Louisville City FC (USL)
Indy Eleven 1 : 2  Louisville City FC
*** UIndy's Key Stadium
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Saturday, March 28: vs. Bradley University (NCAA)
Contact media@https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven for location and time details
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Indy Eleven Falls 1-2 in Preseason Action vs. Louisville City FC
Defender Greg Janicki Equalizes with First Goal of Preseason in Chippy Affair Â
INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, March 21, 2015) – Veteran defender Greg Janicki tallied in the 57th minute, but loads of complimenting chances and possession came up short as Indy Eleven fell 2-1 to USL outfit Louisville City FC in a preseason match Saturday afternoon at the University of Indianapolis.
Indy Eleven nearly jumped ahead in the fourth minute when forward Charlie Rugg received a misplayed ball from Louisville ‘keeper Scott Goodwin that found the forward with an open look at goal from 35 yards out. Playing in his first match since being loaned back to the club from the LA Galaxy, Rugg took a small touch before his long-range effort sailed wide right of the Louisville goal.
Indy knocked on the door eleven minutes later when forward Wojciech Wojcik picked up a bouncing ball at the top of the box before his mid-air volley forced a point-blank save from Goodwin.
The home side continued to poor on the pressure in the 19th minute when a clever combination on the right between Marco Franco and Don Smart saw Franco earn a free kick just inches off the end line. Winger Victor Pineda’s ensuing take picked out the head of Wojcik, who nodded his effort just over the bar at the far post.
Just before the half hour mark, Sergio Pena served a beautiful ball from the center circle into the right corner for Smart. The Jamaican winger cut back and served a ball for Wojcik, who saw his one-time effort blaze just wide of the right post.
After the halftime break, Indy Eleven continued to look for the go-ahead goal. In the 48th minute, Pena served a dangerous free kick into the area for Wojcik at the right post before the powerful forward flicked on a header for Indy Eleven debutant Brian Brown, but his nodded effort to the far post was just a bit too heavy.
Though Indy Eleven dominated in possession and chances, Louisville would find the first goal of the match off a misplay at the back after Greg Janicki’s square pass for Kristian Nicht saw the goalkeeper’s clearance go straight into the path of Niall McCabe. The Louisville midfielder pounced on the opportunity and, with Nicht off his line, buried his 40-yard effort in the 53rd minute.
It took the hosts only four minutes to respond, as a Pineda free kick found Janicki rising above the rest at the near post. The veteran center back nodded his effort down and past Goodwin to take the score to 1-1.
One minute later, Pineda found space 25 yards from goal and hit a knuckling ball that Goodwin spilled and claimed just before Wojcik could clean up on the door step.
Louisville City re-took the lead in the 64th minute when a corner from Charlie Adams picked out the head of Conor Shanosky, forcing a diving stop from Nicht. But the rebound couldn’t be cleared and was cleaned up by Matt Fondy on the goal line to take the score to 2-1.
Looking again for another equalizer, Wojcik found room to work before taking a crack from 30 yards out that trailed just wide of Goodwin’s post in the 81st.
Into second half stoppage time, Jaime Frias made his way down the left flank before cutting back for Brown, but the Jamaican striker trailed his effort just wide of the right post on the final kick of the match.
Indy Eleven will finish up its preseason slate a week from today on Saturday, March 28, when it welcomes the Bradley Braves to the Circle City for another closed-door affair. Due to facility restrictions, Indy Eleven’s preseason games will be closed to the public, however, fans will be able to follow game action throughout the spring live via the team’s @IndyElevenLive Twitter feed.
Media members looking for details on the location and timing of next Saturday’s exhibition against Bradley are asked to contact the Indy Eleven Communications Department via email at media@https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven for more information.
Just 14 days remain until Indy Eleven’s 2015 NASL Spring Season opener in Atlanta on April 4, followed a week later by the team’s home opener at Carroll Stadium on Saturday, April 11, against the New York Cosmos, featuring the NASL debut of legendary Spanish striker Raul.  Limited amounts of full season and partial season ticket packages remain, while single game tickets are also now available, starting at just $10. For full ticket information, visit www.www.indyeleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100.
For Indy Eleven’s full 2015 NASL regular season schedule, visit https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/schedule, or click here to download a PDF version.
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Preseason Exhibition
Indy Eleven 1 : 2 Louisville City FC (USL)
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Scoring Summary
LOU – Niall McCabe (unassisted) 53’
IND – Greg Janicki (Victor Pineda) 57’
LOU – Matt Fondy (unassisted) 64’
Misconduct Summary
LOU – Juan Guzman (caution) 21’
IND – Sergio Pena (caution) 34’
LOU – Charlie Adams (caution) 36’
LOU – Adam West (caution) 42’
IND – Marco Franco (caution) 43’
IND – Wojciech Wojcik (caution) 66’
Indy Eleven Line-up (4-1-3-2): Kristian Nicht (Jon Dawson 65’); Marco Franco, Greg Janicki, Erick Norales (Cory Miller 60’), Jaime Frias; Sergio Pena (Brad Ring 65’); Don Smart (Judson McKinney 75’), Dylan Mares (Kleberson 75’), Victor Pineda (Kyle Hyland 75’); Charlie Rugg (Brian Brown 46’), Wojciech Wojcik
Louisville City FC Starting Line-up: Scott Goodwin, Niall McCabe, Matt Fondy, Charlie Adams, Guy Abend, Tarek Morad, Adam West, Conor Shanosky, Magnus Ragnussmen, Juan Guzman, Bryan Burke
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2015 Indy Eleven Preseason Schedule/Results
Friday, March 6 at Indiana University (NCAA)
Indiana University 2 : 1 Indy Eleven (9-v-9 scrimmage)
*** Mellencamp Pavilion in Bloomington, IN
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Wednesday, March 11: at Saint Louis FC (USL)
Saint Louis FCÂ 0 : 2Â Indy Eleven
*** Saint Louis Soccer Park in Fenton, Mo.
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Sunday, March 15: vs. University of Dayton (NCAA)
Indy Eleven 1 : 1 Dayton Flyers
*** IUPUI’s Michael A. Carroll Stadium
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Saturday, March 21: vs. Louisville City FC (USL)
Indy Eleven 1 : 2  Louisville City FC
*** UIndy’s Key Stadium
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Saturday, March 28: vs. Bradley University (NCAA)
Contact media@https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven for location and time details
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