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Each week in 2020, we will give our three takeaways from the performance of Indiana's Team. This week's edition comes after Indy Eleven defeated Sporting Kansas City II 2-1 in Week 12.

 

From Pasher to Scorers

By: Jose Chavez

Speaking much to his scoring ability, all of Indy’s goals since August 8 have come exclusively from Tyler Pasher. In July, Pasher was voted the USL Championship Player of the Month. At nine goals, the 26-year-old is the second highest scorers in the Eastern Conference – one goal behind Charlotte Independence frontman and former Eleven striker Dane Kelly – and is a top contender for the 2020 Golden Boot honors heading into the final stretch of the season. Again, this just speaks to how fantastic Pasher has been this season.

With Pasher out for last Wednesday’s game and competition for a USL Championship Playoff berth heating up, Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie called upon the youthful striking duo of Nick Moon and Jeremy Rafanello to fill in for the team’s leading scorer vs. Sporting Kansas City II. Spoiler alert – they did not disappoint.

Moon’s opening goal in the 6th minute, spurred on by a beautifully lofted forward pass from Ayoze, was the first scored by someone other than Pasher in five games dating back to late-July. The 2019 USL League One All-League Second Team select also became the only person besides Pasher to find the back of the net multiple times on the season, scoring his first goal for Indiana’s Team in the dominating 4-1 victory vs. Hartford Athletic on July 29.

Moon’s goal had broken one 2020 milestone, but 20-year-old Rafanello doubled Indy’s lead in the 63rd minute when he scored his first professional goal since joining the team after participating in Indy Eleven’s open tryout in January. With two different strikers on the scoresheet and ten members of the squad finding the back of the net on the season, Indy continues to diversify its scoring portfolio.

Not only was last Wednesday the first time Indy Eleven scored more than once since July 29, it was also the first time Indiana’s Team scored multiple goals without one coming from Pasher in USL Championship play since October 16, 2019. With its stout defense, multiple goals are a recipe for success – Indy Eleven has not lost a game where it has scored 2+ goals since a 2-3 defeat at Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on September 22, 2018.

With the rest of the team now knowing that they can score in big matchups, this might be the push that Indy has needed to reinvigorate the attack we saw early in the season – and go a long way in securing one of the two available playoff spots for Group E.

 

Welcome Back to the Ayoze Fan Club

By: John Koluder

This meeting will now come to order … with 124 seconds of pure soccer zen.

Each week in 2020, we will give our three takeaways from the performance of Indiana’s Team. This week’s edition comes after Indy Eleven defeated Sporting Kansas City II 2-1 in Week 12.

 

From Pasher to Scorers

By: Jose Chavez

Speaking much to his scoring ability, all of Indy’s goals since August 8 have come exclusively from Tyler Pasher. In July, Pasher was voted the USL Championship Player of the Month. At nine goals, the 26-year-old is the second highest scorers in the Eastern Conference – one goal behind Charlotte Independence frontman and former Eleven striker Dane Kelly – and is a top contender for the 2020 Golden Boot honors heading into the final stretch of the season. Again, this just speaks to how fantastic Pasher has been this season.

With Pasher out for last Wednesday’s game and competition for a USL Championship Playoff berth heating up, Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie called upon the youthful striking duo of Nick Moon and Jeremy Rafanello to fill in for the team’s leading scorer vs. Sporting Kansas City II. Spoiler alert – they did not disappoint.

Moon’s opening goal in the 6th minute, spurred on by a beautifully lofted forward pass from Ayoze, was the first scored by someone other than Pasher in five games dating back to late-July. The 2019 USL League One All-League Second Team select also became the only person besides Pasher to find the back of the net multiple times on the season, scoring his first goal for Indiana’s Team in the dominating 4-1 victory vs. Hartford Athletic on July 29.

Moon’s goal had broken one 2020 milestone, but 20-year-old Rafanello doubled Indy’s lead in the 63rd minute when he scored his first professional goal since joining the team after participating in Indy Eleven’s open tryout in January. With two different strikers on the scoresheet and ten members of the squad finding the back of the net on the season, Indy continues to diversify its scoring portfolio.

Not only was last Wednesday the first time Indy Eleven scored more than once since July 29, it was also the first time Indiana’s Team scored multiple goals without one coming from Pasher in USL Championship play since October 16, 2019. With its stout defense, multiple goals are a recipe for success – Indy Eleven has not lost a game where it has scored 2+ goals since a 2-3 defeat at Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on September 22, 2018.

With the rest of the team now knowing that they can score in big matchups, this might be the push that Indy has needed to reinvigorate the attack we saw early in the season – and go a long way in securing one of the two available playoff spots for Group E.

 

Welcome Back to the Ayoze Fan Club

By: John Koluder

This meeting will now come to order … with 124 seconds of pure soccer zen.

You’ll note the usual cavalcade of dangerous services (from both set pieces and open play), swashbuckling dribbles, unapologetic shots from distance, lengthy switches dropped on a dime and veteran savvy to spare.

I know what you’re going to say … “He does this every game, right?” Well, yes, but perhaps it’s because it’s been nearly a month since he’s graced the pitch that I feel the need to put together a 2-minute-plus appreciation reel to recognize his contributions. If you thought Indiana’s Team played with a bit more, shall we say, verve, in its approach on Wednesday, the return of the diminutive yet mighty Spaniard is the main reason why.

My personal favorite moments:

• 0:00 … Firstly, Rakestraw drops the perfect intro line like he knew this was coming. Respect to the best in the biz.
• 0:03 … The assist on the opener, hitting Moon on the fly route down the left sideline.
• 0:31 … After showing initiative on the dribble, realizes he’s about to head into three defenders. Hits the brakes, turns to collects his thoughts, then breaks the SKC midfield line with a 30-yard looper to Moon. May or may not have nonchalantly whistled as he got back to his left flank.
• 0:42 … You’ll note this is the second time in the first 20 minutes he set up Rafanello with a ball to feet, allowing him to turn centrally and threaten goal. Instant chemistry.
• 0:48 … Sellin’ the contact harder than your neighborhood Century 21 realtor. Booking achieved.
• 1:02 … Was he trying to kick it as hard as he could at the SKC player, or clear it back to Newton to release pressure? Don’t know. And don’t care that he hit his teammate with it. He showed initiative, and that’s the lesson to learn here.
• 1:19 … The okey-doke “clearance wind-up into delicate chip” … so, so beautiful.
• 1:27 … Why did he feel the need to fire himself out of a cannon off the second half kick off to track down a mundane pass to the sideline? IT’S CALLED SETTING THE TONE. THAT’S WHY!!!
• 1:40 … Sees the space and knows he’s gonna take it … winds up the arms like he’s switching the field (remember kids, SELL IT!!!) … aaaand one touch to the left to brush past the defender, who can only give him the respectful “olé” to avoid fouling.

His stats on the night reflect some of what you just saw, including one assist, 83% passing accuracy, 7/11 duels won, a team-high five chances created, seven crosses (two completed, but still provided danger) and four fouls suffered (none conceded). But it’s the little things that make watching Ayoze alone worth the price of admission – and makes Indy a much more dangerous team, as they soak in his competitiveness, savviness and willingness to take positive risks.

Now that you’ve taken all that in, watch it again. You’re welcome.

Meeting adjourned.

 

Playing Head Games

By: Trey Higdon

Midfielder Drew Conner had an impressive showing last Wednesday when Sporting KC II came to town. The art of repetition is the key to success in most fields, including soccer, as SKC players were greeted by Conner in some way, shape or form at the start of nearly every attacking run, the former Chicago Fire homegrown’s head games continuously frustrating the visitors throughout the match.

Though repetition is one way to make your presence known, the mischief maker Conner put a stamp on his antics in the 26th minute with a cheeky fake out on Sporting’s Jake Davis to delay the restart of play:

You’ll note the usual cavalcade of dangerous services (from both set pieces and open play), swashbuckling dribbles, unapologetic shots from distance, lengthy switches dropped on a dime and veteran savvy to spare.

I know what you’re going to say … “He does this every game, right?” Well, yes, but perhaps it’s because it’s been nearly a month since he’s graced the pitch that I feel the need to put together a 2-minute-plus appreciation reel to recognize his contributions. If you thought Indiana’s Team played with a bit more, shall we say, verve, in its approach on Wednesday, the return of the diminutive yet mighty Spaniard is the main reason why.

My personal favorite moments:

• 0:00 … Firstly, Rakestraw drops the perfect intro line like he knew this was coming. Respect to the best in the biz.
• 0:03 … The assist on the opener, hitting Moon on the fly route down the left sideline.
• 0:31 … After showing initiative on the dribble, realizes he’s about to head into three defenders. Hits the brakes, turns to collects his thoughts, then breaks the SKC midfield line with a 30-yard looper to Moon. May or may not have nonchalantly whistled as he got back to his left flank.
• 0:42 … You’ll note this is the second time in the first 20 minutes he set up Rafanello with a ball to feet, allowing him to turn centrally and threaten goal. Instant chemistry.
• 0:48 … Sellin’ the contact harder than your neighborhood Century 21 realtor. Booking achieved.
• 1:02 … Was he trying to kick it as hard as he could at the SKC player, or clear it back to Newton to release pressure? Don’t know. And don’t care that he hit his teammate with it. He showed initiative, and that’s the lesson to learn here.
• 1:19 … The okey-doke “clearance wind-up into delicate chip” … so, so beautiful.
• 1:27 … Why did he feel the need to fire himself out of a cannon off the second half kick off to track down a mundane pass to the sideline? IT’S CALLED SETTING THE TONE. THAT’S WHY!!!
• 1:40 … Sees the space and knows he’s gonna take it … winds up the arms like he’s switching the field (remember kids, SELL IT!!!) … aaaand one touch to the left to brush past the defender, who can only give him the respectful “olé” to avoid fouling.

His stats on the night reflect some of what you just saw, including one assist, 83% passing accuracy, 7/11 duels won, a team-high five chances created, seven crosses (two completed, but still provided danger) and four fouls suffered (none conceded). But it’s the little things that make watching Ayoze alone worth the price of admission – and makes Indy a much more dangerous team, as they soak in his competitiveness, savviness and willingness to take positive risks.

Now that you’ve taken all that in, watch it again. You’re welcome.

Meeting adjourned.

 

Playing Head Games

By: Trey Higdon

Midfielder Drew Conner had an impressive showing last Wednesday when Sporting KC II came to town. The art of repetition is the key to success in most fields, including soccer, as SKC players were greeted by Conner in some way, shape or form at the start of nearly every attacking run, the former Chicago Fire homegrown’s head games continuously frustrating the visitors throughout the match.

Though repetition is one way to make your presence known, the mischief maker Conner put a stamp on his antics in the 26th minute with a cheeky fake out on Sporting’s Jake Davis to delay the restart of play:

Silliness aside, Conner’s on-field performance only added to Sporting’s headaches throughout the evening. Conner played the class clown in the best way possible, causing chaos and disrupting movement across the midfield – apparent by the bright green streak through the middle third on his heat map – ultimately resulting in the second-year signee entering 21 duels (11 won) during his 90-minute shift. Additionally, the 26-year-old tallied five tackles on the night, four of which were back-to-back slide tackles on two different players in both 45-minute stanzas:

Silliness aside, Conner’s on-field performance only added to Sporting’s headaches throughout the evening. Conner played the class clown in the best way possible, causing chaos and disrupting movement across the midfield – apparent by the bright green streak through the middle third on his heat map – ultimately resulting in the second-year signee entering 21 duels (11 won) during his 90-minute shift. Additionally, the 26-year-old tallied five tackles on the night, four of which were back-to-back slide tackles on two different players in both 45-minute stanzas:

With just four games remaining this season, including an important tilt against Louisville City FC, Conner’s brand of chaos will be a key component to Rennie’s lineup as Indy Eleven seeks to clinch a 2020 USL Championship Playoff berth. 

With just four games remaining this season, including an important tilt against Louisville City FC, Conner’s brand of chaos will be a key component to Rennie’s lineup as Indy Eleven seeks to clinch a 2020 USL Championship Playoff berth. 

2020 USL CHAMPIONSHIP REGULAR SEASON RECORDS  

Indy Eleven: 7W-4L-1D, 22 pts. (+6 GD), 2nd in Group E  
Louisville City FC: 7W-3L-2D, 23 pts. (+9 GD), 1st in Group E 

Indy Eleven will prepare to recapture first place when it battles visiting Louisville City FC this Wednesday evening at Lucas Oil Stadium, marking the fourth and final regular season meeting in the Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest (LIPAFC) series. Indy will look to continue its winning ways after collecting a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City II last week that put Indiana’s Team back atop Group E for a few days – a spot LCFC took back with a weekend win of its own over Saint Louis FC.

On the heels of a 3-1 loss to Louisville on Sept. 5, Indy’s win over SKCII last week provided a big morale boost, especially with it coming without the services of leading scorer Tyler Pasher. No other player outside the Canadian had scored in five games dating back to Aug. 1, but young forwards Nick Moon and Jeremy Rafanello stepped up to shoulder the attacking load and notched their second and first goals of the season, respectively, to secure the win. While its almost-league-record home undefeated and winning streaks were snapped earlier this summer, Indy still has an impressive home mark of 5W-2L-0D this season, an advantage it hopes will carry over against its rivals.

Louisville City FC has been one of the best teams – if not the best – in the USL Championship since the calendar flipped to August, putting the three-time defending Eastern Conference champs in prime position to take one of Group E’s two playoff spots up for grabs. LCFC improved its standing on that front thanks to a convincing 3-0 win over Saint Louis FC last Saturday, pushing its unbeaten streak to seven games (5W-0L-2D) in the process.

With four games remaining in the regular season for all four Group E sides, the hunt for one of the two available playoff spots is very much still on for every contestant. Louisville (23) and Indy (22) currently sit atop the standings, but Saint Louis (18) and SKCII (13) can still turn their season around and make a push to the postseason. Indy enters Week 13 with a “magic number” of nine points, meaning wins in three of its last four would secure extra soccer for Indiana’s Team.
 

LIPAFC SERIES HISTORY

Every year, fans of either side mark down the date when Indy and Louisville come together to do battle. This rivalry goes back to the 1800s, maybe, and has been a staple in Midwestern soccer for generations, probably.

But speaking in recent and relevant terms, Indy Eleven has struggled to get a foothold on its I-65 rivals. Since 2015, Indy has a record of 2W-6L-4D in the LIPAFC series, including a current nine-game winless streak. This year, Louisville has had the upper-hand, tallying a 2W-0L-1D record over its long-time foes.

The last meeting between the two concluded with a score of 3-1 in favor of the visiting Louisville City, a defeat that marked the first time in 40 USL regular season home contests at Lucas Oil Stadium in which Indy Eleven lost by multiple goals. Head Coach Martin Rennie called it “probably the worst loss we’ve had in this building,” so it bodes well that only 11 days’ time needs to pass in order for Indiana’s Team to push it out of its collective memory.
 

INDY ELEVEN PLAYER TO WATCH: MF DREW CONNER

Conner has been one of the resident ironmen for Indy Eleven this season, appearing in all 12 games this season and starting 10 of them. His 912 minutes are third most for an Indy field player – and his energetic, nard-nosed style have made him hard to miss during them.

Against SKCII, Conner was a disruption machine, his intensity making it difficult for the opposition all over the pitch and statistically manifesting itself in a borderline ridiculous 21 duels entered (11 won) on the evening. Not once, but twice in the contest Conner successfully challenged and made two slide tackles on two different opponents, capping off his first burst by playfully punking a SKC player with the ball to delay a restart. It was bravado, attitude and confidence in the style that only Conner could execute, and it helped propel his squad to a much needed three points.  

That type of intensity was what Indy lacked in the loss to LCFC two weekends ago, so you can expect Conner will come out the gates to set the tone and disrupt the red-hot Louisville attack in what is the most pivotal game of the shortened season to date. 
 

LOUISVILLE CITY FC PLAYER TO WATCH: DF SEAN TOTSCH

At what age does one reach “grizzled veteran status?” We can’t be positive, but Sean Totsch will test that boundary when he turns 29 years old on Wednesday night – and you can be sure that three points is the only present he’ll want to take away from Lucas Oil Stadium.

The to-be birthday boy has been THE guy for LouCity when it comes to defense, placing in the top two on the team in clearances (23), interceptions (20), blocked shots (5), tackles (30), tackles won (20), duels won (71), ariel duels (40), and ariel duels won (27). While LCFC’s attack has been turning heads recently, it’s Totsch who has been integral to Louisville being one of the league’s premiere defenses, its 10 concessions counting as the third least in the Championship.

2020 USL CHAMPIONSHIP REGULAR SEASON RECORDS  

Indy Eleven: 7W-4L-1D, 22 pts. (+6 GD), 2nd in Group E  
Louisville City FC: 7W-3L-2D, 23 pts. (+9 GD), 1st in Group E 

Indy Eleven will prepare to recapture first place when it battles visiting Louisville City FC this Wednesday evening at Lucas Oil Stadium, marking the fourth and final regular season meeting in the Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest (LIPAFC) series. Indy will look to continue its winning ways after collecting a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City II last week that put Indiana’s Team back atop Group E for a few days – a spot LCFC took back with a weekend win of its own over Saint Louis FC.

On the heels of a 3-1 loss to Louisville on Sept. 5, Indy’s win over SKCII last week provided a big morale boost, especially with it coming without the services of leading scorer Tyler Pasher. No other player outside the Canadian had scored in five games dating back to Aug. 1, but young forwards Nick Moon and Jeremy Rafanello stepped up to shoulder the attacking load and notched their second and first goals of the season, respectively, to secure the win. While its almost-league-record home undefeated and winning streaks were snapped earlier this summer, Indy still has an impressive home mark of 5W-2L-0D this season, an advantage it hopes will carry over against its rivals.

Louisville City FC has been one of the best teams – if not the best – in the USL Championship since the calendar flipped to August, putting the three-time defending Eastern Conference champs in prime position to take one of Group E’s two playoff spots up for grabs. LCFC improved its standing on that front thanks to a convincing 3-0 win over Saint Louis FC last Saturday, pushing its unbeaten streak to seven games (5W-0L-2D) in the process.

With four games remaining in the regular season for all four Group E sides, the hunt for one of the two available playoff spots is very much still on for every contestant. Louisville (23) and Indy (22) currently sit atop the standings, but Saint Louis (18) and SKCII (13) can still turn their season around and make a push to the postseason. Indy enters Week 13 with a “magic number” of nine points, meaning wins in three of its last four would secure extra soccer for Indiana’s Team.
 

LIPAFC SERIES HISTORY

Every year, fans of either side mark down the date when Indy and Louisville come together to do battle. This rivalry goes back to the 1800s, maybe, and has been a staple in Midwestern soccer for generations, probably.

But speaking in recent and relevant terms, Indy Eleven has struggled to get a foothold on its I-65 rivals. Since 2015, Indy has a record of 2W-6L-4D in the LIPAFC series, including a current nine-game winless streak. This year, Louisville has had the upper-hand, tallying a 2W-0L-1D record over its long-time foes.

The last meeting between the two concluded with a score of 3-1 in favor of the visiting Louisville City, a defeat that marked the first time in 40 USL regular season home contests at Lucas Oil Stadium in which Indy Eleven lost by multiple goals. Head Coach Martin Rennie called it “probably the worst loss we’ve had in this building,” so it bodes well that only 11 days’ time needs to pass in order for Indiana’s Team to push it out of its collective memory.
 

INDY ELEVEN PLAYER TO WATCH: MF DREW CONNER

Conner has been one of the resident ironmen for Indy Eleven this season, appearing in all 12 games this season and starting 10 of them. His 912 minutes are third most for an Indy field player – and his energetic, nard-nosed style have made him hard to miss during them.

Against SKCII, Conner was a disruption machine, his intensity making it difficult for the opposition all over the pitch and statistically manifesting itself in a borderline ridiculous 21 duels entered (11 won) on the evening. Not once, but twice in the contest Conner successfully challenged and made two slide tackles on two different opponents, capping off his first burst by playfully punking a SKC player with the ball to delay a restart. It was bravado, attitude and confidence in the style that only Conner could execute, and it helped propel his squad to a much needed three points.  

That type of intensity was what Indy lacked in the loss to LCFC two weekends ago, so you can expect Conner will come out the gates to set the tone and disrupt the red-hot Louisville attack in what is the most pivotal game of the shortened season to date. 
 

LOUISVILLE CITY FC PLAYER TO WATCH: DF SEAN TOTSCH

At what age does one reach “grizzled veteran status?” We can’t be positive, but Sean Totsch will test that boundary when he turns 29 years old on Wednesday night – and you can be sure that three points is the only present he’ll want to take away from Lucas Oil Stadium.

The to-be birthday boy has been THE guy for LouCity when it comes to defense, placing in the top two on the team in clearances (23), interceptions (20), blocked shots (5), tackles (30), tackles won (20), duels won (71), ariel duels (40), and ariel duels won (27). While LCFC’s attack has been turning heads recently, it’s Totsch who has been integral to Louisville being one of the league’s premiere defenses, its 10 concessions counting as the third least in the Championship.

#INDvSKC Stats via USLChampionship.com Match Center

Goals by the young forward duo of Nick Moon and Jeremy Rafanello were enough for Indy Eleven to fend off a late surge by Sporting Kansas City II, lifting Indiana’s Team to a pivotal 2-1 win at Lucas Oil Stadium that pushed it back into first place in the Group E standings.

“I think we played well especially really up until the last 10 minutes in which we dropped a bit and they scored a great goal,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “Before that, I thought we were well on top – we created good chances and had a lot of shots, especially in the first half. It’s exciting to see two young players both playing up front together, both scoring goals.”

With the victory, Indy Eleven (7W-4L-1D, 22 pts.) repossessed the top spot in the four-team group, overtaking Louisville City FC (20 pts.) and setting up another fight for first between the two rivals one week from tonight in the Circle City. The result also put some more distance between Indy and Saint Louis FC (18 pts.), the group’s other contender for one of its two playoff berths. With the loss, Sporting Kansas City II (4W-7L-1D, 13 pts.) saw a dent put in its hopes for postseason qualification, now seven points away from being above the red line with just four matches remaining.

The opening of the contest proved to be an emotional rollercoaster for Indiana’s Team, starting with the dip of seeing defender and captain Paddy Barrett receive the first of the game’s eventual seven yellow cards just three minutes in. However, the Lucas Oil Stadium crowd would be on a high soon after, courtesy of Moon’s second goal of the season in the sixth minute. The play began with a long service over the backline by midfielder Ayoze, who made his return felt instantly after missing the squad’s last two contests. From there it was all Moon, who maneuvered his way through a pair of SKC II defenders and saw his left-footed strike go between the legs of goalkeeper Brooks Thompson to give Indy the early 1-0 advantage.

Ayoze seemed to be at the heart of Indy’s most dangerous chances – and Sporting’s mounting frustrations – in the first 45 minutes, suffering fouls to set up numerous free kicks in the final third, one of which he nearly converted on in the 36th minute. Three minutes later, his short layoff set up Rafanello to cut inside and unleash a 30-yard blast that just missed wide left. Meanwhile, the Indy backline – minus stalwart left-back Neveal Hackshaw – proved formidable against the young SKC attack, limiting the visitors to just one shot and a late corner kick in the opening stanza.  

The second half began with the visitors’ aggression boiling over, with SKCII shown three cautions in a span of six minutes just prior to the hour mark. That feistiness also had positive gains, the urgency to set the tone for the rest of the half resulting in captain Dillon Serna’s first true test of Eleven goalkeeper Evan Newton on a hard left-footed strike from outside the box. A few minutes later, a cross from Camden Riley set up a solid header opportunity for Dominik Resetar, which was pushed high and wide.

Indiana’s Team kept its foot on the gas, too, driven by forward Andrew Carleton. The 20-year-old playmaker had a couple dangerous looks a minute apart, including one in the 57th minute set up by his dummy and a well-weighted through ball by Rafanello that forced Thompson into a tough save off his line.

It would be Rafanello that would give the match a deserved second goal in the 63rd minute, set up by defender Carl Haworth’s cross from the right flank that bounced inside the Sporting six-yard box, making its way past a sliding Moon and three SKCII defenders. Waiting on the other end was Rafanello, whose tough first-time finish gave Indy a 2-0 lead and opened the account of the New Jersey native, making him the ninth Indy player to tally in 2020. 

Now down two goals, the visitors continued to attack in hopes of keeping their playoff aspirations alive in earnest. A moment of hope came in the 88th minute, when substitute Tyler Freeman’s right-footed free kick drove into the upper-left corner of Newton’s goal, setting up an energetic finish. In the second of three minutes of stoppage time, Sporting KC II thought it had its equalizer off another set piece opportunity, but while Daniel Barbir successfully put his header into the Indy Eleven goal, the finish was waived off after he was whistled for shoving Barrett to gain space at the left post.

Indy Eleven will reach the middle of its five-match September homestand next Wednesday, September 16, when Indiana’s Team closes out its regular season series against Louisville City FC (6W-3L-2D, 20 pts., 1st in Group E). Tickets for the next installment of the Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest rivalry series, set for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff at Lucas Oil Stadium, are available at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/tickets, and those who cannot be there in person can follow the action live on MyINDY-TV 23, ESPN+, Exitos Radio 94.3 FM/exitos943.com, and the @IndyElevenLive Twitter feed, presented by Central Indiana Honda Dealers.

 

USL Championship Regular Season – #INDvSKC

Indy Eleven  2 : 1  Sporting Kansas City II

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 – 7:00 p.m. ET

Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis, Ind.

Attendance: 5,066

 

2020 USL Championship records

Indy Eleven (7W-4L-1D, 22 pts., 1st in Group E)

Sporting Kansas City II (4W-7L-1D, 13 pts., 4th in Group E)

 

Scoring Summary:

IND – Nick Moon (Ayoze) 6’

IND – Jeremy Rafanello (Carl Haworth) 63’

SKC – Tyler Freeman (unassisted) 88’

Disciplinary Summary:

IND – Paddy Barrett (yellow card) 3’

SKC – Dominik Resetar (yellow card) 23’

SKC – Dillon Serna (yellow card) 53’

SKC – Camden Riley (yellow card) 58’

SKC – Jacob Davis (yellow card) 59’

SKC – Petar Cuic (yellow card) 73’

IND – Drew Conner (yellow card) 86’

 

Indy Eleven lineup (3-4-3, L–>R): Evan Newton; Mitch Osmond, Paddy Barrett (captain), Karl Ouimette; Ayoze (Conner Antley 82’), Drew Connor, Tyler Gibson, Carl Haworth; Jeremy Rafanello (Matt Watson 82’), Andrew Carleton, Nick Moon (Ilija Ilic 89’)

IND Substitutes: Jordan Farr (GK), Felicien Dumas, Matthew Senanou, Cam Lindley

IND Stats: Shots: 19, Shots on Goal: 6 Possession: 50.6%, Passing Accuracy: 79.1%, Passes: 421, Fouls: 11, Corners: 6, Offside: 0

Sporting Kansas City II (4-3-3, L–>R): Brooks Thompson; Dillon Serna (captain), Daniel Barbir, Kaveh Rad, Camden Riley (Sam Raben 67’); Jacob Davis, Petar Cuic (Tyler Freeman 76’), Duval Wapiwo (Christian Duke 46’); Enoch Mushagalusa (Fredlin Mompremier 77’), Wilson Harris, Dominik Resetar (Jaret Townsend 67’)

SKC Substitutes: Remi Prieur (GK), Isaiah LeFlore

SKC Stats: Shots: 7, Shots on goal: 3, Possession: 49.4%, Passing Accuracy: 76.5%, Passes: 405, Fouls: 19, Corners: 6, Offside: 5

#INDvSKC Stats via USLChampionship.com Match Center

Goals by the young forward duo of Nick Moon and Jeremy Rafanello were enough for Indy Eleven to fend off a late surge by Sporting Kansas City II, lifting Indiana’s Team to a pivotal 2-1 win at Lucas Oil Stadium that pushed it back into first place in the Group E standings.

“I think we played well especially really up until the last 10 minutes in which we dropped a bit and they scored a great goal,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “Before that, I thought we were well on top – we created good chances and had a lot of shots, especially in the first half. It’s exciting to see two young players both playing up front together, both scoring goals.”

With the victory, Indy Eleven (7W-4L-1D, 22 pts.) repossessed the top spot in the four-team group, overtaking Louisville City FC (20 pts.) and setting up another fight for first between the two rivals one week from tonight in the Circle City. The result also put some more distance between Indy and Saint Louis FC (18 pts.), the group’s other contender for one of its two playoff berths. With the loss, Sporting Kansas City II (4W-7L-1D, 13 pts.) saw a dent put in its hopes for postseason qualification, now seven points away from being above the red line with just four matches remaining.

The opening of the contest proved to be an emotional rollercoaster for Indiana’s Team, starting with the dip of seeing defender and captain Paddy Barrett receive the first of the game’s eventual seven yellow cards just three minutes in. However, the Lucas Oil Stadium crowd would be on a high soon after, courtesy of Moon’s second goal of the season in the sixth minute. The play began with a long service over the backline by midfielder Ayoze, who made his return felt instantly after missing the squad’s last two contests. From there it was all Moon, who maneuvered his way through a pair of SKC II defenders and saw his left-footed strike go between the legs of goalkeeper Brooks Thompson to give Indy the early 1-0 advantage.

Ayoze seemed to be at the heart of Indy’s most dangerous chances – and Sporting’s mounting frustrations – in the first 45 minutes, suffering fouls to set up numerous free kicks in the final third, one of which he nearly converted on in the 36th minute. Three minutes later, his short layoff set up Rafanello to cut inside and unleash a 30-yard blast that just missed wide left. Meanwhile, the Indy backline – minus stalwart left-back Neveal Hackshaw – proved formidable against the young SKC attack, limiting the visitors to just one shot and a late corner kick in the opening stanza.  

The second half began with the visitors’ aggression boiling over, with SKCII shown three cautions in a span of six minutes just prior to the hour mark. That feistiness also had positive gains, the urgency to set the tone for the rest of the half resulting in captain Dillon Serna’s first true test of Eleven goalkeeper Evan Newton on a hard left-footed strike from outside the box. A few minutes later, a cross from Camden Riley set up a solid header opportunity for Dominik Resetar, which was pushed high and wide.

Indiana’s Team kept its foot on the gas, too, driven by forward Andrew Carleton. The 20-year-old playmaker had a couple dangerous looks a minute apart, including one in the 57th minute set up by his dummy and a well-weighted through ball by Rafanello that forced Thompson into a tough save off his line.

It would be Rafanello that would give the match a deserved second goal in the 63rd minute, set up by defender Carl Haworth’s cross from the right flank that bounced inside the Sporting six-yard box, making its way past a sliding Moon and three SKCII defenders. Waiting on the other end was Rafanello, whose tough first-time finish gave Indy a 2-0 lead and opened the account of the New Jersey native, making him the ninth Indy player to tally in 2020. 

Now down two goals, the visitors continued to attack in hopes of keeping their playoff aspirations alive in earnest. A moment of hope came in the 88th minute, when substitute Tyler Freeman’s right-footed free kick drove into the upper-left corner of Newton’s goal, setting up an energetic finish. In the second of three minutes of stoppage time, Sporting KC II thought it had its equalizer off another set piece opportunity, but while Daniel Barbir successfully put his header into the Indy Eleven goal, the finish was waived off after he was whistled for shoving Barrett to gain space at the left post.

Indy Eleven will reach the middle of its five-match September homestand next Wednesday, September 16, when Indiana’s Team closes out its regular season series against Louisville City FC (6W-3L-2D, 20 pts., 1st in Group E). Tickets for the next installment of the Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest rivalry series, set for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff at Lucas Oil Stadium, are available at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/tickets, and those who cannot be there in person can follow the action live on MyINDY-TV 23, ESPN+, Exitos Radio 94.3 FM/exitos943.com, and the @IndyElevenLive Twitter feed, presented by Central Indiana Honda Dealers.

 

USL Championship Regular Season – #INDvSKC

Indy Eleven  2 : 1  Sporting Kansas City II

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 – 7:00 p.m. ET

Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis, Ind.

Attendance: 5,066

 

2020 USL Championship records

Indy Eleven (7W-4L-1D, 22 pts., 1st in Group E)

Sporting Kansas City II (4W-7L-1D, 13 pts., 4th in Group E)

 

Scoring Summary:

IND – Nick Moon (Ayoze) 6’

IND – Jeremy Rafanello (Carl Haworth) 63’

SKC – Tyler Freeman (unassisted) 88’

Disciplinary Summary:

IND – Paddy Barrett (yellow card) 3’

SKC – Dominik Resetar (yellow card) 23’

SKC – Dillon Serna (yellow card) 53’

SKC – Camden Riley (yellow card) 58’

SKC – Jacob Davis (yellow card) 59’

SKC – Petar Cuic (yellow card) 73’

IND – Drew Conner (yellow card) 86’

 

Indy Eleven lineup (3-4-3, L–>R): Evan Newton; Mitch Osmond, Paddy Barrett (captain), Karl Ouimette; Ayoze (Conner Antley 82’), Drew Connor, Tyler Gibson, Carl Haworth; Jeremy Rafanello (Matt Watson 82’), Andrew Carleton, Nick Moon (Ilija Ilic 89’)

IND Substitutes: Jordan Farr (GK), Felicien Dumas, Matthew Senanou, Cam Lindley

IND Stats: Shots: 19, Shots on Goal: 6 Possession: 50.6%, Passing Accuracy: 79.1%, Passes: 421, Fouls: 11, Corners: 6, Offside: 0

Sporting Kansas City II (4-3-3, L–>R): Brooks Thompson; Dillon Serna (captain), Daniel Barbir, Kaveh Rad, Camden Riley (Sam Raben 67’); Jacob Davis, Petar Cuic (Tyler Freeman 76’), Duval Wapiwo (Christian Duke 46’); Enoch Mushagalusa (Fredlin Mompremier 77’), Wilson Harris, Dominik Resetar (Jaret Townsend 67’)

SKC Substitutes: Remi Prieur (GK), Isaiah LeFlore

SKC Stats: Shots: 7, Shots on goal: 3, Possession: 49.4%, Passing Accuracy: 76.5%, Passes: 405, Fouls: 19, Corners: 6, Offside: 5

 

2020 USL CHAMPIONSHIP REGULAR SEASON RECORDS

Indy Eleven: 6W-4L-1D, 19 pts. (+5 GD), 2nd in Group E
Sporting Kansas City II: 4W-6L-1D, 13 pts. (-3 GD), 4th in Group E

Indy Eleven prepares for a quick turnaround when it hosts Sporting Kansas City II at Lucas Oil Stadium this Wednesday evening, the second match in a five-game homestand for Indiana’s Team. Indy will look to rebound following a tough 1-3 defeat to Louisville City FC, the result dropping the Circle City squad into second place in Group E and out of the top position for the first time since returning to play on July 11.

Indy Eleven has only lost twice at home since July 7, 2018, going 21W-0L-7D before suffering a shock 1-0 loss to Sporting KC II on August 1. While Indiana’s Team has gone 1W-2L-1D in regular season play (3GF/5GA) since then, the club still boasts one of the best home records in the league at 4W-2L-0D. Thus, the month-long homecoming during September still provides Indy Eleven with a major advantage through the final stretch of the 2020 regular season. 

Sporting Kansas City II will be looking for a comeback as well Wednesday evening after its two-game winning streak was snapped last Friday in a 3-2 thriller at Saint Louis FC, as in-form striker Wilson Harris’ brace wasn’t enough to best STL’s three second-half goals. Sporting KC II has tallied a 2W-3L-1D mark (10 GF/ 12GA) since its last visit to Lucas Oil Stadium, and while the final results haven’t always favored Wednesday’s visitors, they have managed to find the back of the net in each of those outings.

September will be a pivotal month for the Group E contestants. Recent performances from around the group has made the race for one of the two USL Championship Playoff berths from it a nail-biter, with just two points separating Louisville (20), Indy (19) and Saint Louis FC (18). With Sporting KC II trailing just behind with 13 points, all four teams still have the chance to knock each other out of the running.

 

Series History

Indy Eleven will look to improve upon its 3W-1L-0D record against Sporting Kansas City II, a series that began last year after the “artist formerly known as Swope Park Rangers” jumped to the USL Championship’s Eastern Conference.

Indy kicked off the first of four home matches against SKCII on July 16 in a thrilling 2-1 win against the visitors. Indy forward Tyler Pasher opened the scoring – his fourth goal in three games – at the edge of the first half, but it was long into the second stanza before SKC’s Wilson Harris leveled the game. Eleven captain Paddy Barrett stepped up and put the game-winning goal into the net just after the hour mark. Their second meeting on August 1 marked a historic win for SKC II, as their shock 1-0 upset powered by Daniel Barbir’s 70th minute tally snapped Indy Eleven’s 28-game home unbeaten streak and 11-game home winning streak.

Thanks to the unbalanced schedule provision in place this season, the Eleven will also host the remaining two games in the season series this Wednesday night and on Sept. 30, the latter marking Indy’s regular season home finale.

 

Indy Eleven Player to Watch: DF Ayoze

After missing the last LIPAFC affair on Saturday night, defender Ayoze will look to re-enter the Indy Eleven starting lineup and play his usual critical role on the left flank. A red card and mid-season injury have limited the Spaniard to six of 11 possible appearances thus far in the shortened season, those absences punctuating the importance the 34-year-old has made every time he has been able to take the field.

Teammates can count on Ayoze to create chances, retain possession and spray the ball across the pitch with unparalleled accuracy, all of which will be crucial against a young SKC squad. Moreover, the Spaniard’s ability and calm on the ball, veteran leadership, and bulldog-approach on the defensive side of the ball will be added edges to unnerve any opposing player in his path. Ayoze is half of the league’s best 1-2 punch on the flanks along with right-sided counterpart Carl Haworth, and with that duo slated to be together on the field for the first time in eight games dating back to July 18, Sporting KC II will have their work cut out for them in different ways than what they saw in the first two meetings of 2020.

 

Sporting Kansas City II Player to Watch: FW Wilson Harris

When looking for a definition of a breakout season, look no further than Harris. Since transitioning into the professional ranks in 2018, the Sporting KC Academy product has made the most of his minutes by becoming a crucial part of SKCII head coach Paulo Nagamura’s attacking charge. At seven goals on the season, Harris sits atop his team’s scoring table by a large margin and is currently the Eastern Conference's third leading scorer behind only Tyler Pasher (9) and his ex-Eleven strike mate from last season, Charlotte's Dane Kelly (8). Before his brace against Saint Louis last Friday, Harris etched his name in the USL Championship history books by becoming the youngest player to hit 20 career goals at the age of 20 years and 275 days, reaching that milestone in just 50 appearances.

Prior to Barbir’s game-winner on August 1, Harris is the only other member of the Sporting KC II roster to have scored against Indy Eleven, scoring one time in each 2019 outing and once in the first 2020 contest. Though he tends to favor his left foot, Harris possesses the ability to score on his right when it matters most. With majority of his shots finding the frame – 12 of 20 shots are on target – Indy will be tasked with limiting Harris’ movement in the final third.

 

2020 USL CHAMPIONSHIP REGULAR SEASON RECORDS

Indy Eleven: 6W-4L-1D, 19 pts. (+5 GD), 2nd in Group E
Sporting Kansas City II: 4W-6L-1D, 13 pts. (-3 GD), 4th in Group E

Indy Eleven prepares for a quick turnaround when it hosts Sporting Kansas City II at Lucas Oil Stadium this Wednesday evening, the second match in a five-game homestand for Indiana’s Team. Indy will look to rebound following a tough 1-3 defeat to Louisville City FC, the result dropping the Circle City squad into second place in Group E and out of the top position for the first time since returning to play on July 11.

Indy Eleven has only lost twice at home since July 7, 2018, going 21W-0L-7D before suffering a shock 1-0 loss to Sporting KC II on August 1. While Indiana’s Team has gone 1W-2L-1D in regular season play (3GF/5GA) since then, the club still boasts one of the best home records in the league at 4W-2L-0D. Thus, the month-long homecoming during September still provides Indy Eleven with a major advantage through the final stretch of the 2020 regular season. 

Sporting Kansas City II will be looking for a comeback as well Wednesday evening after its two-game winning streak was snapped last Friday in a 3-2 thriller at Saint Louis FC, as in-form striker Wilson Harris’ brace wasn’t enough to best STL’s three second-half goals. Sporting KC II has tallied a 2W-3L-1D mark (10 GF/ 12GA) since its last visit to Lucas Oil Stadium, and while the final results haven’t always favored Wednesday’s visitors, they have managed to find the back of the net in each of those outings.

September will be a pivotal month for the Group E contestants. Recent performances from around the group has made the race for one of the two USL Championship Playoff berths from it a nail-biter, with just two points separating Louisville (20), Indy (19) and Saint Louis FC (18). With Sporting KC II trailing just behind with 13 points, all four teams still have the chance to knock each other out of the running.

 

Series History

Indy Eleven will look to improve upon its 3W-1L-0D record against Sporting Kansas City II, a series that began last year after the “artist formerly known as Swope Park Rangers” jumped to the USL Championship’s Eastern Conference.

Indy kicked off the first of four home matches against SKCII on July 16 in a thrilling 2-1 win against the visitors. Indy forward Tyler Pasher opened the scoring – his fourth goal in three games – at the edge of the first half, but it was long into the second stanza before SKC’s Wilson Harris leveled the game. Eleven captain Paddy Barrett stepped up and put the game-winning goal into the net just after the hour mark. Their second meeting on August 1 marked a historic win for SKC II, as their shock 1-0 upset powered by Daniel Barbir’s 70th minute tally snapped Indy Eleven’s 28-game home unbeaten streak and 11-game home winning streak.

Thanks to the unbalanced schedule provision in place this season, the Eleven will also host the remaining two games in the season series this Wednesday night and on Sept. 30, the latter marking Indy’s regular season home finale.

 

Indy Eleven Player to Watch: DF Ayoze

After missing the last LIPAFC affair on Saturday night, defender Ayoze will look to re-enter the Indy Eleven starting lineup and play his usual critical role on the left flank. A red card and mid-season injury have limited the Spaniard to six of 11 possible appearances thus far in the shortened season, those absences punctuating the importance the 34-year-old has made every time he has been able to take the field.

Teammates can count on Ayoze to create chances, retain possession and spray the ball across the pitch with unparalleled accuracy, all of which will be crucial against a young SKC squad. Moreover, the Spaniard’s ability and calm on the ball, veteran leadership, and bulldog-approach on the defensive side of the ball will be added edges to unnerve any opposing player in his path. Ayoze is half of the league’s best 1-2 punch on the flanks along with right-sided counterpart Carl Haworth, and with that duo slated to be together on the field for the first time in eight games dating back to July 18, Sporting KC II will have their work cut out for them in different ways than what they saw in the first two meetings of 2020.

 

Sporting Kansas City II Player to Watch: FW Wilson Harris

When looking for a definition of a breakout season, look no further than Harris. Since transitioning into the professional ranks in 2018, the Sporting KC Academy product has made the most of his minutes by becoming a crucial part of SKCII head coach Paulo Nagamura’s attacking charge. At seven goals on the season, Harris sits atop his team’s scoring table by a large margin and is currently the Eastern Conference’s third leading scorer behind only Tyler Pasher (9) and his ex-Eleven strike mate from last season, Charlotte’s Dane Kelly (8). Before his brace against Saint Louis last Friday, Harris etched his name in the USL Championship history books by becoming the youngest player to hit 20 career goals at the age of 20 years and 275 days, reaching that milestone in just 50 appearances.

Prior to Barbir’s game-winner on August 1, Harris is the only other member of the Sporting KC II roster to have scored against Indy Eleven, scoring one time in each 2019 outing and once in the first 2020 contest. Though he tends to favor his left foot, Harris possesses the ability to score on his right when it matters most. With majority of his shots finding the frame – 12 of 20 shots are on target – Indy will be tasked with limiting Harris’ movement in the final third.

#INDvLOU Stats via USLChampionship.com Match Center

 

Indy Eleven began a five-game homestand on a disappointing note this evening, as Louisville City FC jumped out to an early three-goal advantage and never looked back, ultimately taking the latest chapter in the Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest rivalry by a 3-1 score at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Back-to-back goals in the middle of the first half from LouCity’s Speedy Williams and Corben Bone put the visitors on the front foot. Another late in the stanza by Napo Matsoso looked to deliver a knockout punch, only to be countered by a penalty just before the half by Indy Eleven’s Tyler Pasher to give the home side hope heading into the second half.

“This was the worst defeat I can ever remember having in this building. Just a really disappointing night from us after what has been a lot of very solid performances in this building, tonight just was nothing close to that,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “The good news for us is that we have a game on Wednesday where we need to make sure that we get our bounce back. We really need to turn up and play a lot better than what we saw tonight, and it needs to continue like that until the end of the season. We need to fight to make sure that tonight was our low-point.”

Now undefeated in their last six, Louisville City FC (6W-3L-2D, 20 pts.) overtook Indy Eleven  for sole possession of first place in crowded Group E table that sees Indy Eleven (6W-4L-1D, 19 pts.) still one point ahead of Saint Louis FC (5W-3L-3D, 18 pts.) for the group’s second playoff spot.

After taking the last Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest meeting 1-0 at Lynn Family Stadium 11 days ago, Louisville City’s attack carried their momentum into the latest chapter. During the 11th minute, LCFC nearly opened the scoring off a set-piece, but the chance was pushed wide of Indy ‘keeper Evan Newton. Five minutes later, Pasher’s speed earned him enough space to fire a cross into the box for midfielder Carl Haworth, who sent the service over Ben Lundt’s goal.

The Boys in Purple took advantage of a set-piece opportunity, as defender Sean Totsch’s attempted volleyed shot off a corner kick clearance turned into a perfect cross for Speedy Williams to redirect into goal from just three yards out, giving LouCity a 1-0 lead over Indy for the third time in as many meetings this season.

LCFC kept their foot on the gas and doubled the lead just a few minutes later. During the 27th minute, Matsoso’s attempted chip over Newton was well-saved by the Indy ‘keeper. However, the redirection deflected off his crossbar and landed perfectly in front of Corben Bone, who scored his third goal of the season after beating the recovering Newton, increasing the Louisville lead, 2-0.

Louisville’s attack kept on coming, with LIPAFC villain Antoine Hoppenot nearly capitalizing twice in the 39th and 41st minutes – the latter seeing him all alone with possession and only Newton standing in front of him. Fortunately, a fantastic save by Newton at the top of his area prevented another goal, but the score would stay at 2-0 for only so long. In the 44th minute, Eleven midfielder Cam Lindley was able to get a touch to Bone’s cross near the spot, but Matsoso was there to take the ball, and the in-form LCFC midfielder finished well low into the right corner, digging the hole deeper for the home side.

Indy Eleven would not go into the halftime break silently, the attack responding with vigor in stoppage time. Following a shot by Haworth that led to an Eleven corner, Louisville’s Cameron Lancaster reached up and deflected the corner delivery with his hand, giving him a yellow and, more importantly, a penalty kick for Indy. Pasher successfully converted after sending Lundt the wrong way, his ninth goal of the season placing him one behind league leader Junior Flemmings of Phoenix Rising and allowing Indy to head into the locker room with a little momentum.

Indy carried that energy into the second half, serving as the more aggressive side in attack for the rest of the contest. A five-minute span early in the second half saw midfielder Tyler Gibson push a left-footed shot from distance wide and two great headers off of crosses just sent over by Pasher and strike mate Jeremy Rafanello, making his second start for Indiana’s Team on the night. The Indy attack continued to press, the 63rd minute seeing defender Karl Ouimette getting a fantastic look right in front of the goal off a poorly-cleared corner, but the center back got under the chance, putting the close-range effort over the frame.

“I think that at the end of the first half and all the way to half an hour into the second half we had so many chances, so many balls around the goal, so many opportunities. Some of them were almost unbelievable that we missed,” said Rennie. “You have to take those chances, you have to score those goals and if you do, then of course you’re right back in the game and can make something happen. If you don’t, after more and more misses like that, it takes the energy out of the game and takes the wind out of your sails, so we have to take those chances. Though it was good that we were on top and creating them, but we have to put them away.”  

Louisville’s attack and possession gradually reappeared as the half went on, the 73rd minute providing the most danger when captain Paolo DelPiccolo’s shot from the center of the box was deflected following another great stop by Newton. The ball ended up right in front of Hoppenot, but his wide-open rebound effort missed right of goal, leaving the score at 3-1. The match’s energy – and chances – would drag over the final quarter hour, leaving Indy to concede the group lead on a frustrating night.

Indy Eleven and Louisville City FC will reunite in 11 days’ time at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 16, but before then Indiana’s Team will continue its five-game homestand this coming Wednesday, September 9, with another pivotal Group E contest against Sporting Kansas City FC (4W-6L-1D, 13 pts., 4th in Group E). Tickets for that 7:00 p.m. kickoff are available at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/tickets, and those who cannot be there in person can follow the action live on MyINDY-TV 23, ESPN+, Exitos Radio 94.3 FM/exitos943.com, and the @IndyElevenLive Twitter feed, presented by Central Indiana Honda Dealers.

 

USL Championship Regular Season – #INDvLOU

Indy Eleven  1 : 3  Louisville City FC

Saturday, September 5, 2020 – 7:00 p.m. ET

Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis, Ind.

Attendance: 6,778

 

2020 USL Championship records

Indy Eleven (6W-4L-1D, 19 pts., 2nd in Group E)

Louisville City FC (6W-3L-2D, 20 pts., 1st in Group E)

 

Scoring Summary:

LOU – Speedy Williams (Sean Totsch) 23’

LOU – Corben Bone (unassisted) 27’

LOU – Napo Matsoso (unassisted) 44’

IND – Tyler Pasher (penalty kick) 45+6’

Disciplinary Summary:

IND – Karl Ouimette (yellow card) 29’

LOU – Alexis Souahy (yellow card) 45+5’

LOU – Sean Totsch (yellow card) 77’

 

Indy Eleven lineup (3-5-2, L–>R): Evan Newton; Neveal Hackshaw, Paddy Barrett, Karl Ouimette; Cam Lindley, Drew Connor (Ilija Ilic 76’), Matt Watson (captain) (Andrew Carleton 62’), Tyler Gibson, Carl Haworth (Conner Antley 87’); Tyler Pasher, Jeremy Rafanello (Nick Moon 62’)

IND Substitutes: Jordan Farr (GK), Mitch Osmond, Kenney Walker

IND Stats: Shots: 16, Shots on Goal: 5 Possession: 59%, Passing Accuracy: 78.3%, Passes: 553, Fouls: 13, Corners: 5, Offsides: 1

Louisville City FC (4-3-3, L–>R): Ben Lundt; Oscar Jimenez (Wes Charpie 90+2’), Alexis Souahy, Sean Totsch, Pat McMahon; Paolo DelPiccolo (captain), Speedy Williams, Corben Bone; Antoine Hoppenot (Brian Ownby 76’), Cameron Lancaster (Luke Spencer 57’), Napo Matsoso (Akil Watts 90+2’)

LOU Substitutes: Chris Hubbard (GK), Jonathan Gomez, Abdou Thiam

LOU Stats: Shots: 7, Shots on goal: 15, Possession: 41%, Passing Accuracy: 72%, Passes: 393, Fouls: 13, Corners: 2, Offsides: 4

#INDvLOU Stats via USLChampionship.com Match Center

 

Indy Eleven began a five-game homestand on a disappointing note this evening, as Louisville City FC jumped out to an early three-goal advantage and never looked back, ultimately taking the latest chapter in the Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest rivalry by a 3-1 score at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Back-to-back goals in the middle of the first half from LouCity’s Speedy Williams and Corben Bone put the visitors on the front foot. Another late in the stanza by Napo Matsoso looked to deliver a knockout punch, only to be countered by a penalty just before the half by Indy Eleven’s Tyler Pasher to give the home side hope heading into the second half.

“This was the worst defeat I can ever remember having in this building. Just a really disappointing night from us after what has been a lot of very solid performances in this building, tonight just was nothing close to that,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “The good news for us is that we have a game on Wednesday where we need to make sure that we get our bounce back. We really need to turn up and play a lot better than what we saw tonight, and it needs to continue like that until the end of the season. We need to fight to make sure that tonight was our low-point.”

Now undefeated in their last six, Louisville City FC (6W-3L-2D, 20 pts.) overtook Indy Eleven  for sole possession of first place in crowded Group E table that sees Indy Eleven (6W-4L-1D, 19 pts.) still one point ahead of Saint Louis FC (5W-3L-3D, 18 pts.) for the group’s second playoff spot.

After taking the last Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest meeting 1-0 at Lynn Family Stadium 11 days ago, Louisville City’s attack carried their momentum into the latest chapter. During the 11th minute, LCFC nearly opened the scoring off a set-piece, but the chance was pushed wide of Indy ‘keeper Evan Newton. Five minutes later, Pasher’s speed earned him enough space to fire a cross into the box for midfielder Carl Haworth, who sent the service over Ben Lundt’s goal.

The Boys in Purple took advantage of a set-piece opportunity, as defender Sean Totsch’s attempted volleyed shot off a corner kick clearance turned into a perfect cross for Speedy Williams to redirect into goal from just three yards out, giving LouCity a 1-0 lead over Indy for the third time in as many meetings this season.

LCFC kept their foot on the gas and doubled the lead just a few minutes later. During the 27th minute, Matsoso’s attempted chip over Newton was well-saved by the Indy ‘keeper. However, the redirection deflected off his crossbar and landed perfectly in front of Corben Bone, who scored his third goal of the season after beating the recovering Newton, increasing the Louisville lead, 2-0.

Louisville’s attack kept on coming, with LIPAFC villain Antoine Hoppenot nearly capitalizing twice in the 39th and 41st minutes – the latter seeing him all alone with possession and only Newton standing in front of him. Fortunately, a fantastic save by Newton at the top of his area prevented another goal, but the score would stay at 2-0 for only so long. In the 44th minute, Eleven midfielder Cam Lindley was able to get a touch to Bone’s cross near the spot, but Matsoso was there to take the ball, and the in-form LCFC midfielder finished well low into the right corner, digging the hole deeper for the home side.

Indy Eleven would not go into the halftime break silently, the attack responding with vigor in stoppage time. Following a shot by Haworth that led to an Eleven corner, Louisville’s Cameron Lancaster reached up and deflected the corner delivery with his hand, giving him a yellow and, more importantly, a penalty kick for Indy. Pasher successfully converted after sending Lundt the wrong way, his ninth goal of the season placing him one behind league leader Junior Flemmings of Phoenix Rising and allowing Indy to head into the locker room with a little momentum.

Indy carried that energy into the second half, serving as the more aggressive side in attack for the rest of the contest. A five-minute span early in the second half saw midfielder Tyler Gibson push a left-footed shot from distance wide and two great headers off of crosses just sent over by Pasher and strike mate Jeremy Rafanello, making his second start for Indiana’s Team on the night. The Indy attack continued to press, the 63rd minute seeing defender Karl Ouimette getting a fantastic look right in front of the goal off a poorly-cleared corner, but the center back got under the chance, putting the close-range effort over the frame.

“I think that at the end of the first half and all the way to half an hour into the second half we had so many chances, so many balls around the goal, so many opportunities. Some of them were almost unbelievable that we missed,” said Rennie. “You have to take those chances, you have to score those goals and if you do, then of course you’re right back in the game and can make something happen. If you don’t, after more and more misses like that, it takes the energy out of the game and takes the wind out of your sails, so we have to take those chances. Though it was good that we were on top and creating them, but we have to put them away.”  

Louisville’s attack and possession gradually reappeared as the half went on, the 73rd minute providing the most danger when captain Paolo DelPiccolo’s shot from the center of the box was deflected following another great stop by Newton. The ball ended up right in front of Hoppenot, but his wide-open rebound effort missed right of goal, leaving the score at 3-1. The match’s energy – and chances – would drag over the final quarter hour, leaving Indy to concede the group lead on a frustrating night.

Indy Eleven and Louisville City FC will reunite in 11 days’ time at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 16, but before then Indiana’s Team will continue its five-game homestand this coming Wednesday, September 9, with another pivotal Group E contest against Sporting Kansas City FC (4W-6L-1D, 13 pts., 4th in Group E). Tickets for that 7:00 p.m. kickoff are available at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/tickets, and those who cannot be there in person can follow the action live on MyINDY-TV 23, ESPN+, Exitos Radio 94.3 FM/exitos943.com, and the @IndyElevenLive Twitter feed, presented by Central Indiana Honda Dealers.

 

USL Championship Regular Season – #INDvLOU

Indy Eleven  1 : 3  Louisville City FC

Saturday, September 5, 2020 – 7:00 p.m. ET

Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis, Ind.

Attendance: 6,778

 

2020 USL Championship records

Indy Eleven (6W-4L-1D, 19 pts., 2nd in Group E)

Louisville City FC (6W-3L-2D, 20 pts., 1st in Group E)

 

Scoring Summary:

LOU – Speedy Williams (Sean Totsch) 23’

LOU – Corben Bone (unassisted) 27’

LOU – Napo Matsoso (unassisted) 44’

IND – Tyler Pasher (penalty kick) 45+6’

Disciplinary Summary:

IND – Karl Ouimette (yellow card) 29’

LOU – Alexis Souahy (yellow card) 45+5’

LOU – Sean Totsch (yellow card) 77’

 

Indy Eleven lineup (3-5-2, L–>R): Evan Newton; Neveal Hackshaw, Paddy Barrett, Karl Ouimette; Cam Lindley, Drew Connor (Ilija Ilic 76’), Matt Watson (captain) (Andrew Carleton 62’), Tyler Gibson, Carl Haworth (Conner Antley 87’); Tyler Pasher, Jeremy Rafanello (Nick Moon 62’)

IND Substitutes: Jordan Farr (GK), Mitch Osmond, Kenney Walker

IND Stats: Shots: 16, Shots on Goal: 5 Possession: 59%, Passing Accuracy: 78.3%, Passes: 553, Fouls: 13, Corners: 5, Offsides: 1

Louisville City FC (4-3-3, L–>R): Ben Lundt; Oscar Jimenez (Wes Charpie 90+2’), Alexis Souahy, Sean Totsch, Pat McMahon; Paolo DelPiccolo (captain), Speedy Williams, Corben Bone; Antoine Hoppenot (Brian Ownby 76’), Cameron Lancaster (Luke Spencer 57’), Napo Matsoso (Akil Watts 90+2’)

LOU Substitutes: Chris Hubbard (GK), Jonathan Gomez, Abdou Thiam

LOU Stats: Shots: 7, Shots on goal: 15, Possession: 41%, Passing Accuracy: 72%, Passes: 393, Fouls: 13, Corners: 2, Offsides: 4

 

2020 USL CHAMPIONSHIP REGULAR SEASON RECORDS

Indy Eleven: 6W-3L-1D, 19 pts. (+7 GD), 1st in Group E

Louisville City FC: 5W-3L-2D, 17 pts. (+4 GD), 2nd in Group E

 

Third time will hopefully be a charm for Indy Eleven as the club will look to get its first victory in 2020 over visiting Louisville City FC in the third edition of this season’s Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest (LIPAFC) rivalry series. During their last showdown at Lynn Family Stadium, Indy struggled to find its footing, falling 1-0 after a goal in the 62nd minute from LouCity captain Paolo DelPiccolo.

While bragging rights are on the line, an even bigger stake is in play on Saturday – the top spot in the Group E standings. Louisville City coupled their most recent victory over Indy with a 1-1 draw at Saint Louis FC just three days later, capping an 11-point, undefeated August for the Boys in Purple that slotted them just two points behind Indiana’s Team on the Group E table. With STL FC able to wedge itself between the LIPAFC squads via a potential win Friday evening over Sporting Kansas City II, a Saturday night triumph for either club would be huge when it comes to positioning atop a crowded Group E table.

Indy Eleven will have a large advantage over the last month of the USL Championship regular season, as Saturday’s anticipated rematch will kick off a five-game homestand at Lucas Oil Stadium spanning the month of September. Though August wasn’t the most productive month for Indiana’s Team, it does still boast one of the best home records in the league at 4W-1L-0D, so the September homecoming could be just what Indy needs to not just claim one of Group E’s two playoff berths, but also at least one home game to start a run in the USL Championship Playoffs.

That said, it is Louisville City FC (5W-3L-2D) that has been the group’s hottest team in recent weeks. Following a sluggish (re)start to the season, three wins and two draws the last five times out have buoyed the confidence of the three-time defending Eastern Conference champs. However, the road will get tougher, literally, for LouCity, which end their campaign with three of six games away from Lynn Family Stadium, the brand-new home that hosted eight of LCFC’s first ten matches in 2020.

 

LIPAFC Series History

The oft-disputed history of the Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest is traced by most back to 1878, when the two sides settled for a 2-2- draw in the Kentucky Derby Sporting Goodtimes Championship. Although both clubs have gone through major transformations over the past century and a half, the rivalry has stood the test of time and remains “The Single Most Important Sporting and Cultural Event in Human History” (trademark pending).

In the modern (i.e. true life) era of the series, Indy Eleven is 2W-5L-4D in all official competitions since 2015, and has not come out the victor since May 5, 2018. While the current eight-game winless streak against its I-65 rival is a source of angst, Indy can point to some brighter spots in the series, such as a 2W-2L-1D mark across all contests in the Circle City that includes an undefeated 1W-0L-1D collection in USL Championship regular season meetings.

Saturday’s contest will be the third of the four scheduled games between the two clubs in 2020, and the first on the right side of the Ohio River. The first meeting on Aug. 8 ended in a 1-1 draw in Louisville, followed by the recent 1-0 LouCity win on Aug. 26. The 2020 regular season series of LIPAFC will conclude in 11 days, when both teams face-off once again at Lucas Oil Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

 

Indy Eleven Player to Watch: DF Ayoze

After missing the last LIPAFC affair on Aug. 26 due to suspension, defender Ayoze will look to re-enter the Indy Eleven starting lineup and play his usual critical role on the left flank. A red card and mid-season injury have limited the Spaniard to six of 10 possible appearances thus far in the shortened season, those absences punctuating the importance the 34-year-old has made every time he has been able to take the field.

Teammates can count on Ayoze to create chances, retain possession and spray the ball across the pitch with unparalleled accuracy, all of which will be crucial against Louisville’s high press offense. Moreover, the Spaniard’s ability and calm on the ball, veteran leadership, and bulldog-approach on the defensive side of the ball will be added edges to unnerve any opposing player in his path. Ayoze is half of the league’s best 1-2 punch on the flanks along with right-sided counterpart Carl Haworth, and with that duo slated to be together on the field for the first time in seven games dating back to July 18, Louisville will have their work cut out for them in different ways than what they saw in the first two meetings of 2020.

 

Louisville City FC Player to Watch: MF Corben Bone

Midfielder Corben Bone was a thorn in the side of Indy Eleven’s defense during their last fixture on August 26, competing nearly 89% of his passes in Indy’s half while also contributing two shots on target that forced saves by ‘keeper Evan Newton. The former Major League Soccer performer spent most of the night hovering just over the center line in Indy’s half, often kickstarting attacking runs as he successfully distributed up the pitch to the likes of forwards Antoine Hoppenot and DelPiccolo.

Bone has been crucial in Louisville’s recent run of success, helping them go unbeaten throughout the month of August. The Plano, Texas, native has created 20 chances for his teammates on the season, tied for sixth highest in USL Championship play, making him an obvious mark for Indy’s central midfield – and others – Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium.

 

2020 USL CHAMPIONSHIP REGULAR SEASON RECORDS

Indy Eleven: 6W-3L-1D, 19 pts. (+7 GD), 1st in Group E

Louisville City FC: 5W-3L-2D, 17 pts. (+4 GD), 2nd in Group E

 

Third time will hopefully be a charm for Indy Eleven as the club will look to get its first victory in 2020 over visiting Louisville City FC in the third edition of this season’s Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest (LIPAFC) rivalry series. During their last showdown at Lynn Family Stadium, Indy struggled to find its footing, falling 1-0 after a goal in the 62nd minute from LouCity captain Paolo DelPiccolo.

While bragging rights are on the line, an even bigger stake is in play on Saturday – the top spot in the Group E standings. Louisville City coupled their most recent victory over Indy with a 1-1 draw at Saint Louis FC just three days later, capping an 11-point, undefeated August for the Boys in Purple that slotted them just two points behind Indiana’s Team on the Group E table. With STL FC able to wedge itself between the LIPAFC squads via a potential win Friday evening over Sporting Kansas City II, a Saturday night triumph for either club would be huge when it comes to positioning atop a crowded Group E table.

Indy Eleven will have a large advantage over the last month of the USL Championship regular season, as Saturday’s anticipated rematch will kick off a five-game homestand at Lucas Oil Stadium spanning the month of September. Though August wasn’t the most productive month for Indiana’s Team, it does still boast one of the best home records in the league at 4W-1L-0D, so the September homecoming could be just what Indy needs to not just claim one of Group E’s two playoff berths, but also at least one home game to start a run in the USL Championship Playoffs.

That said, it is Louisville City FC (5W-3L-2D) that has been the group’s hottest team in recent weeks. Following a sluggish (re)start to the season, three wins and two draws the last five times out have buoyed the confidence of the three-time defending Eastern Conference champs. However, the road will get tougher, literally, for LouCity, which end their campaign with three of six games away from Lynn Family Stadium, the brand-new home that hosted eight of LCFC’s first ten matches in 2020.

 

LIPAFC Series History

The oft-disputed history of the Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest is traced by most back to 1878, when the two sides settled for a 2-2- draw in the Kentucky Derby Sporting Goodtimes Championship. Although both clubs have gone through major transformations over the past century and a half, the rivalry has stood the test of time and remains “The Single Most Important Sporting and Cultural Event in Human History” (trademark pending).

In the modern (i.e. true life) era of the series, Indy Eleven is 2W-5L-4D in all official competitions since 2015, and has not come out the victor since May 5, 2018. While the current eight-game winless streak against its I-65 rival is a source of angst, Indy can point to some brighter spots in the series, such as a 2W-2L-1D mark across all contests in the Circle City that includes an undefeated 1W-0L-1D collection in USL Championship regular season meetings.

Saturday’s contest will be the third of the four scheduled games between the two clubs in 2020, and the first on the right side of the Ohio River. The first meeting on Aug. 8 ended in a 1-1 draw in Louisville, followed by the recent 1-0 LouCity win on Aug. 26. The 2020 regular season series of LIPAFC will conclude in 11 days, when both teams face-off once again at Lucas Oil Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

 

Indy Eleven Player to Watch: DF Ayoze

After missing the last LIPAFC affair on Aug. 26 due to suspension, defender Ayoze will look to re-enter the Indy Eleven starting lineup and play his usual critical role on the left flank. A red card and mid-season injury have limited the Spaniard to six of 10 possible appearances thus far in the shortened season, those absences punctuating the importance the 34-year-old has made every time he has been able to take the field.

Teammates can count on Ayoze to create chances, retain possession and spray the ball across the pitch with unparalleled accuracy, all of which will be crucial against Louisville’s high press offense. Moreover, the Spaniard’s ability and calm on the ball, veteran leadership, and bulldog-approach on the defensive side of the ball will be added edges to unnerve any opposing player in his path. Ayoze is half of the league’s best 1-2 punch on the flanks along with right-sided counterpart Carl Haworth, and with that duo slated to be together on the field for the first time in seven games dating back to July 18, Louisville will have their work cut out for them in different ways than what they saw in the first two meetings of 2020.

 

Louisville City FC Player to Watch: MF Corben Bone

Midfielder Corben Bone was a thorn in the side of Indy Eleven’s defense during their last fixture on August 26, competing nearly 89% of his passes in Indy’s half while also contributing two shots on target that forced saves by ‘keeper Evan Newton. The former Major League Soccer performer spent most of the night hovering just over the center line in Indy’s half, often kickstarting attacking runs as he successfully distributed up the pitch to the likes of forwards Antoine Hoppenot and DelPiccolo.

Bone has been crucial in Louisville’s recent run of success, helping them go unbeaten throughout the month of August. The Plano, Texas, native has created 20 chances for his teammates on the season, tied for sixth highest in USL Championship play, making him an obvious mark for Indy’s central midfield – and others – Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Indy Eleven está orgulloso de abrir nominaciones para la edición 2020 del club de los Premios Campeones de la Comunidad.

Indy Eleven is proud to open nominations for the club’s 2020 edition of the Campeones de la Comunidad Awards (Champions of the Community).

Financial Center First Credit Union está orgulloso de presentar las séptimas ediciones anuales de los Premios Campeones de la Comunidad y el juego FIESTA/Celebración de la Herencia Hispana de Indy Eleven el 23 de septiembre. Los ganadores de este año serán reconocidos durante el partido de esa noche en el Lucas Oil Stadium, listo para la primera patada de 7:00 p.m. contra Saint Louis FC.

Financial Center First Credit Union is proud to present the seventh annual editions of both the Campeones de la Comunidad Awards and Indy Eleven’s FIESTA/Hispanic Heritage Celebration game on September 23. This year’s winners will be recognized throughout that evening’s match at Lucas Oil Stadium, set for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff against Saint Louis FC.

 

Para nominar a una persona que hace contribuciones significadas a la comunidad hispana de Indiana, por favor visite https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/campeones y completa el formulario de nominación antes del miércoles 16 de septiembre.

To nominate an individual making significant contributions to Indiana’s Hispanic community, please visit https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/campeones and complete the nomination form by Wednesday, Sept. 16.

 

Centrales en las celebraciones anuales de la Noche de la Herencia Hispana de Indy Eleven, los Premios Campeones de la Comunidad se otorgan cada año a líderes nominados sobre una variedad de categorías cívicas e industriales. En lugar de restringir los nominados a categorías, para la edición 2020 Indy Eleven aceptará nominaciones generales, con un énfasis puesto en los ciudadanos que combaten dos temas que afectan desproporcionadamente a la población hispana en los Estados Unidos este año: la pandemia COVID-19 y el esfuerzo en curso para erradicar el racismo sistémico que afecta a las comunidades de color.

Central to Indy Eleven’s annual Hispanic Heritage Night celebrations, the Campeones de la Comunidad Awards are bestowed each year to peer-nominated leaders across a variety of civic and industry categories. Rather than restrict nominees to categories, for the 2020 edition Indy Eleven will accept general nominations, with an emphasis placed on citizens combating two issues disproportionately effecting the Hispanic population across the United States this year – the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing effort to stamp out systemic racism affecting communities of color.

 

Los homenajeados de este año se unirán a los más de 30 Hoosiers que han recibido el premio desde la primera temporada de Indy Eleven en el campo en 2014.

This year’s honorees will join the more than 30 Hoosiers who have received the award since Indy Eleven’s first season on the field in 2014.

Indy Eleven está orgulloso de abrir nominaciones para la edición 2020 del club de los Premios Campeones de la Comunidad.

Indy Eleven is proud to open nominations for the club’s 2020 edition of the Campeones de la Comunidad Awards (Champions of the Community).

Financial Center First Credit Union está orgulloso de presentar las séptimas ediciones anuales de los Premios Campeones de la Comunidad y el juego FIESTA/Celebración de la Herencia Hispana de Indy Eleven el 23 de septiembre. Los ganadores de este año serán reconocidos durante el partido de esa noche en el Lucas Oil Stadium, listo para la primera patada de 7:00 p.m. contra Saint Louis FC.

Financial Center First Credit Union is proud to present the seventh annual editions of both the Campeones de la Comunidad Awards and Indy Eleven’s FIESTA/Hispanic Heritage Celebration game on September 23. This year’s winners will be recognized throughout that evening’s match at Lucas Oil Stadium, set for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff against Saint Louis FC.

 

Para nominar a una persona que hace contribuciones significadas a la comunidad hispana de Indiana, por favor visite https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/campeones y completa el formulario de nominación antes del miércoles 16 de septiembre.

To nominate an individual making significant contributions to Indiana’s Hispanic community, please visit https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/campeones and complete the nomination form by Wednesday, Sept. 16.

 

Centrales en las celebraciones anuales de la Noche de la Herencia Hispana de Indy Eleven, los Premios Campeones de la Comunidad se otorgan cada año a líderes nominados sobre una variedad de categorías cívicas e industriales. En lugar de restringir los nominados a categorías, para la edición 2020 Indy Eleven aceptará nominaciones generales, con un énfasis puesto en los ciudadanos que combaten dos temas que afectan desproporcionadamente a la población hispana en los Estados Unidos este año: la pandemia COVID-19 y el esfuerzo en curso para erradicar el racismo sistémico que afecta a las comunidades de color.

Central to Indy Eleven’s annual Hispanic Heritage Night celebrations, the Campeones de la Comunidad Awards are bestowed each year to peer-nominated leaders across a variety of civic and industry categories. Rather than restrict nominees to categories, for the 2020 edition Indy Eleven will accept general nominations, with an emphasis placed on citizens combating two issues disproportionately effecting the Hispanic population across the United States this year – the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing effort to stamp out systemic racism affecting communities of color.

 

Los homenajeados de este año se unirán a los más de 30 Hoosiers que han recibido el premio desde la primera temporada de Indy Eleven en el campo en 2014.

This year’s honorees will join the more than 30 Hoosiers who have received the award since Indy Eleven’s first season on the field in 2014.

Indy Eleven está orgulloso de abrir nominaciones para la edición 2020 del club de los Premios Campeones de la Comunidad.

Indy Eleven is proud to open nominations for the club’s 2020 edition of the Campeones de la Comunidad Awards (Champions of the Community).

Financial Center First Credit Union está orgulloso de presentar las séptimas ediciones anuales de los Premios Campeones de la Comunidad y el juego FIESTA/Celebración de la Herencia Hispana de Indy Eleven el 23 de septiembre. Los ganadores de este año serán reconocidos durante el partido de esa noche en el Lucas Oil Stadium, listo para la primera patada de 7:00 p.m. contra Saint Louis FC.

Financial Center First Credit Union is proud to present the seventh annual editions of both the Campeones de la Comunidad Awards and Indy Eleven’s FIESTA/Hispanic Heritage Celebration game on September 23. This year’s winners will be recognized throughout that evening’s match at Lucas Oil Stadium, set for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff against Saint Louis FC.

 

Para nominar a una persona que hace contribuciones significadas a la comunidad hispana de Indiana, por favor visite https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/campeones y completa el formulario de nominación antes del miércoles 16 de septiembre.

To nominate an individual making significant contributions to Indiana’s Hispanic community, please visit https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/campeones and complete the nomination form by Wednesday, Sept. 16.

 

Centrales en las celebraciones anuales de la Noche de la Herencia Hispana de Indy Eleven, los Premios Campeones de la Comunidad se otorgan cada año a líderes nominados sobre una variedad de categorías cívicas e industriales. En lugar de restringir los nominados a categorías, para la edición 2020 Indy Eleven aceptará nominaciones generales, con un énfasis puesto en los ciudadanos que combaten dos temas que afectan desproporcionadamente a la población hispana en los Estados Unidos este año: la pandemia COVID-19 y el esfuerzo en curso para erradicar el racismo sistémico que afecta a las comunidades de color.

Central to Indy Eleven’s annual Hispanic Heritage Night celebrations, the Campeones de la Comunidad Awards are bestowed each year to peer-nominated leaders across a variety of civic and industry categories. Rather than restrict nominees to categories, for the 2020 edition Indy Eleven will accept general nominations, with an emphasis placed on citizens combating two issues disproportionately effecting the Hispanic population across the United States this year – the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing effort to stamp out systemic racism affecting communities of color.

 

Los homenajeados de este año se unirán a los más de 30 Hoosiers que han recibido el premio desde la primera temporada de Indy Eleven en el campo en 2014.

This year’s honorees will join the more than 30 Hoosiers who have received the award since Indy Eleven’s first season on the field in 2014.

Indy Eleven está orgulloso de abrir nominaciones para la edición 2020 del club de los Premios Campeones de la Comunidad.

Indy Eleven is proud to open nominations for the club’s 2020 edition of the Campeones de la Comunidad Awards (Champions of the Community).

Financial Center First Credit Union está orgulloso de presentar las séptimas ediciones anuales de los Premios Campeones de la Comunidad y el juego FIESTA/Celebración de la Herencia Hispana de Indy Eleven el 23 de septiembre. Los ganadores de este año serán reconocidos durante el partido de esa noche en el Lucas Oil Stadium, listo para la primera patada de 7:00 p.m. contra Saint Louis FC.

Financial Center First Credit Union is proud to present the seventh annual editions of both the Campeones de la Comunidad Awards and Indy Eleven’s FIESTA/Hispanic Heritage Celebration game on September 23. This year’s winners will be recognized throughout that evening’s match at Lucas Oil Stadium, set for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff against Saint Louis FC.

 

Para nominar a una persona que hace contribuciones significadas a la comunidad hispana de Indiana, por favor visite https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/campeones y completa el formulario de nominación antes del miércoles 16 de septiembre.

To nominate an individual making significant contributions to Indiana’s Hispanic community, please visit https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/campeones and complete the nomination form by Wednesday, Sept. 16.

 

Centrales en las celebraciones anuales de la Noche de la Herencia Hispana de Indy Eleven, los Premios Campeones de la Comunidad se otorgan cada año a líderes nominados sobre una variedad de categorías cívicas e industriales. En lugar de restringir los nominados a categorías, para la edición 2020 Indy Eleven aceptará nominaciones generales, con un énfasis puesto en los ciudadanos que combaten dos temas que afectan desproporcionadamente a la población hispana en los Estados Unidos este año: la pandemia COVID-19 y el esfuerzo en curso para erradicar el racismo sistémico que afecta a las comunidades de color.

Central to Indy Eleven’s annual Hispanic Heritage Night celebrations, the Campeones de la Comunidad Awards are bestowed each year to peer-nominated leaders across a variety of civic and industry categories. Rather than restrict nominees to categories, for the 2020 edition Indy Eleven will accept general nominations, with an emphasis placed on citizens combating two issues disproportionately effecting the Hispanic population across the United States this year – the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing effort to stamp out systemic racism affecting communities of color.

 

Los homenajeados de este año se unirán a los más de 30 Hoosiers que han recibido el premio desde la primera temporada de Indy Eleven en el campo en 2014.

This year’s honorees will join the more than 30 Hoosiers who have received the award since Indy Eleven’s first season on the field in 2014.

Indy Eleven is proud to announce the launch of the Indy Eleven Youth Soccer Program, a grass roots initiative that will support more than 15,000 young players across the State of Indiana.

The Indy Eleven Youth Soccer Program is designed to increase accessibility to soccer in communities and encourage players, coaches, referees, and parents to grow their passion for the sport by supporting the recreational soccer programs at member clubs. The program’s initial Founding Member clubs include:

• Westfield Youth Soccer Association (WYSA)/Indiana Fire Juniors (Hamilton County)
• Impact Soccer Club (Hancock County)
• South Central Soccer Academy (SCSA) (Johnson County)
• Cutters Soccer Club (Monroe County)

Indy Eleven is also finalizing details with other Founding Club partners which will further bolster the scope of players under the program’s umbrella. Those specific partners will be announced in the coming weeks.

“Alongside our partner clubs, the Indy Eleven Youth Soccer Program will expand opportunities for young players and their families to enjoy and appreciate the sport,” said Indy Eleven President and CEO Greg Stremlaw. “As Indiana’s professional club we want to ensure this program expands to support players throughout the state, and we sincerely thank our Founding Partners for providing a strong start towards achieving that goal.”

As part of the program, each registered recreational player will represent Indiana’s Team by wearing variations of Indy Eleven jerseys at their respective clubs and receive tickets to an Indy Eleven match. Assistance to member clubs includes items such as technical coaching expertise via the Indy Eleven Technical Staff and Youth Development Program; access to additional educational resources for players, parents, coaches, and referees; and the creation of revenue-generating partnership opportunities. In addition, Indy Eleven will host an annual Soccer Festival with each club to bring its community together in celebration of the sport.

“The Indy Eleven Youth Soccer Program provides an expansive outlet for our players and coaches to have a real impact on the development of the sport in Indiana by lending expertise and creating real bonds with club members,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “We look forward to providing training opportunities for coaches that can ensure their players have a more enjoyable experience in the sport, therefore encouraging players to play longer and ideally become lifelong soccer supporters.”

“Westfield Youth Soccer Association and Indiana Fire Juniors are extremely pleased to continue working in an expanded capacity with our hometown professional team.  For several years we have shared the Grand Park fields with Indy Eleven, and now we are proudly sharing the jerseys,” said Mark Webber, Indiana Fire Juniors Executive Director. “The technical and overall support from Indy Eleven for the program will go a long way in the promotion and development of the game we all love. WYSA is honored and fortunate to have the involvement of a professional club in our grass roots soccer programming, and we know our players will be excited to pull on their new Indy Eleven jerseys this fall!”

“On behalf of our recreational players, coaches, and volunteers from throughout our area who are part of our club, we are incredibly excited about this partnership with Indy Eleven,” said Nick Hargett, SCSA Assistant Director of Coaching. “This partnership allows our kids the chance to experience soccer all the way from the grass roots up to the professional level. We are proud to be an extension of the game here in our community alongside Indy Eleven.”

Clubs interested in learning more or becoming the newest member of the Indy Eleven Youth Soccer Rec Program can visit https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/rec-program for more details.

Indy Eleven is proud to announce the launch of the Indy Eleven Youth Soccer Program, a grass roots initiative that will support more than 15,000 young players across the State of Indiana.

The Indy Eleven Youth Soccer Program is designed to increase accessibility to soccer in communities and encourage players, coaches, referees, and parents to grow their passion for the sport by supporting the recreational soccer programs at member clubs. The program’s initial Founding Member clubs include:

• Westfield Youth Soccer Association (WYSA)/Indiana Fire Juniors (Hamilton County)
• Impact Soccer Club (Hancock County)
• South Central Soccer Academy (SCSA) (Johnson County)
• Cutters Soccer Club (Monroe County)

Indy Eleven is also finalizing details with other Founding Club partners which will further bolster the scope of players under the program’s umbrella. Those specific partners will be announced in the coming weeks.

“Alongside our partner clubs, the Indy Eleven Youth Soccer Program will expand opportunities for young players and their families to enjoy and appreciate the sport,” said Indy Eleven President and CEO Greg Stremlaw. “As Indiana’s professional club we want to ensure this program expands to support players throughout the state, and we sincerely thank our Founding Partners for providing a strong start towards achieving that goal.”

As part of the program, each registered recreational player will represent Indiana’s Team by wearing variations of Indy Eleven jerseys at their respective clubs and receive tickets to an Indy Eleven match. Assistance to member clubs includes items such as technical coaching expertise via the Indy Eleven Technical Staff and Youth Development Program; access to additional educational resources for players, parents, coaches, and referees; and the creation of revenue-generating partnership opportunities. In addition, Indy Eleven will host an annual Soccer Festival with each club to bring its community together in celebration of the sport.

“The Indy Eleven Youth Soccer Program provides an expansive outlet for our players and coaches to have a real impact on the development of the sport in Indiana by lending expertise and creating real bonds with club members,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “We look forward to providing training opportunities for coaches that can ensure their players have a more enjoyable experience in the sport, therefore encouraging players to play longer and ideally become lifelong soccer supporters.”

“Westfield Youth Soccer Association and Indiana Fire Juniors are extremely pleased to continue working in an expanded capacity with our hometown professional team.  For several years we have shared the Grand Park fields with Indy Eleven, and now we are proudly sharing the jerseys,” said Mark Webber, Indiana Fire Juniors Executive Director. “The technical and overall support from Indy Eleven for the program will go a long way in the promotion and development of the game we all love. WYSA is honored and fortunate to have the involvement of a professional club in our grass roots soccer programming, and we know our players will be excited to pull on their new Indy Eleven jerseys this fall!”

“On behalf of our recreational players, coaches, and volunteers from throughout our area who are part of our club, we are incredibly excited about this partnership with Indy Eleven,” said Nick Hargett, SCSA Assistant Director of Coaching. “This partnership allows our kids the chance to experience soccer all the way from the grass roots up to the professional level. We are proud to be an extension of the game here in our community alongside Indy Eleven.”

Clubs interested in learning more or becoming the newest member of the Indy Eleven Youth Soccer Rec Program can visit https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/rec-program for more details.

Indy Eleven fought stifling heat and a surging Louisville City FC squad tonight at Lynn Family Stadium, ultimately dropping a hard-fought 0-1 result in the latest installment of the Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest rivalry. Indy Eleven goalkeeper Evan Newton made four big stops on the night, but Louisville City captain Paolo DelPiccolo’s second half tally was enough to push the home side to a third straight victory.

Despite the setback, Indy Eleven (6W-3L-1D, 19 pts.) maintains a three-point lead over Louisville (5W-3L-1D, 16 pts.) in the tightly packed Group E standings that also includes Saint Louis FC sitting on 14 points. While the Kentucky side holds a game in hand on Indy Eleven, Indiana’s Team has the advantage of hosting five of its final six games at home – including two against LCFC – while Lou City has to close with four of seven on the road after restarting the 2020 campaign with an eight-game homestand at its new home ground.

“I think we played pretty decent in spells, even in the one where we lost the goal. We were disappointed by the chances we didn’t take as well as we could have, not hitting the target or not making their goalkeeper make a save,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “With where we are at now in the season, we have set ourselves up in a good spot with a lead in the group and almost all of our games at home to finish out. Sometimes when you have a disappointing result like tonight it’s good to see that team again the next time out, so we’ll recharge our focus and our energy and look forward to seeing them at our place next weekend.”

Coming off his USL Championship-record 50th career shutout 11 days ago against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, Newton picked up where he left off, guarding his left post three minutes in to turn aside a near post effort by Corben Bone. Lou City striker Napo Matsoso put Newton on notice nine minutes in with a floated effort from the corner of the area that drifted just wide left of frame.

Eleven forward Andrew Carleton was buzzing around the field to start the match, and a 19th minute sequence that began with his clean sliding tackle from behind on Bone in Indy’s defensive third led to him leading a dangerous chance at the other end. While LCFC ‘keeper Ben Lundt pounced on Carleton’s dangerous cross deep inside the six yard box, the effort seemed to awaken the Eleven attack, as chances by forward Nick Moon and defender Carl Haworth, making his return from an injury that saw him miss the last five contests, came in quick succession just a minute later.

While Lou City held much of the possession in the middle of the half, a 24th minute free kick service by Oscar Jimenez that was punched clear by Newton on his line marked the only real danger. A nifty build-up through Carleton and midfielder Tyler Gibson’s back-heel in the 33rd minute set up an onrushing Tyler Pasher, who dragged his effort from 25 yards just wide of the right post, leaving the Eastern Conference’s leading scorer wanting. The first half hydration break followed, as did mostly chances from distance by Louisville that didn’t threaten goal in the final 10 minutes of the stanza, sending the rivals to the halftime break scoreless.

While the second half struggled to come to life, Moon provided a spark in the 55th minute with a low effort from 20 yards that trailed just wide of the right post. Just after the hour mark it was Cam Lindley creating danger on the endline for Indy, his service finding Carleton near the penalty spot for a first-time shot that LCFC center back Alexis Souahy slid over to block inside the six.

It was a similar play to that one for Louisville City FC that finally moved the scoreboard in the 61st minute. Forward Antoine Hoppenot’s cutback through traffic found a streaking DelPiccolo 10 yards out for a redirect into the left-side netting that Newton could do nothing about, putting the home side up 1-0. Indy looked to counter quickly just two minutes later, but Haworth’s header off a Carleton free kick was gathered by Lundt. Newton showed up big a minute later by using both hands to bat away a strong shot by Bone, and he did the same on Hoppenot’s near-angle blast in the 70th minute.

The 80th minute looked to bring the chance Indy Eleven had been hoping for when Moon’s through ball split two Louisville defenders and put Pasher behind the backline, but Lundt’s charge off his line cut down the angle, forcing the Canadian attacker to send his chance just wide right.

As the match passed the stated five minutes of stoppage time, Indy Eleven had one last desperate attempt at an equalizer, and controversy ensued after Lundt rose to snag a long free kick into the area, only to bring the ball down on the head of Indy substitute forward Jeremy Rafanello. Fellow sub Ilija Ilic deposited the loose ball into the back of the net, but the play was whistled dead before the finish for a foul the visitors didn’t think was warranted, launching heated disapprovals by the Eleven both on the bench and the field. The match itself would be whistled dead 90 seconds later, resulting in a Louisville win – and even more anticipation for a rematch in 10 days’ time.

Said reunion will happen on Saturday, September 5, when the LIPAFC rivalry heads north up I-65 to Lucas Oil Stadium for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff. Tickets for the match are going fast but still available at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/tickets, and those who cannot be there in person can follow the action live on WISH-TV, ESPN+, Exitos Radio 94.3 FM/exitos943.com, and the @IndyElevenLive Twitter feed, presented by Central Indiana Honda Dealers.

 

USL Championship Regular Season – #LOUvIND

Louisville City FC  1 : 0  Indy Eleven

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 – 8:00 p.m. ET

Lynn Family Stadium – Louisville, Ken.

Attendance: 4,851

 

2020 USL Championship records

Indy Eleven (6W-3L-1D, 19 pts., 1st in Group E)

Louisville City FC (5W-3L-1D, 16 pts., 2nd in Group E)

 

Scoring Summary:

LOU – Paolo DelPiccolo (Antoine Hoppenot) 61’

Disciplinary Summary:

IND – Tyler Gibson (yellow card) 37’

IND – Karl Ouimette (yellow card) 74’

IND – Neveal Hackshaw (yellow card) 90+7’

 

Indy Eleven lineup (3-4-3, L–>R): Evan Newton; Neveal Hackshaw (captain), Mitch Osmond, Karl Ouimette; Cam Lindley (Jeremy Rafanello 87’), Drew Connor (Kenney Walker 78’), Tyler Gibson, Carl Haworth (Conner Antley 78’); Tyler Pasher, Andrew Carleton (Ilija Ilic 78’), Nick Moon

IND Substitutes: Jordan Farr (GK), Felicien Dumas

 

IND Stats: Shots: 7, Shots on Goal: 1, Possession: 45.3%, Passing Accuracy: 74.7%, Passes: 391, Fouls: 10, Corners: 0, Offsides: 3

Louisville City FC (4-3-3, L–>R): Ben Lundt; Oscar Jimenez, Alexis Souahy, Sean Totsch, Pat McMahon; Paolo DelPiccolo (captain) (Wes Charpie 78’), Speedy Williams, Corben Bone (Jonathan Gomez 88’); Antoine Hoppenot (Cameron Lancaster 88’), Luke Spencer (Brian Ownby 56’), Napo Matsoso

 

LOU Substitutes: Chris Hubbard (GK), Jason Johnson, Jimmy Ockford

LOU Stats: Shots: 9, Shots on goal: 5, Possession: 54.7%, Passing Accuracy: 80.3%, Passes: 471, Fouls: 7, Corners: 4, Offsides: 2

Indy Eleven fought stifling heat and a surging Louisville City FC squad tonight at Lynn Family Stadium, ultimately dropping a hard-fought 0-1 result in the latest installment of the Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest rivalry. Indy Eleven goalkeeper Evan Newton made four big stops on the night, but Louisville City captain Paolo DelPiccolo’s second half tally was enough to push the home side to a third straight victory.

Despite the setback, Indy Eleven (6W-3L-1D, 19 pts.) maintains a three-point lead over Louisville (5W-3L-1D, 16 pts.) in the tightly packed Group E standings that also includes Saint Louis FC sitting on 14 points. While the Kentucky side holds a game in hand on Indy Eleven, Indiana’s Team has the advantage of hosting five of its final six games at home – including two against LCFC – while Lou City has to close with four of seven on the road after restarting the 2020 campaign with an eight-game homestand at its new home ground.

“I think we played pretty decent in spells, even in the one where we lost the goal. We were disappointed by the chances we didn’t take as well as we could have, not hitting the target or not making their goalkeeper make a save,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “With where we are at now in the season, we have set ourselves up in a good spot with a lead in the group and almost all of our games at home to finish out. Sometimes when you have a disappointing result like tonight it’s good to see that team again the next time out, so we’ll recharge our focus and our energy and look forward to seeing them at our place next weekend.”

Coming off his USL Championship-record 50th career shutout 11 days ago against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, Newton picked up where he left off, guarding his left post three minutes in to turn aside a near post effort by Corben Bone. Lou City striker Napo Matsoso put Newton on notice nine minutes in with a floated effort from the corner of the area that drifted just wide left of frame.

Eleven forward Andrew Carleton was buzzing around the field to start the match, and a 19th minute sequence that began with his clean sliding tackle from behind on Bone in Indy’s defensive third led to him leading a dangerous chance at the other end. While LCFC ‘keeper Ben Lundt pounced on Carleton’s dangerous cross deep inside the six yard box, the effort seemed to awaken the Eleven attack, as chances by forward Nick Moon and defender Carl Haworth, making his return from an injury that saw him miss the last five contests, came in quick succession just a minute later.

While Lou City held much of the possession in the middle of the half, a 24th minute free kick service by Oscar Jimenez that was punched clear by Newton on his line marked the only real danger. A nifty build-up through Carleton and midfielder Tyler Gibson’s back-heel in the 33rd minute set up an onrushing Tyler Pasher, who dragged his effort from 25 yards just wide of the right post, leaving the Eastern Conference’s leading scorer wanting. The first half hydration break followed, as did mostly chances from distance by Louisville that didn’t threaten goal in the final 10 minutes of the stanza, sending the rivals to the halftime break scoreless.

While the second half struggled to come to life, Moon provided a spark in the 55th minute with a low effort from 20 yards that trailed just wide of the right post. Just after the hour mark it was Cam Lindley creating danger on the endline for Indy, his service finding Carleton near the penalty spot for a first-time shot that LCFC center back Alexis Souahy slid over to block inside the six.

It was a similar play to that one for Louisville City FC that finally moved the scoreboard in the 61st minute. Forward Antoine Hoppenot’s cutback through traffic found a streaking DelPiccolo 10 yards out for a redirect into the left-side netting that Newton could do nothing about, putting the home side up 1-0. Indy looked to counter quickly just two minutes later, but Haworth’s header off a Carleton free kick was gathered by Lundt. Newton showed up big a minute later by using both hands to bat away a strong shot by Bone, and he did the same on Hoppenot’s near-angle blast in the 70th minute.

The 80th minute looked to bring the chance Indy Eleven had been hoping for when Moon’s through ball split two Louisville defenders and put Pasher behind the backline, but Lundt’s charge off his line cut down the angle, forcing the Canadian attacker to send his chance just wide right.

As the match passed the stated five minutes of stoppage time, Indy Eleven had one last desperate attempt at an equalizer, and controversy ensued after Lundt rose to snag a long free kick into the area, only to bring the ball down on the head of Indy substitute forward Jeremy Rafanello. Fellow sub Ilija Ilic deposited the loose ball into the back of the net, but the play was whistled dead before the finish for a foul the visitors didn’t think was warranted, launching heated disapprovals by the Eleven both on the bench and the field. The match itself would be whistled dead 90 seconds later, resulting in a Louisville win – and even more anticipation for a rematch in 10 days’ time.

Said reunion will happen on Saturday, September 5, when the LIPAFC rivalry heads north up I-65 to Lucas Oil Stadium for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff. Tickets for the match are going fast but still available at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/indyeleven/tickets, and those who cannot be there in person can follow the action live on WISH-TV, ESPN+, Exitos Radio 94.3 FM/exitos943.com, and the @IndyElevenLive Twitter feed, presented by Central Indiana Honda Dealers.

 

USL Championship Regular Season – #LOUvIND

Louisville City FC  1 : 0  Indy Eleven

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 – 8:00 p.m. ET

Lynn Family Stadium – Louisville, Ken.

Attendance: 4,851

 

2020 USL Championship records

Indy Eleven (6W-3L-1D, 19 pts., 1st in Group E)

Louisville City FC (5W-3L-1D, 16 pts., 2nd in Group E)

 

Scoring Summary:

LOU – Paolo DelPiccolo (Antoine Hoppenot) 61’

Disciplinary Summary:

IND – Tyler Gibson (yellow card) 37’

IND – Karl Ouimette (yellow card) 74’

IND – Neveal Hackshaw (yellow card) 90+7’

 

Indy Eleven lineup (3-4-3, L–>R): Evan Newton; Neveal Hackshaw (captain), Mitch Osmond, Karl Ouimette; Cam Lindley (Jeremy Rafanello 87’), Drew Connor (Kenney Walker 78’), Tyler Gibson, Carl Haworth (Conner Antley 78’); Tyler Pasher, Andrew Carleton (Ilija Ilic 78’), Nick Moon

IND Substitutes: Jordan Farr (GK), Felicien Dumas

 

IND Stats: Shots: 7, Shots on Goal: 1, Possession: 45.3%, Passing Accuracy: 74.7%, Passes: 391, Fouls: 10, Corners: 0, Offsides: 3

Louisville City FC (4-3-3, L–>R): Ben Lundt; Oscar Jimenez, Alexis Souahy, Sean Totsch, Pat McMahon; Paolo DelPiccolo (captain) (Wes Charpie 78’), Speedy Williams, Corben Bone (Jonathan Gomez 88’); Antoine Hoppenot (Cameron Lancaster 88’), Luke Spencer (Brian Ownby 56’), Napo Matsoso

 

LOU Substitutes: Chris Hubbard (GK), Jason Johnson, Jimmy Ockford

LOU Stats: Shots: 9, Shots on goal: 5, Possession: 54.7%, Passing Accuracy: 80.3%, Passes: 471, Fouls: 7, Corners: 4, Offsides: 2