2024 Indy Eleven season

The 2024 Indy Eleven season is the current season for Indy Eleven, a professional soccer club based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is also the club's eleventh season of existence, their eleventh consecutive season in the second tier of American soccer, and their seventh season in the USL Championship. The team also participated in the U.S. Open Cup.

Indy Eleven
2024 season
Owner
List
  • Brian Bauer
    Don Gottwald
    Shane Hageman
    Jeffrey Laborsky
    Fred Merritt
    Ersal Ozdemir
    Quinn Ricker
    Chris Traylor[1]
Head coachSean McAuley
StadiumCarroll Stadium
USL ChampionshipEastern Conference: 6th
U.S. Open CupRound of 16
Top goalscorerLeague: Jack Blake (4)
All: Jack Blake (5)
Highest home attendance10,071
(April 27 vs. North Carolina)
Lowest home attendance8,451
(March 23 vs. Sacramento Republic)
Average home league attendance9,031
Biggest win2–0
(May 8 vs San Antonio)
Biggest defeat3–5, 2–4
(April 6 at Louisville, April 13 vs Charleston)
← 2023
2025 →

Background edit

The previous season was the second consecutive season where the USL played a 34-match schedule divided into two conferences with both conferences having a single table. While being the first where all sides from both conferences played against each other.[2]

The 2023 season was seen as relatively successful for Indy, as they qualified for the USL Championship Playoffs for the first time since 2019 by finishing 6th in the Eastern Conference.[3] The team lost to eventual finalists Charleston Battery in the Conference Quarterfinals on October 22, 2023.[4] The team exited the U.S. Open Cup in the third round with a 1–0 away loss to MLS side Columbus Crew on April 26, 2023.[5]

Following the conclusion of the 2023 season the club parted ways with head coach Mark Lowry, who later became the head coach for MLS Next Pro side Real Monarchs.[6] The team announced the arrival of former Manchester United player and Minnesota United interim head coach Sean McAuley as their new head coach on January 8, 2024.[7]

Roster edit

As of match played May 4, 2024[8]
No. Name Nationality Position(s) Date of birth (age) Signed in Previous club Apps. Goals
Goalkeepers
0 Hunter Sulte   GK April 25, 2002 (age 21) 2024   Portland Timbers (on loan) 3 0
1 Yannik Oettl   GK (1996-11-19) November 19, 1996 (age 27) 2023   Hartford Athletic 24 0
24 Hayden Vostal   GK (2005-10-18) October 18, 2005 (age 18) 2024   Indy Eleven Academy 0 0
46 Cayden Crawford   GK (2006-09-29) September 29, 2006 (age 17) 2024   Indy Eleven Academy 0 0
Defenders
2 Josh O'Brien   DF (2003-02-07) February 7, 2003 (age 21) 2024   Hamilton Academical 7 0
3 Aedan Stanley   DF (1999-12-13) December 13, 1999 (age 24) 2024   Miami FC 8 0
5 Callum Chapman-Page   DF (1995-11-06) November 6, 1995 (age 28) 2023   Miami FC 14 1
15 Adrián Diz Pe   DF (1994-03-04) March 4, 1994 (age 30) 2023   FC Tulsa 37 3
23 Younes Boudadi   DF (1996-01-23) January 23, 1996 (age 28) 2023   Hartford Athletic 36 0
30 Ben Ofeimu   DF (2000-09-30) September 30, 2000 (age 23) 2024   Miami FC 3 0
37 Logan Neidlinger   DF (2005-09-06) September 6, 2005 (age 18) 2024   Indy Eleven Adacemy 0 0
44 Macauley King   DF (1995-10-04) October 4, 1995 (age 28) 2023   Colorado Springs Switchbacks 13 0
55 Maverick McCoy   DF (2007-07-24) July 24, 2007 (age 16) 2024   Indy Eleven Adacemy 0 0
Midfielders
6 Cameron Lindley   MF (1997-07-18) July 18, 1997 (age 26) 2013   Colorado Springs Switchbacks 41 1
8 Jack Blake   MF (1994-09-22) September 22, 1994 (age 29) 2023   San Diego Loyal 38 7
12 Diego Sanchez   MF (2004-12-12) December 12, 2004 (age 19) 2023   Indiana Fire Academy 2 0
14 Aodhan Quinn   MF (1992-03-22) March 22, 1992 (age 32) 2023   Phoenix Rising 28 9
16 Laurence Wootton   MF (2000-01-10) January 10, 2000 (age 24) 2024   Chicago Fire (on loan) 1 0
20 Ben Mines   MF (2000-05-13) May 13, 2000 (age 23) 2024   Miami FC 4 0
21 Ethan O'Brien   MF (2001-01-24) January 24, 2001 (age 23) 2024   Notre Dame 0 0
22 Tyler Gibson   MF (1991-01-12) January 12, 1991 (age 33) 2024   Louisville City 7 0
34 Max Schneider   MF (2000-07-28) July 28, 2000 (age 23) 2024   St. Louis City 2 3 0
39 Nikola Ivetic   MF (2007-06-29) June 29, 2007 (age 16) 2024   Indy Eleven Academy 0 0
Forwards
7 Karsen Henderlong   FW (2000-09-24) September 24, 2000 (age 23) 2024   Indiana University 2 0
9 Augustine Williams   FW (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 26) 2024   Charleston Battery 7 2
13 Sebastián Guenzatti   FW (1991-07-08) July 8, 1991 (age 32) 2023   Tampa Bay Rowdies 42 12
17 Tega Ikoba   FW (2003-08-14) August 14, 2003 (age 20) 2024   Portland Timbers (on loan) 6 1
18 Elliot Collier   FW (1995-02-22) February 22, 1995 (age 29) 2024   San Diego Loyal 19 2
32 Benji Chavarria   FW (2005-09-07) September 7, 2005 (age 18) 2023   Indy Eleven Academy 1 0
42 Douglas Martínez   FW (1997-06-05) June 5, 1997 (age 26) 2023   Sacramento Republic 36 6

Non-competitive edit

Preseason edit

The Eleven released their preseason schedule on January 19, 2024. Six games were announced, four home games and two away games. The Eleven faced clubs in the USL Championship, MLS Next Pro, USL League One, and one collegiate team.[9]

The Eleven concluded their preseason games following a 3–1 victory over Detroit City on February 29. They ended their preseason series undefeated with five wins and one draw, and a +16 goal differential.[10]

February 6 Friendly Pittsburgh Riverhounds 0–0 Indy Eleven Pittsburgh, PA
12:00 PM EST Report Stadium: Highmark Stadium
February 10 Friendly Indy Eleven 2–0 Chicago Fire FC II Westfield, IN
6:30 PM EST
Report Stadium: Grand Park
February 13 Friendly Indy Eleven 5–0 Indiana Wesleyan University Westfield, IN
2:00 PM EST
Report Stadium: Grand Park
February 18 Friendly Indy Eleven 7–1 Columbus Crew 2 Westfield, IN
3:00 PM EST
Report
  • Unknown   24'
Stadium: Grand Park
February 24 Friendly Lexington SC 0–1 Indy Eleven Lexington, KY
Report
  • Unknown   unknown'
February 29 Friendly Indy Eleven 3–1 Detroit City Westfield, IN
3:00 PM EST
Report
  • Unknown   pen' (17)
Stadium: Grand Park

Competitive edit

USL Championship edit

Standings edit

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Charleston Battery 10 7 0 3 25 7 +18 24 Playoffs
2 Louisville City FC 7 6 1 0 23 7 +16 18
3 Detroit City FC 7 5 1 1 10 6 +4 16
4 Tampa Bay Rowdies 8 3 1 4 17 11 +6 13
5 Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 8 3 3 2 7 7 0 11
6 Indy Eleven 9 3 4 2 14 17 −3 11
7 Birmingham Legion FC 8 3 3 2 8 13 −5 11
8 Hartford Athletic 7 3 4 0 7 14 −7 9
9 Loudoun United FC 9 2 5 2 10 15 −5 8
10 Rhode Island FC 8 1 2 5 7 11 −4 8
11 Miami FC 9 2 6 1 11 16 −5 7
12 North Carolina FC 9 1 4 4 8 12 −4 7
Updated to match(es) played on May 10, 2024. Source: USL Championship Standings
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) head-to-head goal differential; 3) points-per game within conference; 4) total wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) total goals scored; 7) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots

Match results edit

The league announced the 34 week regular season campaign for every club on December 18, 2023. Indy began their season away to Western Conference side Oakland Roots on March 9, with their home opener taking place in week three against Sacramento Republic on March 23.

The season consists of 34 matches, with the Eleven playing home and away against each Eastern Conference opponent. Indy will face expansion club Rhode Island FC for the first time ever on July 5, and also played against North Carolina FC for the first time since 2020 on April 27.[11] The top 8 teams in the Eastern Conference will qualify for the 2024 USL Championship playoffs.

March 9 1 Oakland Roots 2–1 Indy Eleven Hayward, CA
10:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Pioneer Stadium
Attendance: 5,146
Referee: Elton Garcia
March 16 2 Memphis 901 FC 1–2 Indy Eleven Memphis, TN
4:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Autozone Park
Attendance: 2,621
Referee: Sergii Demianchuk
March 23 3 Indy Eleven 1–1 Sacramento Republic Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 8,451
Referee: Joshua Encarnación
March 30 4 Indy Eleven 1–2 Detroit City Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 9,044
Referee: Velimir Stefanovic
April 6 5 Louisville City 5–3 Indy Eleven Louisville, KY
4:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 11,330
Referee: Jeremy Scheer
April 13 6 Indy Eleven 2–4 Charleston Battery Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 8,556
Referee: Greg Dopka
April 20 7 Colorado Springs Switchbacks 1–1 Indy Eleven Colorado Springs, CO
8:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Weidner Field
Attendance: 6,687
Referee: Trevor Wiseman
April 27 8 Indy Eleven 2–1 North Carolina FC Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 10,071
Referee: Eric Tattersall
May 4 9 Monterey Bay 0–1 Indy Eleven Seaside, CA
10:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Cardinale Stadium
Attendance: 4,504
Referee: Corbyn May
May 12 10 Miami FC v Indy Eleven Miami, FL
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: FIU Stadium
May 18 11 Indy Eleven v Hartford Athletic Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Carroll Stadium
May 25 12 Indy Eleven v Phoenix Rising Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Carroll Stadium
June 1 13 Pittsburgh Riverhounds v Indy Eleven Pittsburgh, PA
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Highmark Stadium
June 9 14 Birmingham Legion v Indy Eleven Birmingham, AL
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Protective Stadium
June 15 15 Indy Eleven v San Antonio FC Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Carroll Stadium
June 22 16 Indy Eleven v Orange County Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Carroll Stadium
July 5 17 Rhode Island FC v Indy Eleven Smithfield, RI
7:30 PM EDT Stadium: Beirne Stadium
July 13 18 Indy Eleven v Loudoun United Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Carroll Stadium
July 20 19 Indy Eleven v Tampa Bay Rowdies Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Carroll Stadium
July 26 20 FC Tulsa v Indy Eleven Tulsa, OK
8:30 PM EDT Stadium: ONEOK Field
August 2 21 Charleston Battery v Indy Eleven Mount Pleasant, SC
7:30 PM EDT Stadium: Patriots Point Soccer Complex
August 7 22 Indy Eleven v Rhode Island FC Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Carroll Stadium
August 11 23 Indy Eleven v New Mexico United Indianapolis, IN
5:00 PM EDT Stadium: Carroll Stadium
August 24 24 Las Vegas Lights v Indy Eleven Las Vegas, NV
10:30 PM EDT Stadium: Cashman Field
August 31 25 Indy Eleven v Pittsburgh Riverhounds Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Carroll Stadium
September 7 26 Hartford Athletic v Indy Eleven Hartford, CT
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Trinity Health Stadium
September 14 27 Indy Eleven v El Paso Locomotive Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Carroll Stadium
September 21 28 North Carolina FC v Indy Eleven Cary, NC
7:30 PM EDT Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park
September 28 29 Indy Eleven v Miami FC Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Carroll Stadium
October 5 30 Indy Eleven v Louisville City Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Carroll Stadium
October 8 31 Loudoun United v Indy Eleven Leesburg, VA
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Segra Field
October 12 32 Detroit City v Indy Eleven Hamtramck, MI
4:00 PM EDT Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
October 19 33 Indy Eleven v Birmingham Legion Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Carroll Stadium
October 26 34 Tampa Bay Rowdies v Indy Eleven St. Petersburg, FL
7:30 PM EDT Stadium: Al Lang Stadium

U.S. Open Cup edit

As a member of the USL Championship, Indy Eleven entered the U.S. Open Cup tournament in the third round.[12] The Eleven qualified for the Round of 32 for the first time since 2016 with a 1–0 victory over the Chicago Fire FC II on April 17, the team's first away victory in the U.S. Open Cup and their first shutout of the season.[13]

The draw for the Round of 32 took place on April 18, with the Eleven hosting fellow USL Championship club San Antonio FC at home on May 8. On April 18, the Eleven announced that the match against San Antonio would be played at the Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis.[14] The Eleven defeated San Antonio 2–0 to advance to the Round of 16 for the first time in their history and will host fellow USL Championship club Detroit City FC, who defeated MLS side Houston Dynamo in the Round of 32.[15][16]

Match results edit

April 17 Third round Chicago Fire FC II   0–1   Indy Eleven Bridgeview, IL
8:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
Attendance: 326
Referee: Peter Bernardy
May 8 Round of 32 Indy Eleven   2–0   San Antonio FC Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Sellick Bowl
Referee: Kyle Johnston
May 22 Round of 16 Indy Eleven   v   Detroit City FC Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Carroll Stadium

Statistics edit

Appearances and goals edit

As of as of match played May 8, 2024.[17]
No. Pos Nat Player Total USLC U.S. Open Cup
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
0 GK   USA Hunter Sulte 4 0 3 0 1 0
1 GK   GER Yannik Oettl 7 0 6 0 1 0
2 DF   IRL Josh O'Brien 9 0 7 0 2 0
3 DF   USA Aedan Stanley 11 0 9 0 2 0
5 DF   ENG Callum Chapman-Page 6 0 6 0 0 0
6 MF   USA Cam Lindley 9 0 8 0 1 0
7 FW   USA Karsen Henderlong 2 0 2 0 0 0
8 MF   SCO Jack Blake 11 5 9 4 2 1
9 FW   SLE Augustine Williams 10 3 8 2 2 1
12 MF   USA Diego Sanchez 1 0 0 0 1 0
13 FW   URU Sebastian Guenzatti 10 2 9 2 1 0
14 MF   USA Aodhan Quinn 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 DF   CUB Adrian Diz Pe 11 0 9 0 2 0
16 MF   ENG Laurence Wootton 2 0 1 0 1 0
17 MF   USA Tega Ikoba 9 1 7 1 2 0
18 FW   NZL Elliot Collier 10 1 8 1 2 0
20 MF   USA Ben Mines 6 0 4 0 2 0
21 MF   IRL Ethan O'Brien 1 0 0 0 1 0
22 MF   USA Tyler Gibson 10 0 8 0 2 0
23 DF   MAR Younes Boudadi 6 0 5 0 1 0
24 GK   USA Hayden Vostal 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 DF   USA Ben Ofeimu 5 0 3 0 2 0
32 FW   USA Benji Chavarria 0 0 0 0 0 0
34 MF   GER Max Schneider 6 0 4 0 2 0
37 DF   USA Logan Neidlinger 0 0 0 0 0 0
39 MF   USA Nikola Ivetic 0 0 0 0 0 0
42 FW   HON Douglas Martinez 9 3 7 2 2 1
44 DF   ENG Macauley King 3 0 2 0 1 0
46 GK   USA Cayden Crawford 0 0 0 0 0 0
55 DF   USA Maverick McCoy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Players who left Indy during the season:
4 DF   USA Danny Barbir 3 0 3 0 0 0
30 DF   USA Jay Klein 0 0 0 0 0 0
50 FW   SLV Roberto Molina 5 0 5 0 0 0

Source: Indy stats

Disciplinary record edit

No. Pos. Name USLC U.S. Open Cup Total
           
1 GK   Yannik Oettl 1 0 0 0 1 0
2 DF   Josh O'Brien 1 0 0 0 1 0
3 DF   Aedan Stanley 2 0 0 0 2 0
5 DF   Callum Chapman-Page 4 0 0 0 4 0
6 MF   Cameron Lindley 2 0 0 0 2 0
7 FW   Karsen Henderlong 1 0 0 0 1 0
8 MF   Jack Blake 3 0 0 0 3 0
13 FW   Sebastián Guenzatti 1 0 1 0 2 0
15 DF   Adrián Diz Pe 3 0 1 0 4 0
17 FW   Tega Ikoba 1 0 0 0 1 0
18 FW   Elliot Collier 1 0 0 0 1 0
22 MF   Tyler Gibson 0 0 1 0 1 0
23 DF   Younes Boudadi 2 0 0 0 2 0
30 DF   Ben Ofeimu 1 0 1 0 2 0
34 MF   Max Schneider 1 0 1 0 2 0
42 FW   Douglas Martínez 3 0 0 0 3 0
44 DF   Macauley King 1 0 0 0 1 0

Source: Indy Stats

Clean sheets edit

No. Name USLC U.S. Open Cup Total Games Played
0   Hunter Sulte 1 1 2 4
1   Yannik Oettl 0 1 1 7
24   Hayden Vostal 0 0 0 0
46   Cayden Crawford 0 0 0 0

Source: Indy stats

Goals edit

No. Name USLC U.S. Open Cup Total Games Played
8   Jack Blake 4 1 5 10
9   Augustine Williams 2 1 3 9
13   Sebastian Guenzatti 2 0 2 9
17   Tega Ikoba 1 0 1 8
18   Elliot Collier 1 0 1 10
42   Douglas Martinez 2 1 3 8

Source: Indy stats

Awards edit

USL Championship Team of the Week Selections
Week Starters Bench Opponent(s) Link
1   Jack Blake Oakland Roots [1]
1   Younes Boudadi Oakland Roots [2]
2   Jack Blake Memphis 901 [3]
2   Aedan Stanley Memphis 901 [4]
3   Jack Blake Louisville City [5]
8   Callum Chapman-Page North Carolina [6]
9   Jack Blake   Adrian Diz Pe Monterey Bay [7]

Kits edit

 
 
 
 
 
Home
 
 
 
 
 
 
Away
Type Shirt Shorts Socks First appearance / Record
Home Blue Blue Blue Match 3 vs. Sacramento / 3–2–1
Away Red Red Red Match 1 vs. Oakland / 2–2–1

See also edit

References edit

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  2. ^ Staff, USLChampionship com (2022-12-20). "USL Championship announces 2023 alignment, season format". USL Championship. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
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  4. ^ "USL Championship Playoff Recap - CHS 5:0 IND". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  5. ^ "Columbus Crew 1-0 Indy Eleven (Apr 26, 2023) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  6. ^ "Indy Eleven, Head Coach Mark Lowry Part Ways". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  7. ^ "Indy Eleven Announces Sean McAuley as Head Coach". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  8. ^ "Indy Eleven roster". IndyEleven.com. Indy Eleven. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  9. ^ "Indy Eleven Unveils Preseason Schedule". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  10. ^ "Indy Eleven Closes Preseason Action with 3-1 Win over Detroit City FC". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  11. ^ "Recap – IND 2:1 NC". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  12. ^ "Indy Eleven to Play Chicago Fire FC II in U.S. Open Cup Third Round". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  13. ^ "Indy Eleven 1-0 Chicago Fire FC II (18 Apr, 2024) Final Score - ESPN (AU)". ESPN. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  14. ^ "Indy Eleven to Host San Antonio FC in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  15. ^ "Indy Eleven 2-0 San Antonio FC (May 8, 2024) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  16. ^ "Schedule & Results | 2024 U.S. Open Cup". www.ussoccer.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  17. ^ "Indy Eleven 2024 Stats". IndyEleven.com. Indy Eleven. Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.

External links edit