Indy Eleven 2024 soccer season
Indy Eleven2024 season |
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Owner | - Brian Bauer
Don Gottwald Shane Hageman Jeffrey Laborsky Fred Merritt Ersal Ozdemir Quinn Ricker Chris Traylor[1] |
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Head coach | Sean McAuley |
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Stadium | Carroll Stadium |
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USL Championship | Eastern Conference: 4th |
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U.S. Open Cup | Round of 16 |
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Top goalscorer | League: Blake, Williams (5) All: Blake, Williams (6) |
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Highest home attendance | 10,071 (April 27 vs. North Carolina) |
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Lowest home attendance | 8,451 (March 23 vs. Sacramento Republic) |
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Average home league attendance | 9,229 |
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Biggest win | 4–1 (May 18 vs Hartford) |
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Biggest defeat | 3–5, 2–4 (April 6 at Louisville, April 13 vs Charleston) |
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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 is also participating in the U.S. Open Cup.
Background
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
- As of match played May 18, 2024[8]
No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of birth (age) | Signed in | Previous club | League Apps. | Goals |
Goalkeepers |
0 | Hunter Sulte | | GK | April 25, 2002 (age 21) | 2024 | Portland Timbers (on loan) | 4 | 0 |
1 | Yannik Oettl | | GK | (1996-11-19) November 19, 1996 (age 27) | 2023 | Hartford Athletic | 25 | 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 | 9 | 0 |
3 | Aedan Stanley | | DF | (1999-12-13) December 13, 1999 (age 24) | 2024 | Miami FC | 10 | 0 |
5 | Callum Chapman-Page | | DF | (1995-11-06) November 6, 1995 (age 28) | 2023 | Miami FC | 15 | 1 |
15 | Adrián Diz Pe | | DF | (1994-03-04) March 4, 1994 (age 30) | 2023 | FC Tulsa | 39 | 4 |
23 | Younes Boudadi | | DF | (1996-01-23) January 23, 1996 (age 28) | 2023 | Hartford Athletic | 38 | 0 |
30 | Ben Ofeimu | | DF | (2000-09-30) September 30, 2000 (age 23) | 2024 | Miami FC | 5 | 1 |
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 | 43 | 1 |
8 | Jack Blake | | MF | (1994-09-22) September 22, 1994 (age 29) | 2023 | San Diego Loyal | 40 | 8 |
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) | 3 | 0 |
20 | Ben Mines | | MF | (2000-05-13) May 13, 2000 (age 24) | 2024 | Miami FC | 5 | 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 | 8 | 0 |
34 | Max Schneider | | MF | (2000-07-28) July 28, 2000 (age 23) | 2024 | St. Louis City 2 | 4 | 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 | 10 | 5 |
13 | Sebastián Guenzatti | | FW | (1991-07-08) July 8, 1991 (age 32) | 2023 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 44 | 12 |
17 | Tega Ikoba | | FW | (2003-08-14) August 14, 2003 (age 20) | 2024 | Portland Timbers (on loan) | 7 | 1 |
18 | Elliot Collier | | FW | (1995-02-22) February 22, 1995 (age 29) | 2024 | San Diego Loyal | 21 | 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 | 38 | 7 |
Non-competitive
Preseason
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]
Competitive
USL Championship
Standings
Updated to match(es) played on May 18, 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
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.
U.S. Open Cup
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
Statistics
Appearances and goals
- As of as of match played May 18, 2024.[17]
Disciplinary record
Clean sheets
Goals
Awards
Kits
Type | Shirt | Shorts | Socks | First appearance / Record |
Home | Blue | Blue | Blue | Match 3 vs. Sacramento / 4–2–1 |
Away | Red | Red | Red | Match 1 vs. Oakland / 3–2–1 |
See also
References
- ^ Brown, Alex (January 24, 2019). "Indy Eleven Changes Ownership Structure". InsideIndianaBusiness.com. Inside INdiana Business. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
- ^ Staff, USLChampionship com (2022-12-20). "USL Championship announces 2023 alignment, season format". USL Championship. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Recap - IND 3:0 DET". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "USL Championship Playoff Recap - CHS 5:0 IND". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Columbus Crew 1-0 Indy Eleven (Apr 26, 2023) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Indy Eleven, Head Coach Mark Lowry Part Ways". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Indy Eleven Announces Sean McAuley as Head Coach". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Indy Eleven roster". IndyEleven.com. Indy Eleven. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ "Indy Eleven Unveils Preseason Schedule". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "Indy Eleven Closes Preseason Action with 3-1 Win over Detroit City FC". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "Recap – IND 2:1 NC". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "Indy Eleven to Play Chicago Fire FC II in U.S. Open Cup Third Round". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "Indy Eleven 1-0 Chicago Fire FC II (18 Apr, 2024) Final Score - ESPN (AU)". ESPN. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ "Indy Eleven to Host San Antonio FC in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32". Indy Eleven. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Indy Eleven 2-0 San Antonio FC (May 8, 2024) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
- ^ "Schedule & Results | 2024 U.S. Open Cup". www.ussoccer.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Indy Eleven 2024 Stats". IndyEleven.com. Indy Eleven. Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
External links
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- Founded 2013
- Based in Indianapolis, Indiana
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