Preseason
Transfers
The preseason began for Indy Eleven on November 4, 2024, following their playoff loss to Rhode Island FC. On November 20, the club announced the initial 14 players who would remain for the 2025 season. [6] Notable returnees include 2024 joint-top league goalscorer for the team Jack Blake, who returns for a 3rd consecutive season, 2024 team assist leader Aedan Stanley, and Logan Neidlinger, who became the youngest player in team history to score a goal on August 11, 2024, against New Mexico United. [7] Among those initially not returning for 2025 include goalkeeper Hunter Sulte, who registered 11 assists in 2024 and returned to parent club Portland Timbers, overall 2024 team-leading goalscorer Augustine Williams, and midfielder Tyler Gibson, who has the 9th most appearances in franchise history for the team (79) and joined fellow USL Championship side Oakland Roots on December 3, 2024. [8] [9]
The team made several new player signings prior to the start of the season, including forward Edward Kizza on December 3, defenders Bruno Rendón and Pat Hogan on December 5 and 12, and goalkeeper Antony Siaha on December 10. [10] [11] [12] [13] Siaha departed the club in preseason, joining fellow USL Championship team Hartford Athletic on February 25. [14] Former Detroit City FC forward Elvis Amoh joined the club on January 7. [15] The club added goalkeeper Reice Charles-Cook from English sixth-tier team Welling United F.C. on January 21, and Swedish midfielder Oliver Brynéus was signed from Swedish third-tier team Tvååkers IF on January 23. [16] [17] Veteran defender Adrian Diz Pe departed the club to join Hartford Athletic on January 27, and midfielder James Murphy joined after departing Detroit City on January 29. [18] [19]
On February 4, MLS club Portland Timbers announced that goalkeeper Hunter Sulte would return to Indy for a second consecutive season. [20] Scottish defender Finn McRobb joined the club on February 7, having previously played for MLS Next Pro side Minnesota United FC 2. [21]
Regular season
The 2025 USL Championship schedule was released on December 19, 2024. [29]
March
Indy Eleven began their regular season with a 1–3 away victory against Miami FC on March 15. [30] [31] Midfielder Jack Blake scored the first competitive goal for the season in the 3rd minute, a successful penalty kick conversion following a foul against defender James Musa in the Miami box. Blake's goal was his seventh consecutive converted penalty. The opening goal was followed by an outside-the-box strike from captain Aodhan Quinn to double the lead in the 18th before debutant Patrick Hogan scored in the 35th minute. Miami's Kevin Hoyos scored a consolation goal in the 65th minute. [32] Both Blake and Hogan earned a spot in the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 2 following their performance. [33]
Indy continued their road campaign on March 22 against league debutants Lexington SC. Following a cagey first half, defender Bruno Rendón scored the opening goal in the 60th minute after gathering the ball off a deflected cross from Jack Blake. Lexington midfielder Marcus Epps would equalize in the 79th minute. The inaugural match between the two clubs ended in a 1–1 draw. [34]
Indy had their first home match on March 29 against 2024 USL Championship playoffs champions Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Indy opened the scoring in the 19th minute with Maalique Foster controlling a deflected cross from Aodhan Quinn and shooting into the net from the edge of the box. Colorado Springs would pull ahead with a double from Marco Micaletto on either side of halftime before Justin Dhillon scored to pull ahead by 2. Quinn would score in stoppage time via a direct free kick to cut the gap, but Indy would go on to lose their first match of the season 2–3. [35] Three former Boys in Blue featured for Colorado Springs: Jonas Fjeldberg, Duke Lacroix and Juan Tejada. [36]
April
April began with a 2–2 home league draw against North Carolina FC on April 5. For the fourth consecutive match, Indy Eleven scored first via an own goal after North Carolina midfielder Raheem Somersall deflected a corner kick from Aedan Stanley into the net in the 26th minute. Indy would pull further ahead immediately after the break, with forward Edward Kizza scored his first goal for the club in the 48th minute. North Carolina pulled a goal back after Evan Conway scored in the 51st minute and finally equalized in the closing seconds of the match, as defender Conor Donovan headed the ball home off of a free kick. [37] [38]
Indy's league match at Hartford, originally scheduled for April 12, was postponed prior to the match due to an unplayable field condition and rescheduled for September 3. [39] [40]
The first non-league competitive match of the season was an Open Cup match at home against Miami FC on April 16, which ended in a 1–0 victory for Indy in added time. Defender Hayden White scored the only goal of the match following an Indy corner. [41]
Indy's second home game of the month was on April 19 against fellow Eastern Conference club Charleston Battery. Charleston forward MD Myers scored twice within the first 10 minutes to give the visitors an early 2–0 lead. Arturo Rodriguez scored shortly after the half to put Charleston up by three. Indy striker Elvis Amoh scored a consolation goal in the 94th minute, his first goal with the club, to end the match as a 1–3 loss. [42]
Indy then traveled to face USL League One side Forward Madison FC on April 26 for the team's debut match in the USL Cup. Following a tepid first half at Breese Stevens Field in Madison, Indy broke the deadlock with quick pair of goals from Aodhan Quinn and Jack Blake before Elvis Amoh scored a brace in the final 9 minutes of the match to give Indy an 0–4 away victory. [43]
May
Like the previous month, May began with Indy Eleven drawing 2–2 with Eastern Conference rivals Detroit City FC on May 3. Following two early goal from Detroit's Connor Rutz and Darren Smith, Elvis Amoh scored on either side of halftime in his first start of the season to grab a point for the Boys in Blue. [44]
Indy then travelled to Pennsylvania to face Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union in the Round of 32 in the U.S. Open Cup on May 7. Indy held the MLS side to a 1–1 draw in regulation and added time thanks to a goal from Elvis Amoh and failed to advance following a 5–4 penalty shootout loss. [45] [46]
Indy travelled to California to take on Sacramento Republic in the league, ending in a 1–1 draw. Indy's Elvis Amoh scored in the 36th minute to put the team in the lead, but the team failed to hold on to the game, conceding a penalty in the 96th minute to draw the match. [47]
The Eleven were on the road for a third straight match on May 16, traveling to face Western Conference side El Paso Locomotive FC. [48] The team fell to three goals from Amando Moreno, Eric Calvillo and Frank Daroma before Edward Kizza pulled one back in the 85th minute. [49]
Indy's fourth consecutive road match took place on May 24 against USL League One side One Knoxville SC. A lone goal by Elvis Amoh at the start of the second half resulted in a 0–1 victory for the Eleven, as well as extending their undefeated streak in the USL Cup. [50]
Back home in Indianapolis on May 28, Indy Eleven faced Eastern Conference side Hartford Athletic in the league. The match ended in a 4–4 draw thanks to two goals from Romario Williams and a goal each from Ben Ofeimu and Jack Blake. [51] The draw meant Indy remained winless in the league at home. [52]
June
June began for Indy Eleven with a league away match against Birmingham Legion. Indy scored in the 4th minute of the match with a 25-yard outside-the-box shot from Cam Lindley following a deflection by Jack Blake. [53] The match ended in a 0–1 victory for the Eleven, the team's first league victory since their opening day win over Miami FC on March 15. [54]
On June 14, Indy won their first home league match of the season with a 1–0 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, thanks to a strike from Jack Blake in first half stoppage time. [55] [56]
Following two successive 1–0 victories, Indy Eleven hosted Western Conference side Las Vegas Lights on June 21. The match ended in a close-fought 0–1 defeat for the Eleven, despite having more shots on target and a larger amount of possession throughout. [57] This marked the first game in any competition all season where Indy was held scoreless. [58]
Indy's next game was a midweek home match at the Tampa Bay Rowdies on June 25. Following a thunderstorm delay and a late start, Indy went ahead via an outside-the-box volley from Maalique Foster in first half stoppage time, only to fall behind in the second half following goals from Tampa Bay players Blake Bodily, Laurence Wyke and former Indy player Nick Moon to end in a 3–1 loss. [59]
July
Indy began July with a decisive 3–0 home victory against Monterey Bay on July 5, thanks to goals from Aodhan Quinn, Jack Blake and Romario Williams. [60] [61]
Continuing an upturn in form, Indy hosted 2024 USL Championship playoffs finalists Rhode Island FC on July 12. [62] Indy won 1–0 off of a team goal with contributions from Cam Lindley and Aodhan Quinn that was finally scored by Romario Williams. [63]
Following two quick home victories, Indy sat above the playoff line as they travelled to visit North Carolina FC on July 18. The reverse fixture ended in a 2–2 draw in Indianapolis on April 5. North Carolina scored early in the first half, and Indy midfielder James Murphy scored his first goal for the club to equalize in the 43rd minute. [64] The game got away from Indy in the second half with North Carolina scoring three additional goals. Jack Blake scored a consolation penalty in the 93rd minute, bringing his total league season goals to 5 and ending the match in a 2–4 defeat. [65]
Indy returned to cup play in the USL Cup when they hosted FC Tulsa on July 26, earning a 2–1 victory that resulted in the team topping their group and advancing to the quarterfinals. [66]
August
Following a July with three victories and only one defeat, Indy returned to league play on August 2 against the Tampa Bay Rowdies. [67] Indy fell behind early after striker Woobens Pacius scored in the 12th minute but equalized before halftime thanks to a headed goal from Ben Ofeimu. Tampa Bay pulled ahead in the second half with two goals to defeat the Eleven 1–3. [68]
Indy's first August away match came against Detroit City FC on August 9. Indy went down a player early following a 30th minute red card shown against Bruno Rendón, and fell behind after the ball was deflected into the net by a James Musa own goal in the 57th minute. [69] Indy lost the match 0–1, the team's first ever loss to Detroit City in four total meetings. [70]
The Eleven fell to a fourth straight league defeat on August 16, in a 3–2 away loss to Loudoun United FC. [71] Despite goals from James Musa and Elvis Amoh keeping the team in the lead until the 82nd minute, a pair of goals from Loudoun pushed Indy below the playoff line. [72]
On August 20, Indy were eliminated from USL Cup competition in the quarterfinals following a 1–1 home draw and 5–6 penalty shootout home loss to USL League One side Greenville Triumph SC. [73]
Following a difficult start to the month, Indy resumed league play on August 23 at home against Miami FC. [74] Despite falling behind early thanks to a goal from Miami's Francisco Bonfiglio, a brace from Jack Blake and goal from Patrick Hogan led Indy to a 3–2 home victory, the team's first league win since a 1–0 victory over Rhode Island FC on July 12. [75]
Indy ended August with a home defeat in the LIPAFC rivalry, falling 1–3 to Louisville City despite scoring in the game's 2nd minute. [76]
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