2025 Indy Eleven season

Indy Eleven
2025 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: 7th
USL PlayoffsTBD
U.S. Open CupRound of 32
USL CupGroup stage
Top goalscorerLeague: Amoh, Blake: 4
All: Amoh: 8
Highest home attendance10,202
(March 29 vs Colorado Springs)
Lowest home attendance4,366
(April 16 vs Miami FC)
Average home league attendance9,200
Biggest win4–0
(April 26 at Madison)
Biggest defeat1–3
(April 19 vs Charleston, May 16 at El Paso, June 25 at Tampa Bay)

The 2025 Indy Eleven season is the current season for Indy Eleven, a professional soccer club based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is the club's twelfth season of existence, their twelfth consecutive season in the second tier of American soccer, and their eighth season in the USL Championship. The team is also participating in the U.S. Open Cup for the 10th time and the interleague USL Cup for the first time.

Background

The 2024 season was a historic success for Indy Eleven. The first season under new head coach Sean McAuley, the club finished in 4th place in the USL Championship Eastern Conference, their best league finish since 2019, and clinched their first home playoff game since 2019. The team achieved a club record 12-game unbeaten streak in all competitions from their 1–0 U.S. Open Cup win over Chicago Fire FC II on April 17 to a 1–0 league win over San Antonio FC on June 15.[2] Midfielder Jack Blake and forward Augustine Williams each scored a club-leading 10 league goals, and Williams' 13 total goals were the highest for the team since Éamon Zayed's record 16 goals in 2016.[3]

Indy Eleven reached the semifinals of the 2024 U.S. Open Cup for the first time in their history, defeating Major League Soccer (MLS) side Atlanta United in the process and becoming only the 10th non-MLS side to reach the semifinals since 1996. The victory over Atlanta United also marked the club's first-ever victory over an MLS side in a competitive match.[4]

Indy ended the 2024 season with a conference quarterfinal home loss to eventual finalists Rhode Island FC on November 3, 2024.[5]

Summary

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]

Preseason friendlies

On January 16, fellow USL Championship club Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC announced a preseason friendly against Indy Eleven, scheduled to take place on February 12 at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield.[22] The remainder of the club's preseason games were announced on January 12. The team faced MLS Next Pro side Columbus Crew II on January 31 and will also play Chicago Fire II, FC Cincinnati 2, and USL League One club Forward Madison FC.[23]

Indy Eleven's preseason matches began with a 1–1 draw away to MLS Next Pro side Columbus Crew SC II on January 31, followed by a 1–2 loss at home the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on February 12 and a 0–3 away victory behind closed doors against Chicago Fire II.[24][25][26] The Eleven followed up with a 5–0 home victory over Forward Madison FC on February 21 and a 3–1 home win over FC Cincinnati 2.[27][28]

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 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]

Roster

As of June 30, 2025[62]
No. Name Nationality Position(s) Date of birth (age) Signed in Previous club League Apps. League Goals
Goalkeepers
0 Hunter Sulte GK (2002-04-25) April 25, 2002 2024, 2025 Portland Timbers 39 0
23 Reice Charles-Cook GK (1994-04-08) April 8, 1994 2025 Welling United F.C. 1 0
44 Ryan Hunsucker[note 1] GK (2007-07-29) July 29, 2007 2025 Indy Eleven Academy 0 0
Defenders
2 Josh O'Brien DF (2003-02-07) February 7, 2003 2024 Hamilton Academical 34 1
3 Patrick Hogan DF (1997-09-17) September 17, 1997 2024 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 13 1
4 Finn McRobb DF (2002-01-30) January 30, 2002 2025 Minnesota United FC 2 7 0
16 Aedan Stanley DF (1999-12-13) December 13, 1999 2024 Miami FC 40 0
27 Bruno Rendón DF (2000-05-07) May 7, 2000 2024 Northern Colorado Hailstorm 11 1
30 Ben Ofeimu DF (2000-09-30) September 30, 2000 2024 Miami FC 39 2
33 Hayden White DF (1995-04-15) April 15, 1995 2024 Ebbsfleet United 15 0
41 James Musa DF (1992-04-01) April 1, 1992 2024 Colorado Springs Switchbacks 20 1
55 Maverick McCoy[note 2] DF (2007-07-24) July 24, 2007 2024 Indy Eleven Academy 0 0
Midfielders
5 James Murphy MF (1997-09-17) September 17, 1997 2025 Detroit City FC 14 0
6 Cameron Lindley MF (1997-07-18) July 18, 1997 2020, 2023 Colorado Springs Switchbacks 84 2
8 Jack Blake MF (1994-09-22) September 22, 1994 2023 San Diego Loyal 70 17
14 Aodhan Quinn MF (1992-03-22) March 22, 1992 2023 Phoenix Rising 53 12
17 Logan Neidlinger MF (2005-09-06) September 6, 2005 2024 Indy Eleven Academy 18 1
21 Oliver Brynéus MF (1998-09-05) September 5, 1998 2025 Tvååkers IF 7 0
32 Brem Soumaoro MF (1996-08-08) August 8, 1996 2024 York United FC 11 0
Forwards
9 Romario Williams FW (1994-08-15) August 15, 1994 2024 Hartford Athletic 23 5
18 Elliot Collier FW (1995-02-22) February 22, 1995 2024 San Diego Loyal 50 6
19 Edward Kizza FW (1998-12-17) December 17, 1998 2024 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 14 2
22 Elvis Amoh FW (1992-02-02) February 2, 1992 2025 Detroit City FC 14 4
99 Maalique Foster FW (1996-11-05) November 5, 1996 2024 Colorado Springs Switchbacks 24 3

Transfers

In

No. Pos. Player Transferred from Fee/notes Date Source
Preseason transfers
19 FW Edward Kizza Pittsburgh Riverhounds Free transfer 12/3/24 [1]
27 DF Bruno Rendón Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC Undisclosed 12/5/24 [2]
– GK Antony Siaha Monterey Bay FC Undisclosed 12/10/24 [3]
3 DF Patrick Hogan Pittsburgh Riverhounds Free transfer 12/12/24 [4]
22 FW Elvis Amoh Detroit City FC Free transfer 1/7/25 [5]
23 GK Reice Charles-Cook Welling United F.C. Undisclosed 1/21/25 [6]
21 MF Oliver Brynéus Tvååkers IF Free transfer 1/23/25 [7]
5 MF James Murphy Detroit City FC Free transfer 1/29/25 [8]
44 GK Ryan Hunsucker - Academy signing 1/30/25 [9]
0 GK Hunter Sulte Portland Timbers Loan 2/4/25 [10]
4 DF Finn McRobb Minnesota United FC 2 Free Transfer 2/7/25 [11]

Out

No. Pos. Player Transferred to Fee/notes Date Source
Preseason transfers
– GK Antony Siaha Hartford Athletic Mutual contract termination 2/25/25 [12]
0 GK Hunter Sulte Portland Timbers End of loan 11/4/24 [13]
1 GK Yannik Oettl - Released 11/20/24 [14]
5 DF Callum Chapman-Page - Released 11/20/24 [15]
7 FW Karsen Henderlong FC Naples Released 1/10/25 [16]
9 FW Augustine Williams Pittsburgh Riverhounds Released 1/27/25 [17]
12 MF Diego Sanchez - Released 11/20/24 [18]
13 FW Sebastián Guenzatti Detroit City FC Released 3/7/25 [19]
15 DF Adrián Diz Pe Hartford Athletic Undisclosed 1/27/25 [20]
16 MF Laurence Wootton Chicago Fire End of loan 11/4/24 [21]
20 MF Ben Mines Loudoun United FC Released 11/20/24 [22]
22 MF Tyler Gibson Oakland Roots Free transfer 12/3/24 [23]
42 FW Douglas Martinez Charleston Battery Free transfer 12/23/24 [24]
44 DF Macauley King - Released 11/20/24 [25]

Non-competitive

Preseason

January 31, 2025 Friendly Columbus Crew 2 1–1 Indy Eleven Columbus, OH
2:00 PM EST
  • Unknown
Report
February 12, 2025 Friendly Indy Eleven 1–2 Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC Westfield, IN
1:00 PM EST
Report
  • Larsen 78', 84'
 Stadium: Grand Park Sports Complex
February 15, 2025 Friendly Chicago Fire FC II 0–3 Indy Eleven Bridgeview, IL
Report
February 21, 2025 Friendly Indy Eleven 5–0 Forward Madison FC Westfield, IN
11:00 AM EST
Report Stadium: Grand Park Sports Complex
March 2, 2025 Friendly Indy Eleven 3–1 FC Cincinnati 2 Indianapolis, IN
5:00 PM EST
Report
  • Opeymi 5'
 Stadium: Carroll Stadium

Competitive

USL Championship

Main article: 2025 USL Championship season

Standings

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Louisville City FC 16 11 1 4 29 12 +17 37 Playoffs
2 Charleston Battery 15 10 3 2 32 15 +17 32
3 Loudoun United FC 15 8 5 2 24 20 +4 26
4 North Carolina FC 13 7 4 2 19 14 +5 23
5 Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 14 6 6 2 12 12 0 20[a]
6 Detroit City FC 16 5 6 5 19 22 −3 20[a]
7 Indy Eleven 15 5 5 5 26 24 +2 20[b]
8 Miami FC 15 5 7 3 17 22 −5 18[b]
9 Rhode Island FC 16 4 7 5 15 18 −3 17
10 Birmingham Legion FC 17 3 7 7 17 23 −6 16
11 Tampa Bay Rowdies 14 3 9 2 16 24 −8 11
12 Hartford Athletic 12 2 7 3 13 19 −6 9
Updated to match(es) played on July 5, 2025. 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
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC are ahead of Detroit City FC on head-to-head points: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 2-0 Detroit City FC.
  2. ^ a b Indy Eleven are ahead of Miami FC on head-to-head points: Indy Eleven 3-1 Miami FC.

Match results

The league announced the 34 week regular season schedule for every club on December 19, 2024. Indy began their season away to Eastern Conference side Miami FC on March 15 with their home opener taking place on on week 3 against 2024 champion Colorado Springs Switchbacks on March 29. The regular season concludes with an away game against Orange County Soccer Club on October 25.[63] The Eleven faced expansion club Lexington SC for the first time in a competitive match on March 22.[64]

The regular season consists of 30 matches, with the Eleven playing home and away against each Eastern Conference opponent. They will also play 8 matches against Western conference opponents, 4 at home and 4 away. The additional 4 matches in the season will be made up by group stage games in the USL Cup.[65]

March 15 1 Miami FC 1–3 Indy Eleven Miami, FL
6:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Pitbull Stadium
Attendance: 1,027
Referee: Elvis Osmanovic
March 22 2 Lexington SC 1–1 Indy Eleven Lexington, KY
7:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Lexington SC Stadium
Attendance: 4,299
Referee: Luis Arroyo
March 29 3 Indy Eleven 2–3 Colorado Springs Switchbacks Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 10,202
Referee: Joshua Encarnación
April 5 4 Indy Eleven 2–2 North Carolina FC Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 7,017
Referee: Edson Carvajal
April 19 6 Indy Eleven 1–3 Charleston Battery Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 10,080
Referee: Natalie Simon
May 3 7 Indy Eleven 2–2 Detroit City Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 9,738
Referee: Elijio Arreguin
May 10 8 Sacramento Republic 1–1 Indy Eleven Sacramento, CA
10:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Heart Health Park
Attendance: 9,358
Referee: Benjamin Meyer
May 16 9 El Paso Locomotive 3–1 Indy Eleven El Paso, TX
9:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Southwest University Park
Attendance: 5,077
Referee: Greg Dopka
May 28 10 Indy Eleven 4–4 Hartford Athletic Indianapolis, Indiana
7:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 9,056
Referee: Joshua Encarnación
Jun 4 11 Birmingham Legion 0–1 Indy Eleven Birmingham, AL
8:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Protective Stadium
Attendance: 4,332
Referee: Elton Garcia
June 14 12 Indy Eleven 1–0 Pittsburgh Riverhounds Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EST Blake 45+2' Report Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 9,207
Referee: Alyssa Nichols
June 21 13 Indy Eleven 0–1 Las Vegas Lights Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EST Report
Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 9,132
Referee: John Griggs
June 25 14 Tampa Bay Rowdies 3–1 Indy Eleven St. Petersburg, FL
9:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Attendance: 3,692
Referee: Jeremy Scheer
July 5 15 Indy Eleven 3–0 Monterey Bay Indianapolis, IN
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 9,169
Referee: Natalie Simon
July 12 16 Indy Eleven v Rhode Island FC Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EST Stadium: Carroll Stadium
July 18 17 North Carolina FC v Indy Eleven Cary, NC
7:30 PM EST Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park
August 2 18 Indy Eleven v Tampa Bay Rowdies Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EST Stadium: Carroll Stadium
August 9 19 Detroit City v Indy Eleven Mamtramck, MI
7:00 PM EST Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
August 16 20 Loudoun United v Indy Eleven Leesburg, VA
7:00 PM EST Stadium: Segra Field
August 23 21 Indy Eleven v Miami FC Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EST Stadium: Carroll Stadium
August 30 22 Indy Eleven v Louisville City Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EST Stadium: Carroll Stadium
September 3 5 Hartford Athletic PP Indy Eleven Hartford, CT
TBD Stadium: Trinity Health Stadium
September 6 23 Charleston Battery v Indy Eleven Mount Pleasant, SC
7:30 PM EST Stadium: Patriots Point Soccer Complex
September 13 24 Rhode Island FC v Indy Eleven Pawtucket, RI
4:30 PM EST Stadium: Tidewater Landing Stadium
September 21 25 Indy Eleven v Birmingham Legion Indianapolis, IN
5:00 PM EST Stadium: Carroll Stadium
September 27 26 Indy Eleven v FC Tulsa Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EST Stadium: Carroll Stadium
October 4 27 Louisville City v Indy Eleven Louisville, KY
7:30 PM EST Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
October 11 28 Pittsburgh Riverhounds v Indy Eleven Pittsburgh, PA
7:00 PM EST Stadium: Highmark Stadium
October 18 29 Indy Eleven v Loudoun United Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EST Stadium: Carroll Stadium
October 25 30 Orange County SC v Indy Eleven Irvine, CA
10:00 PM EST Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium

USL Championship Playoffs

The top eight teams in each USL Championship conference will advance to the 2025 USL Championship Playoffs following the conclusion of the regular season.

U.S. Open Cup

Main article: 2025 U.S. Open Cup

As a member of the USL Championship, Indy Eleven participated in the U.S. Open Cup tournament for the 10th time, following their semi-final appearance in 2024. All 23 other USL Championship teams also participated, as well as 14 USL League One teams, 16 MLS teams, 10 MLS Next Pro teams, and 32 amateur teams from USL League Two, National Premier Soccer League, and open division qualifying. The format for the 2025 U.S. Open Cup was released on January 28, 2025, with Indy Eleven entering as hosts in the third round.[66] The third round draw took place on April 3, 2025, with Indy Eleven hosting fellow USL Championship team Miami FC on April 16.[67] Miami FC entered the tournament in the first round, defeating amateur team Naples United FC and MLS Next Pro side Inter Miami CF II prior to facing Indy, who won the match following a 123rd-minute goal from Hayden White.[68][69]

Indy travelled to face MLS side Philadelphia Union in the Round of 32 on May 7, with the winner playing the winner of the match between Pittsburgh Riverhounds and New York City FC.[70][71] Indy held Philadelphia to a 1–1 draw through regulation time and 30 minutes of extra time, advancing to penalties where Philadelphia advanced 5–4. Indy goalkeeper Reice Charles-Cook made 10 total saves to limit the first division side to only one goal.[72]

Match results

April 16 3rd round Indy Eleven 1–0 (a.e.t.) Miami FC Indianapolis, IN
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 4,366
Referee: Calin Radosav
May 7 Round of 32 Philadelphia Union 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(5–4 p)		 Indy Eleven Chester, PA
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 8,633
Referee: Matthew Corrigan
Penalties

USL Cup

Main article: 2025 USL Cup

The 2025 edition of the USL Cup is a professional soccer tournament held between teams in USL Championship and USL League One. Teams are split into six groups of six to seven teams; each team will play two teams in their group at home, and two others away. The teams winning their group, along with the two teams that scored the most goals among those that did not win their group, will move to a single-elimination knockout round.

The group stage of the USL cup is played from April 26 to the weekend of July 26. Teams are divided into six regional groups and play two regional opponents at home and the other two away. Indy Eleven was placed into Group 3, competing against fellow USL Championship sides Birmingham Legion and FC Tulsa as well as USL League One clubs Chattanooga Red Wolves, Forward Madison, and One Knoxville. The winner of the group stage in each group will advance to the knockout stage with several runners-up qualifying via a wild card.

Indy's first group stage match, an away game against Forward Madison FC, resulted in an 0–4 victory.[73] Indy followed up with a second victory on May 24 against One Knoxville and a penalty shootout win against Birmingham Legion on June 28.[74][75]

Group stage

Pos Lg Team Pld W PKW PKL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 USLC Indy Eleven 3 2 1 0 0 6 1 +5 8 Advance to knockout stage
2 USLC Birmingham Legion FC 3 2 0 1 0 6 3 +3 7 Advance to knockout stage (wild card)
3 USLC FC Tulsa 3 1 0 1 1 7 5 +2 4
4 USL1 Forward Madison FC 3 1 0 1 1 2 5 −3 4
5 USL1 One Knoxville SC 3 0 1 0 2 2 4 −2 2
6 USL1 Chattanooga Red Wolves SC 3 0 1 0 2 3 8 −5 2
Updated to match(es) played on June 28, 2025 (2025-06-28). Source: USL

Match results

April 26 Matchday 1 Forward Madison 0–4 Indy Eleven Madison, WI
7:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Breese Stevens Field
Attendance: 3,748
Referee: Muhammad Hassan
May 24 Matchday 2 One Knoxville 0–1 Indy Eleven Knoxville, TN
7:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Covenant Health Park
Referee: Muhammad Kaleia
Jun 28 Matchday 3 Indy Eleven 1–1
(7–6 p)		 Birmingham Legion Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 9,028
Referee: Brad Jensen
Penalties
July 26 Matchday 4 Indy Eleven v FC Tulsa Indianapolis, IN
7:00 PM EST Stadium: Carroll Stadium

Season statistics

Appearances and goals

As of July 7, 2025.[76]
No. Pos Nat Player Total USLC U.S. Open Cup USL Cup
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
0 GK  USA Hunter Sulte 16 0 13 0 1 0 2 0
2 DF  IRL Josh O'Brien 14 1 9 0 2 0 3 1
3 DF  USA Patrick Hogan 14 1 13 1 1 0 0 0
4 DF  SCO Finn McRobb 10 0 7 0 1 0 2 0
5 MF  USA James Murphy 18 0 14 0 1 0 3 0
6 MF  USA Cam Lindley 15 1 10 1 2 0 3 0
8 MF  SCO Jack Blake 18 5 14 4 1 0 3 1
9 FW  JAM Romario Williams 8 3 5 3 1 0 2 0
14 MF  USA Aodhan Quinn 18 4 14 3 1 0 3 1
16 DF  USA Aedan Stanley 11 0 8 0 2 0 1 0
17 MF  USA Logan Neidlinger 4 0 3 0 1 0 0 0
18 FW  NZL Elliot Collier 13 0 8 0 2 0 3 0
19 FW  UGA Edward Kizza 17 2 14 2 1 0 2 0
21 MF  SWE Oliver Brynéus 8 0 6 0 1 0 1 0
22 FW  GHA Elvis Amoh 19 8 14 4 2 1 3 3
23 GK  GRN Reice Charles-Cook 4 0 1 0 2 0 1 0
27 DF  CUB Bruno Rendón 16 1 11 1 2 0 3 0
30 DF  USA Ben Ofeimu 16 1 12 1 2 0 2 0
32 MF  LBR Brem Soumaoro 4 0 3 0 1 0 0 0
33 DF  ENG Hayden White 14 1 9 0 2 1 3 0
41 DF  NZL James Musa 17 0 13 0 1 0 3 0
44 GK  USA Ryan Hunsucker 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
55 DF  USA Maverick McCoy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
99 FW  JAM Maalique Foster 18 2 13 2 2 0 3 0

Disciplinary record

No. Pos. Name USLC Playoffs Open Cup USL Cup Total
0 GK Hunter Sulte 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 DF Josh O'Brien 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
3 DF Patrick Hogan 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
4 DF Finn McRobb 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
5 MF James Murphy 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 6 0
6 MF Cameron Lindley 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
8 MF Jack Blake 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
9 FW Romario Williams 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 MF Aodhan Quinn 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
15 DF Adrián Diz Pe 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16 DF Aedan Stanley 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
17 MF Logan Neidlinger 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
18 FW Elliot Collier 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
19 FW Edward Kizza 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
21 MF Oliver Brynéus 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
22 FW Elvis Amoh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
23 GK Reice Charles-Cook 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
27 DF Bruno Rendón 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
30 DF Ben Ofeimu 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0
32 MF Brem Soumaoro 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
33 DF Hayden White 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 1
41 DF James Musa 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 7 0
44 GK Ryan Hunsucker 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
55 DF Maverick McCoy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
99 FW Maalique Foster 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

Source: Indy Stats

Clean sheets

No. Name USLC Playoffs Open Cup USL Cup Total Games Played
0 Hunter Sulte 3 0 0 1 4 16
23 Reice Charles-Cook 0 0 1 1 2 4
44 Ryan Hunsucker 0 0 0 0 0 0

Source: Indy stats

Goals

Rank Name USLC Playoffs Open Cup USL Cup Total Games Played
1 Elvis Amoh 4 0 1 3 8 19
2 Jack Blake 4 0 0 1 5 18
3 Aodhan Quinn 3 0 0 1 4 18
T-4 Romario Williams 3 0 0 0 3 8
T-4 Maalique Foster 2 0 0 0 2 18
T-4 Edward Kizza 2 0 0 0 2 17
T-7 Patrick Hogan 1 0 0 0 1 13
T-7 Hayden White 0 0 1 0 1 14
T-7 Josh O'Brien 0 0 0 1 1 14
T-7 Cameron Lindley 1 0 1 0 1 15
T-7 Bruno Rendón 1 0 0 0 1 16
T-7 Ben Ofeimu 1 0 0 0 1 16

Source: Indy stats

Awards

USL Championship Team of the Week Selections
Week Starters Bench Opponent(s) Link
2 Jack Blake Patrick Hogan – Miami [26]
3 Bruno Rendón – – Lexington [27]
4 – – Maalique Foster Colorado Springs [28]
5 Maalique Foster – – North Carolina [29]
8/9 Elvis Amoh – – Detroit [30]
13/14 Hunter Sulte Romario Williams – Hartford, Birmingham [31]
15 Ben Ofeimu – – Pittsburgh [32]
USL Cup Team of the Week Selections
Round Starters Bench Opponent Link
1 Jack Blake – Elvis Amoh Madison [33]
3 – – Hunter Sulte Birmingham [34]

Kits

Type Shirt Shorts Socks First appearance / Record (W–D–L)
Home Blue Blue Blue March 29 v. Colorado Springs / 3–4–1
Away Red Blue/Red Blue/Red March 16 a. Miami FC / 4–2–3
Third Black Black Black April 19 v. Charleston / 0–1–1

See also

Notes

  1. ^ USL Academy Signing
  2. ^ USL Academy Signing

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