Indy loses to Tampa Bay, 2-0

July 20, 2024 – United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Press Release Indy Eleven

INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Eleven fell 2-0 at home to USL Championship Eastern Conference opponent Tampa Bay Rowdies on Saturday night. Indy entered the night just one point behind Tampa Bay in the standings and now sits at 9-6-4, while Tampa Bay has improved to 10-4-5.

The Boys in Blue fell behind in the first half as Tampa Bay capitalized on five shots on frame, led by a goal in the 36th minute from Cal Jennings off an assist from Lewis Hilton. Indy registered four shots in the half, including a pair on frame.

In the 80th minute, the visitors doubled their lead thanks to an assist from Damian Rivera.

Romario Williams led Indy with four shots, while Cam Lindley added two. Defensively, Josh O’Brien had a game-high five won tackles and 10 clearances, while Hunter Sulte recorded a season-best eight saves.

Indy Eleven hits the road for a pair of Friday games, first at FC Tulsa (July 26) followed by their second meeting of the season with Charleston Battery (August 2). The Boys in Blue return home on Wednesday, August 7 against Rhode Island FC. Individual home game tickets are available for all games through Ticketmaster. Click here for more information on all ticket options. For questions, please email [email protected] or call us at 317.685.1100.

Indy Eleven 0:2 Tampa Bay Rowdies

Saturday, July 20, 2024 – 7:00 PM ET ‚

Carroll Stadium – Indianapolis

2024 USL Championship Records

Indy Eleven: 9-6-4 (+3), 31 points

Tampa Bay Rowdies: 10-4-5 (+15), 35 pts

Summary of the score

Featured – Cal Jennings (Lewis Hilton) 36′

TBR – Damian Rivera 80′

Discipline Summary

TBR – Danny Crisostomo (cautious) 13′

IND – Laurence Wootton (caution) 33′

Indy Eleven line-up: Hunter Sulte, Adrian Diz Pe, Josh O’Brien, Benjamin Ofeimu (Logan Neidlinger 82′), Aedan Stanley, Laurence Wootton (Tyler Gibson 65′), Cam Lindley (captain), Douglas Martinez, Romario Williams, Augi Williams (Ben Mines 65′), Sebastian Guenzatti (Elliot Collier 65′)

Indy subs: Yannik Oettl, Karsen Henderlong, Maverick McCoy, Callum Chapman-Page

Tampa Bay Rodies lineup: Jordan Farr, Lewis Hilton, Manuel Arteaga, Daniel Crisostomo (Nathan Worth 76′), Frederick Kleemann, Jordan Doherty, Eddie Munjoma, Cal Jennings (Damian Rivera 75′), Pacifique Niyongabire, Aaron Guillen, Joshua Perez (Blake Bodily 75′)

Tampa Bay Substitutes: Philip Breno, Joseph Dezart, Zane Bubb

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