Rogers scores twice, Reason picks up the shutout
WESTFIELD, Ind. (Sunday, June 2, 2024) – Indy Eleven continued its season unbeaten streak as it defeated Lexington SC, 4-0, on Sunday afternoon at the Grand Park Events Center. With the win, the Girls in Blue move to 4-0-1 to stay atop the USL W League’s Valley Division, and Lexington falls to 2-2-1.
Indy scored back-to-back goals in the fifth and sixth minutes to take the early lead, coming from Ella Rogers and Natalie Mitchell off an assist from Katie Soderstrom. It didn’t take long to extend the lead with Rogers picking up her second of the day in the 19th minute off another assist from Soderstrom. The pair of tallies make it the second consecutive multi-goal game for the captain and sent the home team into the locker room with a 3-0 lead.
Soderstrom got on the other side of the scoring in the 53rd minute, with the lone goal of the frame off an assist from Maisie Whitsett.
Rogers now has a team-leading five goals on the season, while Soderstrom shares the lead with three assists.
In goal, Nona Reason picked up the win and has shutouts in both appearances this season.
Indy has outscored its opponents 29-4 in 2024 including scoring three-plus goals in all five matches.
The Girls in Blue remain at home for a Friday, 7 p.m. match-up with Racing Louisville FC. Single-game tickets are available for $8. Fans who already have season tickets for USL Championship action will have W League tickets automatically loaded into their account. Check out the Indy Eleven USL W League promotional schedule for more information about home games at Grand Park, and join us Friday for Women in Sports night.
USL W League Regular Season
Indy Eleven 4:0 Lexington SC
Sunday, June 2, 2024 – 2 p.m. ET
Grand Park Sports Complex | Westfield, Ind.
2024 USL W League Records
Indy Eleven: 4-0-1, 13 pts (+25)
Lexington SC: 2-2-1, 7 pts (+3)
Scoring Summary
IND – Ella Rogers 5’
IND – Natalie Mitchell (Katie Soderstrom) 6’
IND – Ella Rogers (Katie Soderstrom) 19’
IND – Katie Soderstrom (Maisie Whitsett) 53’
Discipline Summary
IND – Grace Bahr (caution) 57’
LEX – Elizabeth Dawahare (caution) 69’
Indy Eleven line-up: Nona Reason, Grace Bahr, Amelie Darey (Abby Unkraut 62’), Alia Martin, Jenna Chatterton (Brooke Otto 62’), Natalie Mitchell, Addie Chester (Amelia White 62’), Ella Rogers (captain) (Emma Pelkowski 62’), Lizzie Sexton, Maisie Whitsett (Kayla Budish 62’), Katie Soderstrom
Indy subs: Maryn Weiger, Zoe Cuneio
