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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indy Eleven roster received a jolt of talented – and title-winning – youth today with the announcement of five USL Academy contract signees ahead of the 2022 regular season.

The quintet includes four players who were Academy signings on the Eleven’s 2021 USL Championship roster – goalkeeper Alex Svetanoff (Crown Point, Ind.), defender Ecris Revolorio (Evansville, Ind.), and midfielders Aiden Benitez (Westfield, Ind.) and Diego Sanchez (Indianapolis, Ind.) – as well as the newest member of the squad’s First Team in forward Palmer Ault (Noblesville, Ind.).

“All five of these young men are proof that our strengthening professional pipeline for Indiana’s top young players is working,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Mark Lowry. “Their hunger to improve and put in the work every day is evident by their experiences with our First Team and Academy over the last year, and our coaching staff is eager to have them ready to contribute during their time with us this season.”

Ault, Revolorio, Sanchez, and Svetanoff were all integral to the Indy Eleven Academy’s championship-winning run in the 2021 USL Academy League Playoffs last month. The quartet helped the squad to four straight wins, which culminated in a 3-0 blanking of Queensboro FC in the Final at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Dec. 5. Ault (two goals, one assist) and Sanchez (one goal, one assist) both contributed to the squad’s impressive 10-2 goal margin during the tournament – including a goal each in the decisive final – while Revolorio helped lead a stout backline that contributed to Svetanoff’s Golden Glove effort as the tournament’s top goalkeeper.

While Benitez did not participate in the Finals in Tampa, he did help the Eleven’s USL Academy League side to the league’s East Central Region regular season title. Upon signing his USL Academy contract with the Eleven last summer, Benitez became the youngest such signee for a USL Championship side at 14 years, three months, and 26 days of age.

“On behalf of the Eleven’s Academy program I want to congratulate Aiden, Alex, Diego, Ecris, and Palmer on their well-deserved USL Academy contract signings,” said Phil Presser, Indy Eleven Technical Director, Academy Operations & W League. “These guys know what it means to wear our crest and have risen to the expectations that come with it, and that experience will be of immense value to them this season.”

Svetanoff, who has committed to play collegiately at the University of Louisville this fall, can be considered the “veteran” of the group after the now 18-year-old signed his first USL Academy contract with Indy Eleven in July 2020, while Benitez (14), the IUPUI-committee Revolorio (19), and Sanchez (17) penned their Academy deals last August. All four will be seeking their first minutes of USL Championship action this season.

The 17-year-old Ault joins the Boys in Blue after tallying 67 goals and 39 assists during a standout four years at Noblesville High School, which he led to the 2021 IHSAA Class 3A State Championship last fall. The three-time All-State First Team selection was chosen as the 2021 Indiana Soccer Coaches Association State Player of the Year – Mr. Soccer 2021 – and was twice voted to the United Soccer Coaches All-America Team. Last November, Ault signed a National Letter of Intent to play collegiately at Butler University starting this fall.

 

Since the start of the 2019 season, Indy Eleven has now signed 14 players to USL Academy contracts, continuing the club’s standing as one of the premier player development destinations in the USL Championship. In joining Indy Eleven as USL Academy contract signings, all five of today’s signings will retain their NCAA eligibility.

Last week’s signing of midfielder Alann Torres marked a milestone for the club, as the 18-year-old native of Elkhart, Ind., became the first player in club history to move directly from a USL Academy contract to a professional deal with the organization. Former forward Josh Penn was the first Eleven Academy “alumnus” to sign with the First Team in 2020, but he inked his first professional contract after a season of NCAA play at Indiana University.

Today’s transactions brings Indy Eleven’s 2022 roster to 21 players, and additional player signings are imminent ahead of the official start of preseason beginning next week at Grand Park in Westfield. The current roster of signed players is as follows:

Goalkeeper: Bobby Edwards, ^ Alex Svetanoff

Defender: A.J. Cochran, Mechack Jérôme, Alex McQueen, Karl Ouimette, Noah Powder, ^ Ecris Revolorio, Jared Timmer

Midfielder: Raul Aguilera, Ayoze, ^ Aiden Benitez, Sam Brown, Neveal Hackshaw, Nicky Law, Bryam Rebellón, ^ Diego Sanchez, Alann Torres

Forward: Manuel Arteaga, ^ Palmer Ault, Aris Briggs

^ USL Academy contract players

Indy Eleven’s full 2022 USL Championship schedule is now out, and fans can secure tickets for the 17 matches at Carroll Stadium – starting with the April 2nd home opener against LA Galaxy II – immediately via a 2022 Season Ticket Membership, discounted group tickets for parties of 10 or more, and one of the many Premium Hospitality options at Carroll Stadium. To receive ticketing details and lock in your seats at “The Mike”, visit https://www.indyeleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale in early February.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indy Eleven roster received a jolt of talented – and title-winning – youth today with the announcement of five USL Academy contract signees ahead of the 2022 regular season.

The quintet includes four players who were Academy signings on the Eleven’s 2021 USL Championship roster – goalkeeper Alex Svetanoff (Crown Point, Ind.), defender Ecris Revolorio (Evansville, Ind.), and midfielders Aiden Benitez (Westfield, Ind.) and Diego Sanchez (Indianapolis, Ind.) – as well as the newest member of the squad’s First Team in forward Palmer Ault (Noblesville, Ind.).

“All five of these young men are proof that our strengthening professional pipeline for Indiana’s top young players is working,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Mark Lowry. “Their hunger to improve and put in the work every day is evident by their experiences with our First Team and Academy over the last year, and our coaching staff is eager to have them ready to contribute during their time with us this season.”

Ault, Revolorio, Sanchez, and Svetanoff were all integral to the Indy Eleven Academy’s championship-winning run in the 2021 USL Academy League Playoffs last month. The quartet helped the squad to four straight wins, which culminated in a 3-0 blanking of Queensboro FC in the Final at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Dec. 5. Ault (two goals, one assist) and Sanchez (one goal, one assist) both contributed to the squad’s impressive 10-2 goal margin during the tournament – including a goal each in the decisive final – while Revolorio helped lead a stout backline that contributed to Svetanoff’s Golden Glove effort as the tournament’s top goalkeeper.

While Benitez did not participate in the Finals in Tampa, he did help the Eleven’s USL Academy League side to the league’s East Central Region regular season title. Upon signing his USL Academy contract with the Eleven last summer, Benitez became the youngest such signee for a USL Championship side at 14 years, three months, and 26 days of age.

“On behalf of the Eleven’s Academy program I want to congratulate Aiden, Alex, Diego, Ecris, and Palmer on their well-deserved USL Academy contract signings,” said Phil Presser, Indy Eleven Technical Director, Academy Operations & W League. “These guys know what it means to wear our crest and have risen to the expectations that come with it, and that experience will be of immense value to them this season.”

Svetanoff, who has committed to play collegiately at the University of Louisville this fall, can be considered the “veteran” of the group after the now 18-year-old signed his first USL Academy contract with Indy Eleven in July 2020, while Benitez (14), the IUPUI-committee Revolorio (19), and Sanchez (17) penned their Academy deals last August. All four will be seeking their first minutes of USL Championship action this season.

The 17-year-old Ault joins the Boys in Blue after tallying 67 goals and 39 assists during a standout four years at Noblesville High School, which he led to the 2021 IHSAA Class 3A State Championship last fall. The three-time All-State First Team selection was chosen as the 2021 Indiana Soccer Coaches Association State Player of the Year – Mr. Soccer 2021 – and was twice voted to the United Soccer Coaches All-America Team. Last November, Ault signed a National Letter of Intent to play collegiately at Butler University starting this fall.

 

Since the start of the 2019 season, Indy Eleven has now signed 14 players to USL Academy contracts, continuing the club’s standing as one of the premier player development destinations in the USL Championship. In joining Indy Eleven as USL Academy contract signings, all five of today’s signings will retain their NCAA eligibility.

Last week’s signing of midfielder Alann Torres marked a milestone for the club, as the 18-year-old native of Elkhart, Ind., became the first player in club history to move directly from a USL Academy contract to a professional deal with the organization. Former forward Josh Penn was the first Eleven Academy “alumnus” to sign with the First Team in 2020, but he inked his first professional contract after a season of NCAA play at Indiana University.

Today’s transactions brings Indy Eleven’s 2022 roster to 21 players, and additional player signings are imminent ahead of the official start of preseason beginning next week at Grand Park in Westfield. The current roster of signed players is as follows:

Goalkeeper: Bobby Edwards, ^ Alex Svetanoff

Defender: A.J. Cochran, Mechack Jérôme, Alex McQueen, Karl Ouimette, Noah Powder, ^ Ecris Revolorio, Jared Timmer

Midfielder: Raul Aguilera, Ayoze, ^ Aiden Benitez, Sam Brown, Neveal Hackshaw, Nicky Law, Bryam Rebellón, ^ Diego Sanchez, Alann Torres

Forward: Manuel Arteaga, ^ Palmer Ault, Aris Briggs

^ USL Academy contract players

Indy Eleven’s full 2022 USL Championship schedule is now out, and fans can secure tickets for the 17 matches at Carroll Stadium – starting with the April 2nd home opener against LA Galaxy II – immediately via a 2022 Season Ticket Membership, discounted group tickets for parties of 10 or more, and one of the many Premium Hospitality options at Carroll Stadium. To receive ticketing details and lock in your seats at “The Mike”, visit https://www.indyeleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale in early February.

Indy Eleven today confirmed details surrounding the 2022 preseason calendar that will prepare the Boys in Blue for their ninth season in Indianapolis – and fifth in the USL Championship.

The members of Indiana’s Team are set to officially report to their Grand Park training center home next Tuesday, February 1, giving the squad five weeks and change to get ready for its 2022 USL Championship regular season opener on Saturday, March 12, at Loudoun United FC (6:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+).

“This preseason has been crafted to give our players and staff the time necessary to build our team, our identity, and our winning culture,” explained Indy Eleven Head Coach Mark Lowry. “Full credit goes to the entire team side of the organization for compiling a competitive collection of friendlies that will have our squad ready for when the games start counting on March 12.”

The preseason slate includes eight exhibition contests in total, including four against Major League Soccer clubs or their MLS NEXT PRO affiliated sides, a pair of fellow USL Championship Eastern Conference foes, and two local collegiate outfits:

Date                                      Opponent                                                                                                                                          

Wednesday, Feb. 9          vs. Marian University – CLOSED DOOR

Saturday, Feb. 12              vs. University of Indianapolis – CLOSED DOOR

Wednesday, Feb. 16       vs. Detroit City FC – CLOSED DOOR

Saturday, Feb. 19              vs. Sporting Kansas City II

• 1:00 p.m. kickoff at Grand Park Event Center (Field 3)
• Open to 2022 Season Ticket Members only

Tuesday, Feb. 22               at Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

Friday, Feb. 25                   vs. St. Louis City SC – CLOSED DOOR

Friday, March 4                 vs. Chicago Fire FC – CLOSED DOOR

Saturday, March 5            at Columbus Crew – CLOSED DOOR

Five of the six home contests for Indy Eleven will be closed door affairs, which will allow for only players, coaches, and essential staff to be permitted in the venue.

The one exception will be for the friendly against Sporting Kansas City II on Saturday, February 19, which will be accessible only to 2022 Indy Eleven Season Ticket Members. Learn more about how you can secure a Season Ticket Membership in time for that match by visiting https://www.indyeleven.com/2022-season-tickets or calling 317-685-1100 during regular business hours; additional details regarding access to the friendly will be distributed to current Season Ticket Members in early February.

Times and venues for closed door friendlies will not be announced; however, fans can stay tuned to Indy Eleven’s social media channels on game days to learn more about when to follow the @IndyElevenLive Twitter feed presented by Central Indiana Honda Dealers for updates from home matches. In addition, https://www.indyeleven.com will host match recaps of all six home exhibition games, while the website and social media channels will provide continuous updates on the progress of the Boys in Blue throughout the 2022 preseason.

Indy Eleven’s full 34-game USL Championship regular season schedule for 2022 is also ready, and fans can secure tickets for the 17 matches at Carroll Stadium – starting with the April 2nd  home opener against LA Galaxy II – immediately via a 2022 Season Ticket Membership, discounted group tickets for parties of 10 or more, and one of the many Premium Hospitality options at Carroll Stadium. To receive ticketing details and lock in your seats at “The Mike”, visit https://www.indyeleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale in early February.

Indy Eleven today confirmed details surrounding the 2022 preseason calendar that will prepare the Boys in Blue for their ninth season in Indianapolis – and fifth in the USL Championship.

The members of Indiana’s Team are set to officially report to their Grand Park training center home next Tuesday, February 1, giving the squad five weeks and change to get ready for its 2022 USL Championship regular season opener on Saturday, March 12, at Loudoun United FC (6:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+).

“This preseason has been crafted to give our players and staff the time necessary to build our team, our identity, and our winning culture,” explained Indy Eleven Head Coach Mark Lowry. “Full credit goes to the entire team side of the organization for compiling a competitive collection of friendlies that will have our squad ready for when the games start counting on March 12.”

The preseason slate includes eight exhibition contests in total, including four against Major League Soccer clubs or their MLS NEXT PRO affiliated sides, a pair of fellow USL Championship Eastern Conference foes, and two local collegiate outfits:

Date                                      Opponent                                                                                                                                          

Wednesday, Feb. 9          vs. Marian University – CLOSED DOOR

Saturday, Feb. 12              vs. University of Indianapolis – CLOSED DOOR

Wednesday, Feb. 16       vs. Detroit City FC – CLOSED DOOR

Saturday, Feb. 19              vs. Sporting Kansas City II

• 1:00 p.m. kickoff at Grand Park Event Center (Field 3)
• Open to 2022 Season Ticket Members only

Tuesday, Feb. 22               at Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

Friday, Feb. 25                   vs. St. Louis City SC – CLOSED DOOR

Friday, March 4                 vs. Chicago Fire FC – CLOSED DOOR

Saturday, March 5            at Columbus Crew – CLOSED DOOR

Five of the six home contests for Indy Eleven will be closed door affairs, which will allow for only players, coaches, and essential staff to be permitted in the venue.

The one exception will be for the friendly against Sporting Kansas City II on Saturday, February 19, which will be accessible only to 2022 Indy Eleven Season Ticket Members. Learn more about how you can secure a Season Ticket Membership in time for that match by visiting https://www.indyeleven.com/2022-season-tickets or calling 317-685-1100 during regular business hours; additional details regarding access to the friendly will be distributed to current Season Ticket Members in early February.

Times and venues for closed door friendlies will not be announced; however, fans can stay tuned to Indy Eleven’s social media channels on game days to learn more about when to follow the @IndyElevenLive Twitter feed presented by Central Indiana Honda Dealers for updates from home matches. In addition, https://www.indyeleven.com will host match recaps of all six home exhibition games, while the website and social media channels will provide continuous updates on the progress of the Boys in Blue throughout the 2022 preseason.

Indy Eleven’s full 34-game USL Championship regular season schedule for 2022 is also ready, and fans can secure tickets for the 17 matches at Carroll Stadium – starting with the April 2nd  home opener against LA Galaxy II – immediately via a 2022 Season Ticket Membership, discounted group tickets for parties of 10 or more, and one of the many Premium Hospitality options at Carroll Stadium. To receive ticketing details and lock in your seats at “The Mike”, visit https://www.indyeleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale in early February.

5:00 p.m. ET Kickoff at IUPUI Carroll Stadium One of 19 USL Championship Regular Season Games on ESPN’s Linear Broadcast Schedule;

All Other 33 Indy Eleven Games to Air Live on ESPN+ as Part of 700+ Match Championship and USL League One Streaming Slate;

Kickoff Times for Full 34-game Regular Season Calendar Finalized

TAMPA/INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, January 27, 2022) – The United Soccer League today announced its 2022 USL on ESPN national telecast schedule, bringing marquee Championship matches and the League One Final to millions of homes throughout the new campaign. Combined with nearly 700 Championship and League One games on ESPN+, USL fans can watch the entire regular season, playoffs, and finals for both leagues on ESPN platforms.

This year’s 19-match slate on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes nearly triples the USL’s linear presence since 2018. The schedule features intriguing rivalry and interconference matchups at some of the country’s best soccer cities – including Indy Eleven welcoming reigning USL Championship title holder Orange County SC to IUPUI Carroll Stadium on Sunday, April 24, for a 5:00 p.m. ET kickoff that will air on ESPN Deportes.

In addition to its national broadcast slate, the USL Championship also confirmed kickoff times for all 459 contests that will comprise the league’s regular season. Fourteen of the team’s 15 Saturday dates at Carroll Stadium will kick at 7:00 p.m. – the lone exception being a 4:00 p.m. start for the team’s “Indy 500 Eve” fixture against New Mexico United on May 28 – while both Sunday affairs at “The Mike” (said April 28 vs. Orange County and Sept. 25 against Loudoun United FC) are set for 5:00 p.m. Indy Eleven’s local television broadcast schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.

The full 2022 Indy Eleven regular season schedule with kickoff times can be found below and at https://www.indyeleven.com/2022-schedule, which is always where the most up-to-date version of the schedule will be posted. In addition, a one-page PDF version of the club’s 2022 schedule can be downloaded here.

The 2022 USL Championship Final airs on Sunday, November 13 at 9:00 p.m., (network to be announced), bringing the curtain down on the league’s 12th season prior to the kickoff of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar on November 21.

 

Indy Eleven 2022 USL Championship Regular Season Schedule
Home teams listed first; home games at IUPUI Carroll Stadium in bold

Local broadcast information to be announced later
Dates & times subject to change; visit https://www.indyeleven.com/2022-schedule for latest details

March

Saturday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. ET | Loudoun United FC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET |  Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. ET |  Louisville City FC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+
 

April

Saturday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. LA Galaxy II | ESPN+

Saturday, April 9 at 8:30 p.m. ET | Rio Grande Valley FC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Atlanta United 2 | ESPN+

Sunday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Orange County SC | ESPN Deportes

Saturday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Hartford Athletic | ESPN+

 

May

Saturday, May 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET | Memphis 901 FC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. New York Red Bulls II | ESPN+

Saturday, May 28 at 4:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. New Mexico United | ESPN+

 

June

Saturday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Charleston Battery vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Wednesday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. ET | The Miami FC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Louisville City FC | ESPN+

Saturday, June 18 at 9:00 p.m. ET | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, June 25 at 10:00 p.m. ET | San Diego Loyal SC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

 

July

Saturday, July 2 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. The Miami FC | ESPN+

Wednesday, July 6 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Detroit City FC | ESPN+

Friday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. ET | New York Red Bulls II vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Memphis 901 FC | ESPN+

Saturday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies | ESPN+

 

August

Saturday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | ESPN+

Saturday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Hartford Athletic vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, August 20 at 8:30 p.m. ET | FC Tulsa vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. San Antonio FC | ESPN+

 

September

Saturday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET | Detroit City FC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. ET |Indy Eleven vs. Birmingham Legion FC | ESPN+

Saturday, September 17 at 10:00 p.m. ET | Monterey Bay F.C. vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Sunday, September 25 at 5:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Loudoun United FC | ESPN+

Wednesday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET | Atlanta United 2 vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

 

October

Saturday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. FC Tulsa | ESPN+

Saturday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Charleston Battery | ESPN+

Saturday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. ET | Birmingham Legion FC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

5:00 p.m. ET Kickoff at IUPUI Carroll Stadium One of 19 USL Championship Regular Season Games on ESPN’s Linear Broadcast Schedule;

All Other 33 Indy Eleven Games to Air Live on ESPN+ as Part of 700+ Match Championship and USL League One Streaming Slate;

Kickoff Times for Full 34-game Regular Season Calendar Finalized

TAMPA/INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, January 27, 2022) – The United Soccer League today announced its 2022 USL on ESPN national telecast schedule, bringing marquee Championship matches and the League One Final to millions of homes throughout the new campaign. Combined with nearly 700 Championship and League One games on ESPN+, USL fans can watch the entire regular season, playoffs, and finals for both leagues on ESPN platforms.

This year’s 19-match slate on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes nearly triples the USL’s linear presence since 2018. The schedule features intriguing rivalry and interconference matchups at some of the country’s best soccer cities – including Indy Eleven welcoming reigning USL Championship title holder Orange County SC to IUPUI Carroll Stadium on Sunday, April 24, for a 5:00 p.m. ET kickoff that will air on ESPN Deportes.

In addition to its national broadcast slate, the USL Championship also confirmed kickoff times for all 459 contests that will comprise the league’s regular season. Fourteen of the team’s 15 Saturday dates at Carroll Stadium will kick at 7:00 p.m. – the lone exception being a 4:00 p.m. start for the team’s “Indy 500 Eve” fixture against New Mexico United on May 28 – while both Sunday affairs at “The Mike” (said April 28 vs. Orange County and Sept. 25 against Loudoun United FC) are set for 5:00 p.m. Indy Eleven’s local television broadcast schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.

The full 2022 Indy Eleven regular season schedule with kickoff times can be found below and at https://www.indyeleven.com/2022-schedule, which is always where the most up-to-date version of the schedule will be posted. In addition, a one-page PDF version of the club’s 2022 schedule can be downloaded here.

The 2022 USL Championship Final airs on Sunday, November 13 at 9:00 p.m., (network to be announced), bringing the curtain down on the league’s 12th season prior to the kickoff of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar on November 21.

 

Indy Eleven 2022 USL Championship Regular Season Schedule
Home teams listed first; home games at IUPUI Carroll Stadium in bold

Local broadcast information to be announced later
Dates & times subject to change; visit https://www.indyeleven.com/2022-schedule for latest details

March

Saturday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. ET | Loudoun United FC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET |  Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. ET |  Louisville City FC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+
 

April

Saturday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. LA Galaxy II | ESPN+

Saturday, April 9 at 8:30 p.m. ET | Rio Grande Valley FC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Atlanta United 2 | ESPN+

Sunday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Orange County SC | ESPN Deportes

Saturday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Hartford Athletic | ESPN+

 

May

Saturday, May 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET | Memphis 901 FC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. New York Red Bulls II | ESPN+

Saturday, May 28 at 4:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. New Mexico United | ESPN+

 

June

Saturday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Charleston Battery vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Wednesday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. ET | The Miami FC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Louisville City FC | ESPN+

Saturday, June 18 at 9:00 p.m. ET | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, June 25 at 10:00 p.m. ET | San Diego Loyal SC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

 

July

Saturday, July 2 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. The Miami FC | ESPN+

Wednesday, July 6 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Detroit City FC | ESPN+

Friday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. ET | New York Red Bulls II vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Memphis 901 FC | ESPN+

Saturday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies | ESPN+

 

August

Saturday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | ESPN+

Saturday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Hartford Athletic vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, August 20 at 8:30 p.m. ET | FC Tulsa vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. San Antonio FC | ESPN+

 

September

Saturday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET | Detroit City FC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Saturday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. ET |Indy Eleven vs. Birmingham Legion FC | ESPN+

Saturday, September 17 at 10:00 p.m. ET | Monterey Bay F.C. vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

Sunday, September 25 at 5:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Loudoun United FC | ESPN+

Wednesday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET | Atlanta United 2 vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

 

October

Saturday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. FC Tulsa | ESPN+

Saturday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m. ET | Indy Eleven vs. Charleston Battery | ESPN+

Saturday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. ET | Birmingham Legion FC vs. Indy Eleven | ESPN+

INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Eleven made club history courtesy of a promising native Hoosier with today’s signing of midfielder Alann Torres to a professional contract. Today’s transaction makes the 18-year-old native of Elkhart, Ind., the first player in club history to move directly from a USL Academy contract to a professional deal.

Per club policy, terms of the deal that brings Torres back to the Boys in Blue for 2022 will not be released.

“I’m very excited to remain a part of the Indy Eleven family and to continue growing my career with the club,” said Torres.

Torres originally joined Indy Eleven last August 9, when he signed a USL Academy contract alongside a trio of other promising young Indiana-based players that included Aiden Benitez, Ecris Revolorio, and Diego Sanchez. After making his pro debut off the bench just days prior to his 18th birthday last Sept. 23, with an eight-minute appearance at Memphis 901 FC, Torres earned his first start in USL Championship play a week later on Sept. 30 at OKC Energy FC, playing 86 minutes and helping the Eleven to a 1-1 road draw.

"This is a proud moment for the club and for Alann. It recognizes the strength of our Academy system and the work done by the academy staff and reinforces my belief in young players," said Indy Eleven Head Coach Mark Lowry. "I have had success in the past with playing and trusting young players, I believe in them and I believe we can win games with them. Alann is a player that can play at this level and will thrive in our environment."

In all, Torres logged 139 minutes of regular season action across three appearances last fall. He also assisted on Indy Eleven’s lone goal in a friendly against Chicago Fire’s reserve outfit during a 60-minute stint on Sept. 14 at Carroll Stadium.

After contributing mightily to Indy Eleven’s USL Academy League squad that captured the East Central Region title across the summer and fall, Torres continued to lead the side in the inaugural USL Academy League Playoffs in Tampa last December. Torres was an All-Tournament First Team selection after notching a pair of goals and assists across all four of the team’s matches, including a start in the 3-1 final triumph that allowed Indiana’s Team to capture the tournament title.

“We are extremely excited for Alann and proud of the how he has handled adversity along the way,” said Phil Presser, Indy Eleven’s recently-appointed Sporting Director, Academy Operations & W USL League.  “Five years ago, he made a huge sacrifice to begin traveling back and forth from Elkhart. Thanks to the relationship between the academy and Indy Eleven, we are now able to provide a direct professional pathway for players in market, and Alann is a shining example of how this opportunity led to a reality. Furthermore, Alann will have the opportunity to earn a four-year college scholarship from Bellevue University as part of their partnership with the United Soccer League to ensure he can reach his academic goals.”

Torres is now the second former USL Academy contract player to sign a pro deal with Indy Eleven. Former Eleven – and now Inter Miami FC – forward Josh Penn was the first such player, but he played one season collegiately at Indiana University between the expiration of his initial Academy contract and his pro contract signing in August 2020.  

Indy Eleven is poised to make additional announcements surrounding its roster leading up to the 2022 preseason beginning in early February – including additional news on Academy players that will join the squad in the coming days. Following are the 16 players currently signed to the Indy Eleven 2022 roster:

Goalkeeper: Bobby Edwards

Defender: A.J. Cochran, Mechack Jérôme, Alex McQueen, Karl Ouimette, Noah Powder, Jared Timmer

Midfielder: Raul Aguilera, Ayoze, Sam Brown, Neveal Hackshaw, Nicky Law, Bryam Rebellón, Allan Torres

Forward: Manuel Arteaga, Aris Briggs

Indy Eleven’s full 2022 USL Championship schedule is now out, and fans can secure tickets for the 17 matches at Carroll Stadium – starting with the home opener on Saturday, April 2, against LA Galaxy II – immediately via a 2022 Season Ticket Membership, discounted group tickets for parties of 10 or more, and one of the many Premium Hospitality options at Carroll Stadium. To receive ticketing details and lock in your seats at “The Mike”, visit https://www.indyeleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale in early February.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Eleven made club history courtesy of a promising native Hoosier with today’s signing of midfielder Alann Torres to a professional contract. Today’s transaction makes the 18-year-old native of Elkhart, Ind., the first player in club history to move directly from a USL Academy contract to a professional deal.

Per club policy, terms of the deal that brings Torres back to the Boys in Blue for 2022 will not be released.

“I’m very excited to remain a part of the Indy Eleven family and to continue growing my career with the club,” said Torres.

Torres originally joined Indy Eleven last August 9, when he signed a USL Academy contract alongside a trio of other promising young Indiana-based players that included Aiden Benitez, Ecris Revolorio, and Diego Sanchez. After making his pro debut off the bench just days prior to his 18th birthday last Sept. 23, with an eight-minute appearance at Memphis 901 FC, Torres earned his first start in USL Championship play a week later on Sept. 30 at OKC Energy FC, playing 86 minutes and helping the Eleven to a 1-1 road draw.

“This is a proud moment for the club and for Alann. It recognizes the strength of our Academy system and the work done by the academy staff and reinforces my belief in young players,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Mark Lowry. “I have had success in the past with playing and trusting young players, I believe in them and I believe we can win games with them. Alann is a player that can play at this level and will thrive in our environment.”

In all, Torres logged 139 minutes of regular season action across three appearances last fall. He also assisted on Indy Eleven’s lone goal in a friendly against Chicago Fire’s reserve outfit during a 60-minute stint on Sept. 14 at Carroll Stadium.

After contributing mightily to Indy Eleven’s USL Academy League squad that captured the East Central Region title across the summer and fall, Torres continued to lead the side in the inaugural USL Academy League Playoffs in Tampa last December. Torres was an All-Tournament First Team selection after notching a pair of goals and assists across all four of the team’s matches, including a start in the 3-1 final triumph that allowed Indiana’s Team to capture the tournament title.

“We are extremely excited for Alann and proud of the how he has handled adversity along the way,” said Phil Presser, Indy Eleven’s recently-appointed Sporting Director, Academy Operations & W USL League.  “Five years ago, he made a huge sacrifice to begin traveling back and forth from Elkhart. Thanks to the relationship between the academy and Indy Eleven, we are now able to provide a direct professional pathway for players in market, and Alann is a shining example of how this opportunity led to a reality. Furthermore, Alann will have the opportunity to earn a four-year college scholarship from Bellevue University as part of their partnership with the United Soccer League to ensure he can reach his academic goals.”

Torres is now the second former USL Academy contract player to sign a pro deal with Indy Eleven. Former Eleven – and now Inter Miami FC – forward Josh Penn was the first such player, but he played one season collegiately at Indiana University between the expiration of his initial Academy contract and his pro contract signing in August 2020.  

Indy Eleven is poised to make additional announcements surrounding its roster leading up to the 2022 preseason beginning in early February – including additional news on Academy players that will join the squad in the coming days. Following are the 16 players currently signed to the Indy Eleven 2022 roster:

Goalkeeper: Bobby Edwards

Defender: A.J. Cochran, Mechack Jérôme, Alex McQueen, Karl Ouimette, Noah Powder, Jared Timmer

Midfielder: Raul Aguilera, Ayoze, Sam Brown, Neveal Hackshaw, Nicky Law, Bryam Rebellón, Allan Torres

Forward: Manuel Arteaga, Aris Briggs

Indy Eleven’s full 2022 USL Championship schedule is now out, and fans can secure tickets for the 17 matches at Carroll Stadium – starting with the home opener on Saturday, April 2, against LA Galaxy II – immediately via a 2022 Season Ticket Membership, discounted group tickets for parties of 10 or more, and one of the many Premium Hospitality options at Carroll Stadium. To receive ticketing details and lock in your seats at “The Mike”, visit https://www.indyeleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale in early February.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indy Eleven tandem of midfielder Neveal Hackshaw and defender Noah Powder have been called up to the Trinidad & Tobago Men’s National Team ahead of its first international exhibition of the year against Bolivia. The friendly is set to take place this Friday, January 21, at 4:00 p.m. ET in the Bolivian capital of Sucre.

The contest will be the first for the Soca Warriors since the conclusion of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup, which both Hackshaw and Powder featured in for T&T throughout the tournament’s group stage.

Hackshaw, who was named to the Soca Warriors’ roster by Head Coach Angus Eve, made his most recent international appearances in said Gold Cup Group Stage, coming on as a 64th minute substitute against Mexico (0-0 D) and placing in the starting lineup against El Salvador (0-2 L) on July 10 and 14, respectively. The 26-year-old also made two full 90-minute FIFA World Cup Qualifier appearances a month prior against The Bahamas (0-0 D) and Saint Kitts and Nevis (2-0 W), but the undefeated run ultimately marked the end of Trinidad & Tobago’s 2022 World Cup campaign.

Since making his debut at the senior level in 2015, Hackshaw has compiled 19 “caps” for Trinidad & Tobago, including appearances in six World Cup Qualifiers, the 2019 & 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cups and the Copa America Centenario play-in tournament in 2016.

The native of La Horquetta, Trinidad, finished the 2021 season as one of Indy’s top distributors with 949 passes across his 19 regular season appearances (17 starts) and was a key contributor in several defensive categories and tied midfielder Jared Timmer for most interceptions on the team (36). Since arriving to the Circle City in 2019, Hackshaw’s consistency earned him a spot on the 2020 USL Championship All-League Second Team, which came on the heels of his All-League First Team placement and Defender of the Year nomination following a standout first season with the Boys in Blue.

Eligible to represent Trinidad & Tobago through his father born in Tobago, Powder represented the Soca Warriors 13 times in competitions at the U-17 and U-20 levels towards the start of his pro career before earning his first six “caps” with the senior team in 2021.  After making his full international debut last January 31 in a friendly against the United States, Powder appeared twice off the bench in CONCACAF region qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup last spring before starting two of his three appearances in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup in July.

Prior to his offseason move to Indianapolis, Powder collected 11 goals and nine assists in 103 combined regular season (96) and postseason (7) affairs over the last six seasons of USL Championship play. After coming up through the New York Red Bulls Academy system, the Edison, N.J. native made his professional debut at the age of 17 during a two-season stint at NY Red Bulls II from 2016-17, helping the squad to the top record in the Championship’s regular season in 2016 and a trophy-lifting finish to the playoffs that followed. After joining Orange County SC for their 2018 campaign, Powder got another taste of postseason glory in 2019, starting his three-year tenure at Monarchs SLC by figuring prominently in their title run, including scoring the final tally in a 3-1 victory over Louisville City FC in the Final.

Indy Eleven’s full 2022 USL Championship schedule is now out, and fans can secure tickets for the 17 matches at Carroll Stadium – starting with the April 2nd  home opener against LA Galaxy II – immediately via a 2022 Season Ticket Membership, discounted group tickets for parties of 10 or more, and one of the many Premium Hospitality options at Carroll Stadium. To receive ticketing details and lock in your seats at “The Mike”, visit https://www.indyeleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale in early February.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indy Eleven tandem of midfielder Neveal Hackshaw and defender Noah Powder have been called up to the Trinidad & Tobago Men’s National Team ahead of its first international exhibition of the year against Bolivia. The friendly is set to take place this Friday, January 21, at 4:00 p.m. ET in the Bolivian capital of Sucre.

The contest will be the first for the Soca Warriors since the conclusion of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup, which both Hackshaw and Powder featured in for T&T throughout the tournament’s group stage.

Hackshaw, who was named to the Soca Warriors’ roster by Head Coach Angus Eve, made his most recent international appearances in said Gold Cup Group Stage, coming on as a 64th minute substitute against Mexico (0-0 D) and placing in the starting lineup against El Salvador (0-2 L) on July 10 and 14, respectively. The 26-year-old also made two full 90-minute FIFA World Cup Qualifier appearances a month prior against The Bahamas (0-0 D) and Saint Kitts and Nevis (2-0 W), but the undefeated run ultimately marked the end of Trinidad & Tobago’s 2022 World Cup campaign.

Since making his debut at the senior level in 2015, Hackshaw has compiled 19 “caps” for Trinidad & Tobago, including appearances in six World Cup Qualifiers, the 2019 & 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cups and the Copa America Centenario play-in tournament in 2016.

The native of La Horquetta, Trinidad, finished the 2021 season as one of Indy’s top distributors with 949 passes across his 19 regular season appearances (17 starts) and was a key contributor in several defensive categories and tied midfielder Jared Timmer for most interceptions on the team (36). Since arriving to the Circle City in 2019, Hackshaw’s consistency earned him a spot on the 2020 USL Championship All-League Second Team, which came on the heels of his All-League First Team placement and Defender of the Year nomination following a standout first season with the Boys in Blue.

Eligible to represent Trinidad & Tobago through his father born in Tobago, Powder represented the Soca Warriors 13 times in competitions at the U-17 and U-20 levels towards the start of his pro career before earning his first six “caps” with the senior team in 2021.  After making his full international debut last January 31 in a friendly against the United States, Powder appeared twice off the bench in CONCACAF region qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup last spring before starting two of his three appearances in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup in July.

Prior to his offseason move to Indianapolis, Powder collected 11 goals and nine assists in 103 combined regular season (96) and postseason (7) affairs over the last six seasons of USL Championship play. After coming up through the New York Red Bulls Academy system, the Edison, N.J. native made his professional debut at the age of 17 during a two-season stint at NY Red Bulls II from 2016-17, helping the squad to the top record in the Championship’s regular season in 2016 and a trophy-lifting finish to the playoffs that followed. After joining Orange County SC for their 2018 campaign, Powder got another taste of postseason glory in 2019, starting his three-year tenure at Monarchs SLC by figuring prominently in their title run, including scoring the final tally in a 3-1 victory over Louisville City FC in the Final.

Indy Eleven’s full 2022 USL Championship schedule is now out, and fans can secure tickets for the 17 matches at Carroll Stadium – starting with the April 2nd  home opener against LA Galaxy II – immediately via a 2022 Season Ticket Membership, discounted group tickets for parties of 10 or more, and one of the many Premium Hospitality options at Carroll Stadium. To receive ticketing details and lock in your seats at “The Mike”, visit https://www.indyeleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale in early February.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Eleven’s build-out of its 2022 roster continued with today’s signing of Trinidad & Tobago international defender Noah Powder. Per club policy, terms of the contract that brings Powder to Indiana’s Team following a season with Major League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake will not be released; the signing will be finalized pending league and federation approval.  

“Once interest came to my attention from Indy Eleven I was immediately intrigued,” said Powder. “I really feel like Coach Mark Lowry’s style of play best suits the way I see and play the game. I’m excited a deal could get done and I’m ready to get to work for the 2022 season.”

Powder, 23, brings six seasons of professional experience to the Boys in Blue, including title-winning seasons in the USL Championship with Real Monarchs SLC (2019) and New York Red Bulls II (2016). Powder split his 2021 campaign between Monarchs SLC and their MLS parent club Real Salt Lake, where he started in two of his seven appearances in regular season action.

“For me, Noah Powder is one of the best left backs outside of MLS and has been for the past couple of seasons,” said Lowry, whose teams faced Powder five times since 2019 while at the helm of El Paso Locomotive FC. “He has had, and still has, a lot of MLS interest, so to get him to Indy Eleven shows the intent of this club and where we want to be.”                                    

In his six seasons of play in the USL Championship, the native of Edison, N.J., has collected 11 goals and nine assists in 103 combined regular season (96) and postseason (7) affairs. After coming up through the New York Red Bulls Academy system, Powder made his professional debut at the age of 17 during a two-season stint at NY Red Bulls II from 2016-17, helping the squad to the top record in the Championship’s regular season in 2016 and a trophy-lifting finish to the playoffs that followed. After joining Orange County SC for their 2018 campaign, Powder got another taste of postseason glory in 2019, starting his three-year tenure at Monarchs SLC by figuring prominently in their title run, including scoring the final tally in a 3-1 victory over Louisville City FC in the Final.

Eligible to represent Trinidad & Tobago through his father born in Tobago, Powder represented the Soca Warriors 13 times in competitions at the U-17 and U-20 levels towards the start of his pro career before earning his first full senior team call up just under a year ago. Powder made six “caps” for T&T in 2021, several of which came in crucial contests alongside his new teammate, Eleven midfielder Neveal Hackshaw. After making his full international debut on Feb. 1, in a friendly against the United States, Powder appeared twice off the bench in CONCACAF region qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup last spring before starting two of his three appearances in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in July.

Indy Eleven will continue to make additional announcements surrounding its roster leading up to the 2022 preseason beginning in February. Following are the 14 players currently signed to the squad’s 2022 roster:

Goalkeeper: Bobby Edwards

Defender: A.J. Cochran, Mechack Jérôme, Alex McQueen, Karl Ouimette, Noah Powder, Jared Timmer

Midfielder: Raul Aguilera, Ayoze, Sam Brown, Neveal Hackshaw, Nicky Law, Bryam Rebellón

Forward: Manuel Arteaga, Aris Briggs

Indy Eleven’s full 2022 USL Championship schedule is now out, and fans can secure tickets for the 17 matches at Carroll Stadium – starting with the April 2nd home opener against LA Galaxy II – immediately via a 2022 Season Ticket Membership, discounted group tickets for parties of 10 or more, and one of the many Premium Hospitality options at Carroll Stadium. To receive ticketing details and lock in your seats at “The Mike”, visit https://www.indyeleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale in early February.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Eleven’s build-out of its 2022 roster continued with today’s signing of Trinidad & Tobago international defender Noah Powder. Per club policy, terms of the contract that brings Powder to Indiana’s Team following a season with Major League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake will not be released; the signing will be finalized pending league and federation approval.  

“Once interest came to my attention from Indy Eleven I was immediately intrigued,” said Powder. “I really feel like Coach Mark Lowry’s style of play best suits the way I see and play the game. I’m excited a deal could get done and I’m ready to get to work for the 2022 season.”

Powder, 23, brings six seasons of professional experience to the Boys in Blue, including title-winning seasons in the USL Championship with Real Monarchs SLC (2019) and New York Red Bulls II (2016). Powder split his 2021 campaign between Monarchs SLC and their MLS parent club Real Salt Lake, where he started in two of his seven appearances in regular season action.

“For me, Noah Powder is one of the best left backs outside of MLS and has been for the past couple of seasons,” said Lowry, whose teams faced Powder five times since 2019 while at the helm of El Paso Locomotive FC. “He has had, and still has, a lot of MLS interest, so to get him to Indy Eleven shows the intent of this club and where we want to be.”                                    

In his six seasons of play in the USL Championship, the native of Edison, N.J., has collected 11 goals and nine assists in 103 combined regular season (96) and postseason (7) affairs. After coming up through the New York Red Bulls Academy system, Powder made his professional debut at the age of 17 during a two-season stint at NY Red Bulls II from 2016-17, helping the squad to the top record in the Championship’s regular season in 2016 and a trophy-lifting finish to the playoffs that followed. After joining Orange County SC for their 2018 campaign, Powder got another taste of postseason glory in 2019, starting his three-year tenure at Monarchs SLC by figuring prominently in their title run, including scoring the final tally in a 3-1 victory over Louisville City FC in the Final.

Eligible to represent Trinidad & Tobago through his father born in Tobago, Powder represented the Soca Warriors 13 times in competitions at the U-17 and U-20 levels towards the start of his pro career before earning his first full senior team call up just under a year ago. Powder made six “caps” for T&T in 2021, several of which came in crucial contests alongside his new teammate, Eleven midfielder Neveal Hackshaw. After making his full international debut on Feb. 1, in a friendly against the United States, Powder appeared twice off the bench in CONCACAF region qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup last spring before starting two of his three appearances in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in July.

Indy Eleven will continue to make additional announcements surrounding its roster leading up to the 2022 preseason beginning in February. Following are the 14 players currently signed to the squad’s 2022 roster:

Goalkeeper: Bobby Edwards

Defender: A.J. Cochran, Mechack Jérôme, Alex McQueen, Karl Ouimette, Noah Powder, Jared Timmer

Midfielder: Raul Aguilera, Ayoze, Sam Brown, Neveal Hackshaw, Nicky Law, Bryam Rebellón

Forward: Manuel Arteaga, Aris Briggs

Indy Eleven’s full 2022 USL Championship schedule is now out, and fans can secure tickets for the 17 matches at Carroll Stadium – starting with the April 2nd home opener against LA Galaxy II – immediately via a 2022 Season Ticket Membership, discounted group tickets for parties of 10 or more, and one of the many Premium Hospitality options at Carroll Stadium. To receive ticketing details and lock in your seats at “The Mike”, visit https://www.indyeleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale in early February.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Eleven continued to build its roster for the 2022 USL Championship campaign with today’s signing of Orlando City SC product Raul Aguilera. Per club policy, terms of the contract that bring the promising midfielder to the Circle City will not be released.

Aguilera comes to Indy Eleven familiar with Head Coach Mark Lowry, who was a coach on the staff of Orlando City’s USSDA Academy when Aguilera was making his way through the club’s ranks.

“When Mark reached out to me about playing under him this season I didn’t have to think twice because I knew it’d be a perfect fit. He played an important role early on in my career, so to reunite with him almost 10 years later is special and truly exciting for me,” said Aguilera. “I trust in his ability to create the winning environment that I crave and that Indy Eleven deserves, and he knows he can trust in me to buy in and give my all to my teammates and the organization. There’s a lot to prove this year, and March 12th can’t come soon enough.”

After signing as Orlando City’s tenth Homegrown Player prior to their 2021 MLS campaign, the 22-year-old native of Sanford, Fla., made three regular season appearances off the bench last year for the OCSC squad that qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs. In 2020, Aguilera featured for Orlando City B in USL League One, scoring once while starting in seven of his eight appearances. Aguilera began his path to the pros with Orlando City’s Academy from 2015-17 and notched an all-conference honor for their U15/16 USSDA side in 2016.

“I’m thrilled to reunite with Raul Aguilera and bring his hunger to improve and compete into our squad,” said Lowry. “I’ve kept tabs on Raul since our time in Orlando and know that, despite his young age, he is a mature young man and very intelligent footballer who will be a solid contributor at the USL Championship level.” 

Prior to starting his pro career, Aguilera played three seasons collegiately at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2017-19, starting 30 of his 44 matches and contributing two goals and six assists from the midfield. While with the perennial national power, Aguilera contributed to the 2017 squad that went to the NCAA Men’s College Cup that fell to Indiana University in the National Semifinals. Aguilera also played one season of USL League Two play with Florida-based squad SIMA Aguilas, helping the club to the Southeast Division regular season title.

Indy Eleven will continue to make additional announcements surrounding its roster leading up to the 2022 preseason beginning in February. Following are the 14 players currently signed to the squad’s 2022 roster:

Goalkeeper: Bobby Edwards

Defender: A.J. Cochran, Mechack Jérôme, Alex McQueen, Karl Ouimette, Jared Timmer

Midfielder: Raul Aguilera, Ayoze, Sam Brown, Neveal Hackshaw, Nicky Law, Bryam Rebellón

Forward: Manuel Arteaga, Aris Briggs

Indy Eleven’s full 2022 USL Championship schedule is now out, and fans can secure tickets for the 17 matches at Carroll Stadium – starting with the April 2nd home opener against LA Galaxy II – immediately via a 2022 Season Ticket Membership, discounted group tickets for parties of 10 or more, and one of the many Premium Hospitality options at Carroll Stadium. To receive ticketing details and lock in your seats at “The Mike”, visit https://www.indyeleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale in early February.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Eleven continued to build its roster for the 2022 USL Championship campaign with today’s signing of Orlando City SC product Raul Aguilera. Per club policy, terms of the contract that bring the promising midfielder to the Circle City will not be released.

Aguilera comes to Indy Eleven familiar with Head Coach Mark Lowry, who was a coach on the staff of Orlando City’s USSDA Academy when Aguilera was making his way through the club’s ranks.

“When Mark reached out to me about playing under him this season I didn’t have to think twice because I knew it’d be a perfect fit. He played an important role early on in my career, so to reunite with him almost 10 years later is special and truly exciting for me,” said Aguilera. “I trust in his ability to create the winning environment that I crave and that Indy Eleven deserves, and he knows he can trust in me to buy in and give my all to my teammates and the organization. There’s a lot to prove this year, and March 12th can’t come soon enough.”

After signing as Orlando City’s tenth Homegrown Player prior to their 2021 MLS campaign, the 22-year-old native of Sanford, Fla., made three regular season appearances off the bench last year for the OCSC squad that qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs. In 2020, Aguilera featured for Orlando City B in USL League One, scoring once while starting in seven of his eight appearances. Aguilera began his path to the pros with Orlando City’s Academy from 2015-17 and notched an all-conference honor for their U15/16 USSDA side in 2016.

“I’m thrilled to reunite with Raul Aguilera and bring his hunger to improve and compete into our squad,” said Lowry. “I’ve kept tabs on Raul since our time in Orlando and know that, despite his young age, he is a mature young man and very intelligent footballer who will be a solid contributor at the USL Championship level.” 

Prior to starting his pro career, Aguilera played three seasons collegiately at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2017-19, starting 30 of his 44 matches and contributing two goals and six assists from the midfield. While with the perennial national power, Aguilera contributed to the 2017 squad that went to the NCAA Men’s College Cup that fell to Indiana University in the National Semifinals. Aguilera also played one season of USL League Two play with Florida-based squad SIMA Aguilas, helping the club to the Southeast Division regular season title.

Indy Eleven will continue to make additional announcements surrounding its roster leading up to the 2022 preseason beginning in February. Following are the 14 players currently signed to the squad’s 2022 roster:

Goalkeeper: Bobby Edwards

Defender: A.J. Cochran, Mechack Jérôme, Alex McQueen, Karl Ouimette, Jared Timmer

Midfielder: Raul Aguilera, Ayoze, Sam Brown, Neveal Hackshaw, Nicky Law, Bryam Rebellón

Forward: Manuel Arteaga, Aris Briggs

Indy Eleven’s full 2022 USL Championship schedule is now out, and fans can secure tickets for the 17 matches at Carroll Stadium – starting with the April 2nd home opener against LA Galaxy II – immediately via a 2022 Season Ticket Membership, discounted group tickets for parties of 10 or more, and one of the many Premium Hospitality options at Carroll Stadium. To receive ticketing details and lock in your seats at “The Mike”, visit https://www.indyeleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale in early February.

TAMPA/INDIANAPOLIS – The USL Championship has announced its full 2022 schedule, with the season set to bring old rivalries and new matchups across a 34-game, eight-month campaign to determine which clubs advance to the 2022 USL Championship Playoffs.

The 2022 USL Championship season will feature 83 percent of its games on weekend dates (Friday-Sunday), a figure helped by the entirety of Indy Eleven’s 17-match home schedule at IUPUI Carroll Stadium being hosted across 15 Saturdays and a pair of Sundays. The full 34-game schedule will see the Eleven face its fellow 13 Eastern Conference foes twice – once home, once away – and eight Western Conference squads, split between four home and four away affairs.

“Today’s schedule release is just another reason to get excited about a promising 2022 season,” said Greg Stremlaw, Indy Eleven President & Chief Executive Officer. “Our collaboration with IUPUI has resulted in our most fan-friendly home schedule ever, with all games being hosted on weekends. A return to regular series against all our Eastern Conference rivals and several intriguing games against Western Conference foes make this is the most competitive and entertaining schedule in our nine-year history as a club, and we can’t wait to get started alongside the best fans in the USL Championship.”

Every match of the Championship’s 459-game season will be available live on ESPN+ except for those that air on ESPN or ESPN2. The 2022 USL on ESPN broadcast schedule will be announced in the coming weeks, as will kickoff times and Indy Eleven’s local TV broadcast schedule.

Indy Eleven will begin its home slate on Saturday, April 2, when the Boys in Blue play host to LA Galaxy II. Other high-profile dates on the 2022 calendar at “The Mike” include a visit from reigning USL Championship title-holder Orange County SC on April 24, an Indy 500/Memorial Day Weekend welcoming of New Mexico United on May 28, the continuance of Indy’s rivalry series with Louisville City FC on June 11, a July 4th Weekend clash with The Miami FC on July 2, and the Eleven’s first meeting against new regional rival Detroit City FC a week later on July 9. Indiana’s Team will close out its home schedule on Saturday, October 8, against Charleston Battery FC.

Games of interest away from the Circle City include the March 12 season opener at Loudoun United FC, the first “Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest” at Lynn Family Stadium on March 26, a Labor Day Weekend visit to Detroit’s Keyworth Stadium on September 3, and the season finale at Birmingham Legion FC’s new home of Protective Stadium on October 15. In addition, the Boys in Blue will hit the road to face a trio of Western Conference playoff squads from a year ago – Rio Grande Valley Toros FC (April 9), Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (June 18), and San Diego Loyal SC (June 25) – as well as expansion side Monterey Bay F.C. (September 17).

The full 2022 schedule can be found below and at https://www.indyeleven.com/2022-schedule, which is also where the most up-to-date version of the schedule will be posted.

Click here to download a one-page PDF version of Indy Eleven’s 2022 schedule.
 

Indy Eleven 2022 USL Championship Regular Season Schedule

Home teams listed first; home games at IUPUI Carroll Stadium in bold

Start times & local/national broadcast information to be announced later

Dates subject to change; visit https://www.indyeleven.com/2022-schedule for latest details
 

March

Saturday, March 12: Loudoun United FC vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, March 19: Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, March 26: Louisville City FC vs. Indy Eleven

April

Saturday, April 2: Indy Eleven vs. LA Galaxy II
Saturday, April 9: Rio Grande Valley FC vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, April 16: Indy Eleven vs. Atlanta United 2
Sunday, April 24: Indy Eleven vs. Orange County SC
Saturday, April 30: Indy Eleven vs. Hartford Athletic

May

Saturday, May 14: Memphis 901 FC vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, May 21: Indy Eleven vs. New York Red Bulls II
Saturday, May 28: Indy Eleven vs. New Mexico United

June

Saturday, June 4: Charleston Battery vs. Indy Eleven
Wednesday, June 8: The Miami FC vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, June 11: Indy Eleven vs. Louisville City FC
Saturday, June 18: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, June 25: San Diego Loyal SC vs. Indy Eleven

July

Saturday, July 2: Indy Eleven vs. The Miami FC
Wednesday, July 6: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, July 9: Indy Eleven vs. Detroit City FC
Friday, July 15: New York Red Bulls II vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, July 23: Indy Eleven vs. Memphis 901 FC
Saturday, July 30: Indy Eleven vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies

August

Saturday, August 6: Indy Eleven vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Saturday, August 13: Hartford Athletic vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, August 20: FC Tulsa vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, August 27: Indy Eleven vs. San Antonio FC

September

Saturday, September 3: Detroit City FC vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, September 10: Indy Eleven vs. Birmingham Legion FC
Saturday, September 17: Monterey Bay F.C. vs. Indy Eleven
Sunday, September 25: Indy Eleven vs. Loudoun United FC
Wednesday, September 28: Atlanta United 2 vs. Indy Eleven

October

Saturday, October 1: Indy Eleven vs. FC Tulsa
Saturday, October 8: Indy Eleven vs. Charleston Battery
Saturday, October 15: Birmingham Legion FC vs. Indy Eleven

TAMPA/INDIANAPOLIS – The USL Championship has announced its full 2022 schedule, with the season set to bring old rivalries and new matchups across a 34-game, eight-month campaign to determine which clubs advance to the 2022 USL Championship Playoffs.

The 2022 USL Championship season will feature 83 percent of its games on weekend dates (Friday-Sunday), a figure helped by the entirety of Indy Eleven’s 17-match home schedule at IUPUI Carroll Stadium being hosted across 15 Saturdays and a pair of Sundays. The full 34-game schedule will see the Eleven face its fellow 13 Eastern Conference foes twice – once home, once away – and eight Western Conference squads, split between four home and four away affairs.

“Today’s schedule release is just another reason to get excited about a promising 2022 season,” said Greg Stremlaw, Indy Eleven President & Chief Executive Officer. “Our collaboration with IUPUI has resulted in our most fan-friendly home schedule ever, with all games being hosted on weekends. A return to regular series against all our Eastern Conference rivals and several intriguing games against Western Conference foes make this is the most competitive and entertaining schedule in our nine-year history as a club, and we can’t wait to get started alongside the best fans in the USL Championship.”

Every match of the Championship’s 459-game season will be available live on ESPN+ except for those that air on ESPN or ESPN2. The 2022 USL on ESPN broadcast schedule will be announced in the coming weeks, as will kickoff times and Indy Eleven’s local TV broadcast schedule.

Indy Eleven will begin its home slate on Saturday, April 2, when the Boys in Blue play host to LA Galaxy II. Other high-profile dates on the 2022 calendar at “The Mike” include a visit from reigning USL Championship title-holder Orange County SC on April 24, an Indy 500/Memorial Day Weekend welcoming of New Mexico United on May 28, the continuance of Indy’s rivalry series with Louisville City FC on June 11, a July 4th Weekend clash with The Miami FC on July 2, and the Eleven’s first meeting against new regional rival Detroit City FC a week later on July 9. Indiana’s Team will close out its home schedule on Saturday, October 8, against Charleston Battery FC.

Games of interest away from the Circle City include the March 12 season opener at Loudoun United FC, the first “Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest” at Lynn Family Stadium on March 26, a Labor Day Weekend visit to Detroit’s Keyworth Stadium on September 3, and the season finale at Birmingham Legion FC’s new home of Protective Stadium on October 15. In addition, the Boys in Blue will hit the road to face a trio of Western Conference playoff squads from a year ago – Rio Grande Valley Toros FC (April 9), Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (June 18), and San Diego Loyal SC (June 25) – as well as expansion side Monterey Bay F.C. (September 17).

The full 2022 schedule can be found below and at https://www.indyeleven.com/2022-schedule, which is also where the most up-to-date version of the schedule will be posted.

Click here to download a one-page PDF version of Indy Eleven’s 2022 schedule.
 

Indy Eleven 2022 USL Championship Regular Season Schedule

Home teams listed first; home games at IUPUI Carroll Stadium in bold

Start times & local/national broadcast information to be announced later

Dates subject to change; visit https://www.indyeleven.com/2022-schedule for latest details
 

March

Saturday, March 12: Loudoun United FC vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, March 19: Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, March 26: Louisville City FC vs. Indy Eleven

April

Saturday, April 2: Indy Eleven vs. LA Galaxy II
Saturday, April 9: Rio Grande Valley FC vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, April 16: Indy Eleven vs. Atlanta United 2
Sunday, April 24: Indy Eleven vs. Orange County SC
Saturday, April 30: Indy Eleven vs. Hartford Athletic

May

Saturday, May 14: Memphis 901 FC vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, May 21: Indy Eleven vs. New York Red Bulls II
Saturday, May 28: Indy Eleven vs. New Mexico United

June

Saturday, June 4: Charleston Battery vs. Indy Eleven
Wednesday, June 8: The Miami FC vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, June 11: Indy Eleven vs. Louisville City FC
Saturday, June 18: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, June 25: San Diego Loyal SC vs. Indy Eleven

July

Saturday, July 2: Indy Eleven vs. The Miami FC
Wednesday, July 6: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, July 9: Indy Eleven vs. Detroit City FC
Friday, July 15: New York Red Bulls II vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, July 23: Indy Eleven vs. Memphis 901 FC
Saturday, July 30: Indy Eleven vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies

August

Saturday, August 6: Indy Eleven vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Saturday, August 13: Hartford Athletic vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, August 20: FC Tulsa vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, August 27: Indy Eleven vs. San Antonio FC

September

Saturday, September 3: Detroit City FC vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, September 10: Indy Eleven vs. Birmingham Legion FC
Saturday, September 17: Monterey Bay F.C. vs. Indy Eleven
Sunday, September 25: Indy Eleven vs. Loudoun United FC
Wednesday, September 28: Atlanta United 2 vs. Indy Eleven

October

Saturday, October 1: Indy Eleven vs. FC Tulsa
Saturday, October 8: Indy Eleven vs. Charleston Battery
Saturday, October 15: Birmingham Legion FC vs. Indy Eleven

INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Eleven today announced three pivotal Technical Staff hires that will bolster support of the club’s USL Championship squad and its recent investments towards youth and women’s soccer initiatives. The trio of personnel moves see Phil Presser take over a newly created Sporting Director, Academy Operations & W League role, Eleven USL Academy League Head Coach Kiki Wallace serve as the organization’s new Academy Director, and Gabriel Zapponi assume duties as Director, Sport Performance and Assistant Coach for Indy’s USL Championship squad.

“Indy Eleven is extremely proud of our Academy set-up’s strong first-year performances and what we believe will continue to be a best-in-class build out of our W League franchise,” explained Greg Stremlaw, Indy Eleven President & Chief Executive Officer. “However, we felt now was the time to take a fresh look at how we could restructure our talented personnel to benefit and further grow all three facets of the organization.

“The collaboration of Kiki Wallace and Phil Presser has been instrumental to our early USL Academy success – including Indy Eleven winning the 2021 USL Academy League National Championship – and I am confident their expanded roles will help maintain the program’s championship caliber of play,” continued Stremlaw. “Phil’s work behind the scenes and invaluable contacts within Indiana’s soccer community will also continue to bolster our expansion into the W League, and we look forward to him spearheading the team side of that operation leading into their Inaugural 2022 Season. Finally, Gabriel Zapponi brings a rare and valuable combination of soccer coaching and strength and conditioning experience that will make our first team’s Technical Staff perhaps the most well-rounded in the USL Championship.”

Prior to assuming his new role, Presser served as an assistant coach for the Eleven’s first team for three seasons, starting with the 2019 USL Championship season. The decorated Indiana University and Fort Wayne Canterbury High School standout, who holds both a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) A Coaching License and a USSF Academy Director’s License, also serves as the Technical Director for Indiana Fire Academy, providing an important link between the Eleven organization and one of the Midwest’s most comprehensive and accomplished youth academy structures.

“Three years ago marked the first time in Indiana soccer history that a youth club was paired with a pro club to foster a developmental pathway for the boys academy. With the addition of the USL W League, the women’s side has provided these same opportunities to our female athletes and will ensure the overall development of all players in our state,” proclaimed Presser. “It’s extremely rewarding to see the youth players grow their game and take positive steps forward in taking soccer to the next level here in Indiana. I would like to thank Greg Stremlaw for sharing this vision and bringing in Mark Lowry – he is not only a winning coach on the field, but he is a believer of youth development and rewarding players at this stage.”

Wallace is another well-known commodity to Indiana’s Team, as the Bloomington native made massive contributions on the roster building and coaching fronts for the club’s USL Academy entries in both Cup and League play in 2021. The USSF A Licensed coach first served as an assistant coach for the Eleven U-17 Team that made the Final of the USL Academy Cup in May before taking on the Head Coach capacity for the Eleven’s Academy League (U-15 to U-19) side that won the East Central Region regular season crown before capturing the league’s inaugural season championship last December. Similar to Presser, Wallace is an Indiana University product who also serves concurrently with the Indiana Fire Academy as the program’s Academy Director.

"Phil Presser had a vision three years ago to push integration of the first team with the academy,” Wallace stated. “Today, with the help of the entire academy staff, we have been able to implement a schooling program to support our U-19 team training in the morning, side-by-side with the first team, increasing the integration and opportunity for academy players to witness and contribute in the first team environment. This opportunity for players and the academy will only continue to evolve for the better for years to come."

Zapponi (full name Gabriel Zapponi Matos de Oliveira) may be new to the Hoosier State, but he is no stranger to Head Coach Mark Lowry, who has appointed the Brazilian to his coaching staff for five previous seasons across tenures at El Paso Locomotive FC and Jacksonville Armada FC. Zapponi’s background is steeped in both the sport performance and coaching sides of soccer, having earned a bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Central Florida and a master’s degree in Leadership and Organizational Development from Jacksonville University – and he is currently on track to finish his Master’s in Kinesiology through Concordia University. Those comprehensive studies were put to use by Zapponi most recently with Orlando-based USL League Two side NONA FC in 2021, when he served as the club’s Director of Coaches and Sports Performance Director, while previous USL2 coaching stops included sport performance-based positions with Ocala Stampede and The Villages SC. The Rio de Janeiro native arrived in the United States to play at Northeastern A&M College in Oklahoma in 2010 for two seasons before eventually finishing his collegiate career with two years at the University of Central Florida.

“The opportunity to work with Mark Lowry for a sixth season together in this amazing city, with a club that has the same ambitions as we do, and in front of the loudest supporters group in the USL Championship, it is like a dream come true,” said Zapponi, who visited Carroll Stadium while with Armada FC in 2016. “The electric fans of this club deserve to be on top of the league and supporting a team competing for championships, and that’s why we are here.”

Indy Eleven’s 2022 home campaign at IUPUI Carroll Stadium begins on Saturday, April 2, against LA Galaxy II – and right now fans can save their seats for the anticipated home debut by securing a Season Ticket Membership, placing a deposit for discounted tickets and exclusive gameday experiences for a group of 10 or more, or locking in one of the stadium’s unique Premium Hospitality options. To get full details and purchase tickets, visit https://www.indyeleven.com/tickets, or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Eleven today announced three pivotal Technical Staff hires that will bolster support of the club’s USL Championship squad and its recent investments towards youth and women’s soccer initiatives. The trio of personnel moves see Phil Presser take over a newly created Sporting Director, Academy Operations & W League role, Eleven USL Academy League Head Coach Kiki Wallace serve as the organization’s new Academy Director, and Gabriel Zapponi assume duties as Director, Sport Performance and Assistant Coach for Indy’s USL Championship squad.

“Indy Eleven is extremely proud of our Academy set-up’s strong first-year performances and what we believe will continue to be a best-in-class build out of our W League franchise,” explained Greg Stremlaw, Indy Eleven President & Chief Executive Officer. “However, we felt now was the time to take a fresh look at how we could restructure our talented personnel to benefit and further grow all three facets of the organization.

“The collaboration of Kiki Wallace and Phil Presser has been instrumental to our early USL Academy success – including Indy Eleven winning the 2021 USL Academy League National Championship – and I am confident their expanded roles will help maintain the program’s championship caliber of play,” continued Stremlaw. “Phil’s work behind the scenes and invaluable contacts within Indiana’s soccer community will also continue to bolster our expansion into the W League, and we look forward to him spearheading the team side of that operation leading into their Inaugural 2022 Season. Finally, Gabriel Zapponi brings a rare and valuable combination of soccer coaching and strength and conditioning experience that will make our first team’s Technical Staff perhaps the most well-rounded in the USL Championship.”

Prior to assuming his new role, Presser served as an assistant coach for the Eleven’s first team for three seasons, starting with the 2019 USL Championship season. The decorated Indiana University and Fort Wayne Canterbury High School standout, who holds both a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) A Coaching License and a USSF Academy Director’s License, also serves as the Technical Director for Indiana Fire Academy, providing an important link between the Eleven organization and one of the Midwest’s most comprehensive and accomplished youth academy structures.

“Three years ago marked the first time in Indiana soccer history that a youth club was paired with a pro club to foster a developmental pathway for the boys academy. With the addition of the USL W League, the women’s side has provided these same opportunities to our female athletes and will ensure the overall development of all players in our state,” proclaimed Presser. “It’s extremely rewarding to see the youth players grow their game and take positive steps forward in taking soccer to the next level here in Indiana. I would like to thank Greg Stremlaw for sharing this vision and bringing in Mark Lowry – he is not only a winning coach on the field, but he is a believer of youth development and rewarding players at this stage.”

Wallace is another well-known commodity to Indiana’s Team, as the Bloomington native made massive contributions on the roster building and coaching fronts for the club’s USL Academy entries in both Cup and League play in 2021. The USSF A Licensed coach first served as an assistant coach for the Eleven U-17 Team that made the Final of the USL Academy Cup in May before taking on the Head Coach capacity for the Eleven’s Academy League (U-15 to U-19) side that won the East Central Region regular season crown before capturing the league’s inaugural season championship last December. Similar to Presser, Wallace is an Indiana University product who also serves concurrently with the Indiana Fire Academy as the program’s Academy Director.

“Phil Presser had a vision three years ago to push integration of the first team with the academy,” Wallace stated. “Today, with the help of the entire academy staff, we have been able to implement a schooling program to support our U-19 team training in the morning, side-by-side with the first team, increasing the integration and opportunity for academy players to witness and contribute in the first team environment. This opportunity for players and the academy will only continue to evolve for the better for years to come.”

Zapponi (full name Gabriel Zapponi Matos de Oliveira) may be new to the Hoosier State, but he is no stranger to Head Coach Mark Lowry, who has appointed the Brazilian to his coaching staff for five previous seasons across tenures at El Paso Locomotive FC and Jacksonville Armada FC. Zapponi’s background is steeped in both the sport performance and coaching sides of soccer, having earned a bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Central Florida and a master’s degree in Leadership and Organizational Development from Jacksonville University – and he is currently on track to finish his Master’s in Kinesiology through Concordia University. Those comprehensive studies were put to use by Zapponi most recently with Orlando-based USL League Two side NONA FC in 2021, when he served as the club’s Director of Coaches and Sports Performance Director, while previous USL2 coaching stops included sport performance-based positions with Ocala Stampede and The Villages SC. The Rio de Janeiro native arrived in the United States to play at Northeastern A&M College in Oklahoma in 2010 for two seasons before eventually finishing his collegiate career with two years at the University of Central Florida.

“The opportunity to work with Mark Lowry for a sixth season together in this amazing city, with a club that has the same ambitions as we do, and in front of the loudest supporters group in the USL Championship, it is like a dream come true,” said Zapponi, who visited Carroll Stadium while with Armada FC in 2016. “The electric fans of this club deserve to be on top of the league and supporting a team competing for championships, and that’s why we are here.”

Indy Eleven’s 2022 home campaign at IUPUI Carroll Stadium begins on Saturday, April 2, against LA Galaxy II – and right now fans can save their seats for the anticipated home debut by securing a Season Ticket Membership, placing a deposit for discounted tickets and exclusive gameday experiences for a group of 10 or more, or locking in one of the stadium’s unique Premium Hospitality options. To get full details and purchase tickets, visit https://www.indyeleven.com/tickets, or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours.

TAMPA/INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, January 6, 2022) – The USL Championship today announced home opener dates for the 27 clubs that will participate in the 2022 season beginning in March.

Indy Eleven will begin its 17-game home schedule at IUPUI’s Michael A. Carroll Stadium on Saturday, April 2, when the Boys in Blue will play host to LA Galaxy II.

Fans can secure their seats for the Carroll Stadium opener immediately via a 2022 Season Ticket Membership, discounted group tickets for parties of 10 or more, and one of the many Premium Hospitality options at Carroll Stadium. To receive ticketing details and lock in your seats for April 2 and beyond, visit https://www.indyeleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale in early February.

Indiana’s Team will hit the road throughout March in the build up to its first Carroll Stadium clash, starting as part of the Championship’s full 13-game opening weekend slate against Loudoun United FC on Saturday, March 12. The road trip will continue a week later on Saturday, March 19, with a high-profile visit to the defending Eastern Conference champion Tampa Bay Rowdies at Al Lang Stadium – the site of Indy Eleven’s USL Academy League Playoff Final triumph in December.

“It is fantastic for the squad and the organization to finally have some dates and opponents we can circle on our calendars, and I am certain our fans are equally excited about it as well,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Mark Lowry, who will make his sideline debut for Indiana’s Team in 2022. “Starting the season on the road should only build the anticipation for what I and our players expect will be a packed house at Carroll Stadium against LA on April 2nd.”

The full 2022 USL Championship schedule will be announced next Wednesday, Jan. 12, with the 459-game regular season set to conclude on the weekend of October 14-16 ahead of the 2022 USL Championship Playoffs. The USL Championship will release additional details surrounding its full 2022 schedule including kickoff times and national broadcast calendar in the coming weeks, all leading up to the launch of its 12th season of action beginning in March.

 

2022 USL Championship Home Openers

Subject to change. Start times & national TV schedule to be announced later

Saturday, March 12
Charleston Battery vs. FC Tulsa
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Orange County SC
Loudoun United FC vs. Indy Eleven
Louisville City FC vs. Atlanta United 2
Memphis 901 FC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Miami FC vs. New York Red Bulls II
New Mexico United vs. Las Vegas Lights FC
Phoenix Rising FC vs. Monterey Bay F.C.
Rio Grande Valley FC vs. Oakland Roots SC
Sacramento Republic FC vs. El Paso Locomotive FC
San Antonio FC vs. Detroit City FC
San Diego Loyal SC vs. LA Galaxy II

Sunday, March 13
Birmingham Legion FC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies

Wednesday, March 16
Atlanta United 2 vs. New York Red Bulls II

Saturday, March 19
Detroit City FC vs. Charleston Battery
El Paso Locomotive FC vs. New Mexico United
LA Galaxy II vs. San Antonio FC
Las Vegas Lights FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC
New York Red Bulls II vs. Loudoun United FC
Orange County SC vs. Rio Grande Valley FC
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Hartford Athletic
Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Indy Eleven
FC Tulsa vs. Birmingham Legion FC

Saturday, March 26
Oakland Roots SC vs. Monterey Bay F.C.

Saturday, April 2
Indy Eleven vs. LA Galaxy II
Hartford Athletic vs. Atlanta United 2

Saturday, May 7
Monterey Bay F.C. vs. Las Vegas Lights FC

TAMPA/INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, January 6, 2022) – The USL Championship today announced home opener dates for the 27 clubs that will participate in the 2022 season beginning in March.

Indy Eleven will begin its 17-game home schedule at IUPUI’s Michael A. Carroll Stadium on Saturday, April 2, when the Boys in Blue will play host to LA Galaxy II.

Fans can secure their seats for the Carroll Stadium opener immediately via a 2022 Season Ticket Membership, discounted group tickets for parties of 10 or more, and one of the many Premium Hospitality options at Carroll Stadium. To receive ticketing details and lock in your seats for April 2 and beyond, visit https://www.indyeleven.com/tickets or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale in early February.

Indiana’s Team will hit the road throughout March in the build up to its first Carroll Stadium clash, starting as part of the Championship’s full 13-game opening weekend slate against Loudoun United FC on Saturday, March 12. The road trip will continue a week later on Saturday, March 19, with a high-profile visit to the defending Eastern Conference champion Tampa Bay Rowdies at Al Lang Stadium – the site of Indy Eleven’s USL Academy League Playoff Final triumph in December.

“It is fantastic for the squad and the organization to finally have some dates and opponents we can circle on our calendars, and I am certain our fans are equally excited about it as well,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Mark Lowry, who will make his sideline debut for Indiana’s Team in 2022. “Starting the season on the road should only build the anticipation for what I and our players expect will be a packed house at Carroll Stadium against LA on April 2nd.”

The full 2022 USL Championship schedule will be announced next Wednesday, Jan. 12, with the 459-game regular season set to conclude on the weekend of October 14-16 ahead of the 2022 USL Championship Playoffs. The USL Championship will release additional details surrounding its full 2022 schedule including kickoff times and national broadcast calendar in the coming weeks, all leading up to the launch of its 12th season of action beginning in March.

 

2022 USL Championship Home Openers

Subject to change. Start times & national TV schedule to be announced later

Saturday, March 12
Charleston Battery vs. FC Tulsa
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Orange County SC
Loudoun United FC vs. Indy Eleven
Louisville City FC vs. Atlanta United 2
Memphis 901 FC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Miami FC vs. New York Red Bulls II
New Mexico United vs. Las Vegas Lights FC
Phoenix Rising FC vs. Monterey Bay F.C.
Rio Grande Valley FC vs. Oakland Roots SC
Sacramento Republic FC vs. El Paso Locomotive FC
San Antonio FC vs. Detroit City FC
San Diego Loyal SC vs. LA Galaxy II

Sunday, March 13
Birmingham Legion FC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies

Wednesday, March 16
Atlanta United 2 vs. New York Red Bulls II

Saturday, March 19
Detroit City FC vs. Charleston Battery
El Paso Locomotive FC vs. New Mexico United
LA Galaxy II vs. San Antonio FC
Las Vegas Lights FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC
New York Red Bulls II vs. Loudoun United FC
Orange County SC vs. Rio Grande Valley FC
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Hartford Athletic
Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Indy Eleven
FC Tulsa vs. Birmingham Legion FC

Saturday, March 26
Oakland Roots SC vs. Monterey Bay F.C.

Saturday, April 2
Indy Eleven vs. LA Galaxy II
Hartford Athletic vs. Atlanta United 2

Saturday, May 7
Monterey Bay F.C. vs. Las Vegas Lights FC