Indianapolis – Indy Eleven midfielder Jack Blake scored his 45th USL Championship goal to give the Boys in Blue a 2-1 victory over Eastern Conference rival Louisville City FC in front of 9,542 fans at Carroll Stadium.
Captain Aodhan Quinn started the game-winning sequence with the match tied 1-1 in the 60th minute, creating some space in the midfield to curl a through ball between two defenders to Blake. Blake played a quick touch to forward Edward Kizza who gave it right back and Blake took a touch to his right to create space for a 25-yard strike that tucked inside the left post. It is Blake’s franchise-best 29th Indy Eleven goal, his third in USL-C play this season, and the fourth in all comps in 2026. Kizza recorded his second assist of the campaign.
Bruno Rendon put the Boys on Blue on top in the 31st minute off an assist from Quinn. Midfielder Cam Lindley started the play by sliding to deflect a pass in the center circle to Quinn. Off the bounce, Quinn one-timed a through ball to Rendon on the right side. Rendon headed it down and with a defender closing on him, fired a sharp-angle shot low and hard inside the far post to give his team a 1-0 lead.
It is Rendon’s team-high eighth goal in USL-C play and his 10th in all competitions this season. It is Quinn’s team-best fourth assist in league play, his fifth in all comps in 2026, and the 65th of his USL Championship career. He is now one assist behind all-time leader Kenardo Forbes (66).
Boys in Blue goalkeeper Eric Dick matched his season high with seven saves to increase his career total to 307 in USL-C regular-season play, good for 18th on the league all-time list.
Indy Eleven takes its two-game winning streak to Phoenix Rising FC on Sat. August 29 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
The next home game for the Boys in Blue is “Oktoberfest” on Saturday, September 5 at 7 p.m. vs. Birmingham Legion FC presented by the Central Indiana Ford Dealers. Indy Eleven will wear special Oktoberfest warm-up jerseys. Discounted tickets starting at $14 are available online and fans can add on an Oktoberfest knit scarf at checkout for $20.
Ticket options include the new Desnuda Tequila Deck, Family Four-Packs, and Flex Mini-Plans.
Located on the East Deck, the Desnuda Tequila Deck has an exclusive full-service bar and high-top seating providing panoramic pitch-side views for 50 people. It’s a social experience offering a wonderful place to hang out and take in the game! Desnuda Tequila Deck seats start at $59 and include one FREE cocktail and bottomless chips, salsa, and guac.
The Family Four-Pack is available for all 2026 home games and can be purchased online only. Priced at just $49, the Family Four-Pack includes four tickets, FREE parking, $20 in Concession Vouchers, and a 20% Merchandise Discount, along with access to the Fun Zone/Kids Activation Area.
Flex Mini Plans include vouchers to be redeemed for any 2026 regular season home match.
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- USL Championship
Indy Eleven 2:1 Louisville City FC - Sat., Aug. 22, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
- Carroll Stadium | Indianapolis
- Weather: Sunny, 78 degrees
- Attendance: 9,542
USL Championship Records
Indy Eleven: 8-7-4 (1), 28 pts, #6 in Eastern Conference
Louisville City FC: 9-8-4 (1), 31 pts, #5 in Eastern Conference
| Score | 1 | 2 | F |
| Indy Eleven | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Louisville City FC | 0 | 1 | 1 |
- Scoring Summary
- IND – Bruno Rendón (Aodhan Quinn) 31’
- LOU – Kyle Adams (Taylor Davila) 58’
- IND – Jack Blake (Edward Kizza) 60’
- Discipline Summary
- LOU – Kyle Adams (caution) 69’
Indy Eleven Lineup: Eric Dick, Alejandro Mitrano, Paco Craig, Anthony Herbert, Joe Hafferty (Makel Rasheed 68’), Josh O’Brien, Cam Lindley, Aodhan Quinn (captain),Jack Blake (Hesron Barry 94’), Edward Kizza (Loïc Mesanvi 68’), Bruno Rendón (Malik Henry-Scott 80’).
Indy Eleven Subs not used: Dylan Sing, Mohamed Omar, Reice Charles-Cook.
Louisville City FC Lineup: Danny Faundez, Kyle Adams (captain), Sean Totsch, Aiden McFadden, Jake Morris (Jansen Wilson 73’), Taylor Davila, Zach Duncan (Evan Davila 83’), Brandon Dayes (Manny Perez 45’), Quenzi Huerman (Mukwelle Akale 83’), Ray Serrano (Tola Showunmi 63’), Chris Donovan.
Louisville City FC Subs not used: Amadou Dia, Sam Gleadle, Ryan Troutman, Cooper Conley.
Quotes
Sean McAuley
On his team’s execution
“It is a credit to the players on their work on the training ground because we spoke about exploring that area of the field when we had time to go out with it and get behind the green.”
On the players combining the Brickyard Battalion to support Flood Relief
“It is great that our supporters and players worked together to provide some relief to the people that are struggling in Indiana from the flood. Our players donated much-needed supplies to support the community and that is something that I’m proud of. Our connection with the sport must be first and foremost.”
Jack Blake
On newcomer Joe Hafferty
“Joe is phenomenal. We needed him to come in, work hard, break up the play, and break up everything”
Executing the game plan
We’ve been doing it all week. The coaching staff has instilled in us what is expected, what we want in this game, and how we approach it. We executed the game professionally. We gave everything in that one. Feeling good about this match, especially at home.”
Joe Haggerty
Coming to Indy Eleven
“It’s been great. The club has done a fantastic job making the whole process seamless and smooth, and getting me up to speed. The players have been great welcoming me. I was comfortable taking the field with them. You want to compete and play for a team that wants to win, and it seemed like the right move. I’ll do anything to help our team.”
