TAMPA/INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, May 2, 2023) – Indy Eleven defender Adrian Diz Pe was named to the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 8 following his play in the Eleven’s 1-1 draw with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC Saturday.
In 90 minutes of action, Diz Pe registered a pair of clearances and three interceptions, while making 18 recoveries, and connected on 83% (93-112) of his passes. Diz Pe has played all 90 minutes in each of the six matches he’s appeared in this season.
This is the second honor of the season for Diz Pe, having earned an honorable mention “bench” spot during Week 3.
2023 Weekly Honors
GK Yannik Oettl (Week 1)
MF Bryam Rebellon (Week 3)
DF Adrian Diz Pe (Week 3 – bench)
FW Solomon Asante (Week 7 – bench)
DF Adrian Diz Pe (Week 8)
USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 8
GK – Leo Diaz, Las Vegas Lights FC
D – Jonathan Ricketts, Rio Grande Valley FC
D – Adrian Diz Pe, Indy Eleven
D – Duke Lacroix, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
D – Graham Smith, Memphis 901 FC
M – Charlie Dennis, Tampa Bay Rowdies
M – Jose Hernandez, Phoenix Rising FC
M – Prosper Kasim, Birmingham Legion FC
F – Joshua Dolling, New Mexico United
F – Enzo Martinez, Birmingham Legion FC
F – Prince Saydee, Hartford Athletic
Bench: Nathan Steinwascher (DET), Forrest Lasso (TBR), Paco Craig (MIA), Sergio Rivas (NM), Denys Kostyshyn (ELP), Manuel Arteaga (PHX), Greg Hurst (NM)
Jack Blake scored for Indy in the 81st minute of Saturday’s match to earned the late draw with Pittsburgh. With the draw, Indy snapped a three-game losing streak in regular season play and moved to 1W-3L-3D on the young USL Championship season.
Next up, the Boys in Blue hit the road for a pair of matches, first stopping at Loudoun United FC Saturday at 7 p.m. ET (live on ESPN+). The Eleven returns home Saturday, May 20, against Colorado Springs for Military Appreciation Night. A portion of each ticket purchased via this link will directly support HVAF of Indiana. Indy Eleven will match each ticket purchased via the Military Giveback Link, ensuring that a veteran/military member will have the opportunity to attend and be recognized.
Single-game tickets for all home games at IUPUI Carroll Stadium along with prorated Season Ticket Memberships, specially-priced group tickets and an increased portfolio of hospitality options are available for purchase now via indyeleven.com/tickets or by calling 317-685-1100 during regular business hours (Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.).
