LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, May 14, 2024) – Indy Eleven wasted no time getting its title defense started as a three-goal outing led the Girls in Blue to a 3-1 victory over Racing Louisville FC in the 2024 USL W League season opener.
Indy improves to 1-0-0 on the season, while Louisville falls to 0-1-0.
In just the seventh minute of action, Indy newcomer Amelia White tracked down the Louisville keeper after an errant touch off a back pass to secure the ball and touch it in for the early lead.
Indy had the majority of chances in the first frame and took the 1-0 lead and momentum into the locker room.
That momentum got things started quickly in the second half as another fresh face to the roster in Zoe Cuneio doubled the lead for the visitors in the 47th-minute of action. Just 12 minutes later newcomer and halftime substitution Norah Jacomen joined the scoring, dispossessing the Louisville defense and taking it in for the tally.
Louisville was able to grab one back in the 89th minute off a corner.
Ashton Blair and Maryn Weiger split time in the net, with Blair logging over 70 scoreless minutes.
The Girls in Blue next host their home opener Monday, May 20 against Kings Hammer FC at the Grand Park Events Center. Kick is slated for 7 p.m. ET with action streaming on Sports Engine Play.
Single-game tickets are available for $8. Fans who purchase a season ticket for the Indy Eleven USL Championship men’s season at Carroll Stadium receive a ticket to every W League home match as part of their package. Those who already have season tickets for USL Championship action will have W League tickets automatically loaded into their account. Check out the Indy Eleven USL W League promotional schedule for more information about home games at Grand Park.
USL W League Regular Season
Racing Louisville FC 1:3 Indy Eleven
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – 6 p.m. ET
Lynn Family Sports Vision & Training Center | Louisville, Kentucky
2024 USL W League Records
Racing Louisville FC: 0-1-0, 0 pts (-2)
Indy Eleven: 1-0-0, 3 pts (+2)
Scoring Summary
IND – Amelia White 7’
IND – Zoe Cuneio 47’
IND – Norah Jacomen 59’
LOU – Ellie Coffield 89’
Indy Eleven line-up: Ashton Blair (Maryn Weiger 73’), Karsyn Cherry (Lauren Adam 59’), Zoe Cuneio, Hadley Snyder, Ella Rogers (captain), Amelie Darey (Abby Unkraut 59’), Emma Pelkowski ( Emma Johnson 68’), Natalie Mitchell (Noraj Jacomen 45’), Lizzie Sexton, Amelia White (Lauryn Thompson 68’), Addie Chester (Olivia Smith 68’)
Indy subs: all used
