Dewey, Rogers score for Indy; Reason secures the shutout
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Tuesday, June 18, 2024) – Indy Eleven went on the road and defeated Lexington SC, 2-0, in its first of three road matches to close the 2024 regular season.
Indy moves to 7-0-1 with the victory and sits atop the USL W League Valley Division with 22 points and a plus-29 goal differential with only two matches to play. Overall, Indy is riding a 15-match unbeaten streak dating back to June 18, 2023.
The first half belonged to the visitors as Sam Dewey got Indy Eleven on the board just five minutes into the match. A Grace Bahr corner found its way off the inside of the far post and a deflected off a Lexington defender, which left the ball at the feet of Dewy for the early lead. The goal was Dewey’s second of the season in three matches played.
The Girls in Blue have now scored first in seven of eight games this season.
Indy’s captain and leading scorer Ella Rogers doubled the lead for the Girls in Blue in the 51st minute off a shot from the top of the 18 by way of an Addie Chester assist. The tally was number six for Rogers, while the assist was the first for Chester.
The shutout is the third of the season in four matches for Nona Reason and fifth overall for Indy.
The Girls in Blue are back in action Friday as they play at Kings Hammer FC. Kick is slated for 7 p.m. ET. Kings Hammer sits at 13 points in the division with three matches to play.
USL W League Regular Season
Lexington SC 0:2 Indy Eleven
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 – 6 p.m. ET
2024 USL W League Records
Lexington SC: 4-3-1, 13 pts (+11)
Indy Eleven: 7-0-1, 22 pts (+29)
Scoring Summary
IND – Sam Dewey 5’
IND – Ella Rogers (Addie Chester) 51’
Discipline Summary
LEX – Leslie Kiesling (caution) 87’
Indy Eleven line-up: Nona Reason, Jenna Chatterton, Hadley Snyder (Lauren Adam 76′), Karsyn Cherry (Alia Martin 66’), Grace Bahr, Abby Unkraut, Emmal Pelkowski (Ameile Darey 66’), Ella Rogers (captain) (Olivia Smith 76’), Sam Dewey (Bri Buels 71’), Norah Jacomen (Nyota Katembo 71’), Addie Chester
Indy subs: Kate Phillips
