Indianapolis – Two of the top scorers in USL Championship history combined for a goal and the Indy Eleven defense recorded its fourth clean sheet in the last six matches as the Boys in Blue defeated Eastern Conference opponent Rhode Island FC, 1-0, at Carroll Stadium.
Indy Eleven moved up to fifth in the USLC Eastern Conference, finishing the first half of the season with four wins in its last six matches.
Cam Lindley started the scoring sequence in the 55th minute with a one-touch pass from midfield to Jack Blake. Blake settled it quickly and delivered a pass wide to captain Aodhan Quinn. From just outside the area on the left side, Quinn centered it to the penalty spot where Romario Williams finished it inside the left post for his fourth goal of the season and the 64th in his USLC career.
Williams is tied for the team lead in goals this season and he moved up into a tie for 13th on the USL All-Time list. Quinn recorded his team-best sixth assist of the campaign and he moved into sole possession of third place all-time in the USLC with 56 career assists.
Goalkeeper Hunter Sulte recorded his second consecutive clean sheet and his fourth this season. It marks the fourth time in his two-year career with the Boys in Blue that he has recorded consecutive shutouts in USLC play. He now has 13 clean sheets in 40 matches for Indy Eleven.
The Boys in Blue travel to Eastern Conference opponent North Carolina FC on Friday at 7:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Golazo Network.
The next home game for Indy Eleven is Christmas in July and the final round of USL Jägermeister Cup group play on Saturday, July 26 vs. FC Tulsa at 7 p.m. at Carroll Stadium. The Boys in Blue lead Group 3 with a 2-0-1 record and can clinch a berth in the quarterfinals of the 38-team event with a victory.
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Indy Eleven Quotes
Coach Sean McAuley
Q: What was the strategy in tonight’s game?
“We went in at halftime and said we needed to attack a little bit more. I felt that we were the team that was trying to push the game to get the first goal.”
Q: How did the team get the clean sheet?
“We’ve worked on that in terms of communication with the players—concentrate, making sure they do their jobs. I thought everybody from back to front was in that last moment.”
Q: How did your team handle their physicality?
“They’ve got power and presence, so we had to get closer to the ball to stop it at its source. We tried to get as much pressure on the ball as we can to make sure that it is not as accurate.”
Romario Williams
Q: How satisfying was the win, especially after last year’s playoff loss to them?
“Very satisfying. The intention is to come into every game and get a win. It was very important for us to not only get the three points but also send a message.”
Q: What did it mean to score in front of your kids tonight?
“I’ve been blessed; I’ve been privileged. I’ve been fortunate to play this game that I love at a high level. Being able to do it for my family, but more so in front of my kids, makes it extra special. I see the smile and the joy that it brings to them, and I want to keep putting that smile on their faces.”
Q: How challenging was it playing against such physical opponents?
“It was a challenge, for sure. With our experience and our ability we tried to get them off balance a little bit, making it difficult and hard for them.”
Q: How has your mentality been regarding playing time?
“It’s been a strange season for me, missing the first couple games with injury, with surgery, and then being out for four weeks with the (Jamaican) National Team. I just look forward to getting sharper, fit, more match minutes under my belt.”
- USL Championship
- Indy Eleven 1:0 Rhode Island FC
- Sat., July 12, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.
- Carroll Stadium | Indianapolis
- Weather: Cloudy, 79 degrees
- Attendance: 9,039
2025 USL Championship Records
Indy Eleven: 5-5-5 (0), 20 pts; #5 in Eastern Conference
Rhode Island FC: 4-8-4 (-4), 16 pts; #10 in Eastern Conference
| Score | 1 | 2 | F |
| Indy Eleven | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rhode Island FC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Scoring Summary
- IND – Romario Williams (Aodhan Quinn) 55’
- Discipline Summary
- RI – Amos Shapiro-Thompson (caution) 24’
- RI – Karifa Yao (caution) 51’
- IND – Hayden White (caution) 75’
- IND – Elliot Collier(caution) 88’
- RI – JJ Williams (caution) 90’
- IND – Hunter Sulte (caution) 90’+5
Indy Eleven line-up: Hunter Sulte, James Musa, Josh O’Brien, Hayden White (Pat Hogan 87’), Aodhan Quinn (captain), James Murphy, Cam Lindley, Bruno Rendón (Logan Neidlinger 64’), Jack Blake (Finn McRobb 87’), Elvis Amoh (Edward Kizza 71’), Romario Williams (Elliot Collier 71’).
Indy Eleven Subs not used: Oliver Brynéus, Reice Charles Cook.
Rhode Island FC line-up: Jackson Lee, Aimé Mabika (Aldair Sanchez 71’), Frank Nodarse, Karifa Yao, Rio Hope-Gund (Hugo Bacharach 77’), Maxi Rodriguez, Clay Holstad, Jojea Kwizera (Dani Rovira 71’), Noah Fuson, Marc Ybarra (JJ Williams 71’), Amos Shapiro-Thompson (Albert Dikwa 55’).
Rhode Island FC subs not used: Will Meyer, Joe Brito.
