Phoenix, Ariz. – Indy Eleven came back once but could not do it a second time in their first loss in August, a 2-1 setback at Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday.
Trailing 1-0 early, the Boys in Blue responded quickly by going from one end to the other. Captain Aodhan Quinn started the sequence with a sliding interception inside his own six, steering it to Jack Blake. He took one touch and played it to Edward Kizza in the center circle. Kizza used the outside of his boot to play a long diagonal ball to the right side to Bruno Rendon. Rendon slipped but recovered quickly to play a cross toward Kizza at the edge of the six, but it was deflected in for an own goal to equalize at 1-1.
Quinn became the seventh player in Indy Eleven franchise history to play in 100 matches in all competitions for the Boys in Blue.
In the 17th minute, Alejandro Mitrano earned a free kick that Cam Lindley played past the far post to Paco Craig, who headed it down, but it was saved by Phoenix goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky.
After the hosts regained the lead in the 28th, the Boys in Blue again produced a quick response opportunity with Josh O’Brien playing a cross into the area to Blake for a header chance.
In the 50th minute, Lindley played a diagonal ball from midfield to Mitrano on the left side. Mitrano’s cross to the edge of the six was volleyed by Blake to O’Brien who flew in for a header opportunity.
Indy Eleven had a clever buildup in the 58th that led to a Quinn service into the box to Rendon, but again Rakovsky made the save.
The Boys in Blue host “Oktoberfest” on Saturday, September 5 at 7 p.m. vs. Birmingham Legion FC presented by the Central Indiana Ford Dealers. Mascots from Indy’s pro teams will be in the Fun Zone starting at 5:30 p.m. along with German band Indianapolis Liederkranz and free beer sampling with local craft brewers Field Brewing, Guggman Haus, Primeval, Sun King, and more for fans 21+. 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.
For questions, call (317) 685-1100 during business hours or email tickets@indyeleven.com.
- USL Championship
Indy Eleven 1:2 Phoenix Rising FC - Sat., Aug. 29, 2026 – 10:30 p.m. ET
- Phoenix Rising Stadium | Phoenix, Ariz.
- Weather: Mostly Clear, 105 degrees
- Attendance: 4,474
USL Championship Records
Indy Eleven: 8-8-4 (0), 28 pts, #6 in Eastern Conference
Phoenix Rising FC: 7-7-8 (1), 29 pts, #10 in Western Conference
| Score | 1 | 2 | F |
| Indy Eleven | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Phoenix Rising FC | 2 | 0 | 2 |
- Scoring Summary
- PHX – Dominique Badji (Ihsan Sacko) 5’
- IND – Own Goal 7’
- PHX – Daniel Flores 28’
- Discipline Summary
- PHX – Jean-Eric Moursou (caution) 24’
- PHX – Collin Smith (caution) 46’
- IND – Anthony Herbert (caution) 59’
- IND – Cam Lindley (caution) 64’
- PHX – Ihsan Sacko (caution) 87’
Indy Eleven Lineup: Eric Dick, Alejandro Mitrano (Makel Rasheed 70’), Paco Craig (Hesron Barry 88’), Anthony Herbert, Joe Hafferty, Jack Blake, Aodhan Quinn (captain),Cam Lindley, Josh O’Brien (Mohamed Omar 71’), Edward Kizza (Loïc Mesanvi 64’), Bruno Rendón (Malik Henry-Scott 70’).
Indy Eleven Subs not used: Dylan Sing, Reice Charles-Cook.
Phoenix Rising FC Lineup: Patrick Rakovsky, Luke Biasi, Rafael Czichos (Juan David Torres 64’), Pape Mar Boye, Collin Smith, JP Scearce (captain), Jean-Eric Moursou (Adrian Pelayo 45’), Daniel Flores (Tate Schmitt 64’), Diego Gómez (Jaethan Irwin 93’), Ihsan Sacko, Dominique Badji (Gunnar Studenhofft 78’).
Phoenix Rising FC Subs not used: Chituru Odunze, Damian Rivera, Conrad Ambursley.
