Indy is a team of streaks. Undefeated at Home (minus Omaha), and winless on the road. As playoff races start to tighten, McAuley will need to pick up points away from Carroll.

Besides being scoreless in 3 of the previous 4 matches, Indy is also winless all season away from Carroll. After 9 matches, they compiled a 0-4-4 record scoring 6 goals (2 goals in 3 of those matches). If there was one glowing weakness of this team, it was away matches.

Courtesy of Rafael Mentzingen in the 47’ with his wide open shot from within the box, and Maxi Rodriquez’s effort also within the box sailing past Dick in the 52’. In a blink of an eye, Indy suddenly trailed 2-0 on the road.

Next Match: USL-C vs Loudoun United on July 25th at Michael A Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana at 7pm EST

Atletico Dallas fan, born and raised in Indiana looking to support my hometown club. Going to snag one of the 2026 away kits, looking at the 2 options, there is a sponsor cover up patch for $50 and a regular for $95. Can anyone attest to the quality of the cover up? Is it worth spending extra to get the non cover up? Thanks!

Tomorrow is match day! Join us as we travel to Hamtramck, MI with a chance to go to 3rd in the table with a win! Wear a mask and a poncho cause the air ain't fit to breathe and the weather ain't fit to be outside! Can't wait to see all you fools!

It's time for my extra game day posters to find new homes. Covering most of the seasons, these are the extra posters my family picked up at the games. If you have a specific poster, let me know and I can check. Otherwise, I'm going to check with the BYB to see if they want them to have available at the tailgate. Might be some small creases in some of them but most are in good shape.

A full list of the posters is available on my site:

https://www.gamebeckons.com/p/indy-eleven-game-day-posters.html

Like 41 other teams, the USMNT are watching the FIFA World Cup with the rest of us. With no Indy Eleven game this week, I give a long-winded discussion on the national team & soccer in the US. As this group is part of my soccer community, I thought I would go ahead and share what I wrote in the Reddit group even though the article isn't explicitly about Indy Eleven (though they are mentioned).

I also welcome those who the World Cup beckoned to our masses.

https://www.gamebeckons.com/2026/07/soccer-in-united-states-fans.html

On a Holliday afternoon, we saw US colors all evening - Red (Cards), White (Kits), and Blue (Smoke). Indy get first win since June 2023 after the Battery's Smith gets sent off in the 68' minute.

If Coach McAuley wanted to make his intentions known across the league this team were serious contender - this was the match to make that statement. McAuley’s record versus the top 3 in the league (Tampa, Charleston, Louisville) being a poor 0-1-12 record with a -26 goal differential. Saturday’s win was massive for the team looking to continue their push for a top-4 position.

To make matters more difficult, Indy’s defense were dealing some more injuries. With Hogan, and White out for the season - Paco Craig, Anthony Herbert, and Makel Rasheed have stepped up. On Saturday, Herbert and Craig were ruled out with short term injuries for the match. That saw Barry step into the starting center back role.

My Man of the Match: Rasheed Berry

Getting his 5th consecutive start, he helped record another clean sheet (4 in the last 5 matches). Given up only 1 goal during this run. Add on his defensive performance with an assist to Josh O’Brien, it’s easy to see why he is the player of the match. Rasheed was dangerous all match with 9 passes into the final third. “As long as we keep a clean sheet, no body can beat us”.

Cards change games. A deserved 68th minute red card against Charleston changed the tenor of the game and Indy managed 2 goals to get a win over one of the most in form teams in the league.

https://www.gamebeckons.com/2026/07/indy-eleven-vs-charleston-battery-1312.html

Hey all, used to follow the club a few years ago but haven’t as closely recently.

World Cup made me want to get back in and noticed the news on the USL Premier League launching.

I noticed Indy just isn’t generated as many headlines as they used to (likely due to being sidelined for the city’s likely failed MLS push).

Is the club still healthy/interested in pursuing D1 status via USL Premier? It seems like a strong option to generate interest but not sure if the backing is still there even though attendance figures are still on the high end of the USL Championship.

Indy Women end season in great form, but ultimately fall short of USL-W playoffs. Indy Men get eliminated from USL-Cup, and attack has month to forget. Scoring only 2 goals in 3 matches.

Indy Eleven have loaned out forward Dylan Sing to Portland Hearts of Pine. The young forward has only played 4 matches all season with the Boys in Blue this season, so a move to Portland works for everyone.

Men’s Player of the Month - Paco Craig

The team accomplished two clean sheets in the month of June, and in 3 of their last 4 matches. What was was the main point of concern, seems to be buttoned up and the attack that was rolling - has cooled down. July will be the ultimate test for this team as they play Charleston, Detroit City, Miami, Loudoun, and San Antonio. Luckily for Indy, 2 of those are at home.

Prediction for July: Loss, Win, Draw, Win, Win - 10 points. Indy continues to be unable to beat Charleston, but get important wins on the road at San Antonio and Miami. Detroit City will be tough to beat on the road, so a draw should be expected. Loudoun aren't good - should get all 3 points at home.

Women’s Player of the Month - Emily Edwards

Started 6 matches for the Girls in Blue all season, including 3 clean sheets - she was vital for keeping this team’s playoff chances alive. The Auburn University goalie stood tall all season. Keeping opposing team’s out of the net was key in helping Indy’s attack maintain their pressure. She is my player of the month.

While the season did not start well for the Girls in Blue, it certainly ended exceptionally. Winning their last 5 matches, they applied all the pressure on Racing Louisville till the end. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. Their LIPAFC rivals just edged out Indy for the sole playoff position from the division.

https://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/indy-eleven-update-july-2026?r=aaxo8

With prospects of advancing out of the Group slim, McAuley opted to rotate the squad as they travelled to Lexington for matchday 4. Go on grab 2 points after win on penalty shootout 7-6.

After Indy's matchup vs Madison, Coach McCauley had this to say, “Generally just looking at what we might need to do later on in the season. The match [at Lexington] being more development for the younger players…and resting a couple of our older ones”. So coming into this one, we already expected some rotation. With 6 players inserted into the starting eleven who did not start the week prior at Pittsburgh.

Now conversely, the attack was once again fully neutralized. With more emphasis on defending, Indy managed only 8 shots all night with zero on target. Indy needed to try and challenge Lexington’s goalkeeper if they wanted to come away with anything other than a 0-0 result. This match felt like a “Park the Bus” kind of match for Indy.

My Man of the Match: Reice Charles-Cook

Not only did he record a clean sheet in regular time, he managed to save 7 shots, and 2 more in the penalty shoot-out. Stopping Joe Hafferty and Latif Blessing’s efforts to seal the extra point. His save on Hafferty was decisive in keeping the shoot-out alive. The Grenadine goalkeeper was a massive factor in penalties and during regular time.

https://open.substack.com/pub/beyondthe90/p/usl-cup-as-expected-indy-rotated?r=aaxo8&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

I'm wanting to check out an Indy Eleven game soon... I'm looking at sitting in sections 108, 109, or 114. Any pros/cons to these sections? Also, is sitting higher in these sections better for viewing the field? Is there a video board? Thanks!

ETA: thanks for the suggestions everyone! Looking forward to attending!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE MIKE! Come see us get revenge against Brooklyn.

#ixitid #indyforever

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania- Coming into this match, the Eleven had an unbeaten home run, and held onto two consecutive clean sheets. After 90 minutes, they nearly made it three in a row.

With Herbert still on international duty with Trinidad & Tobago, and Quinn picking up an injury last weekend, a defense that was already thin got thinner. Credit to the team, for 90 minutes they held their own. That was until Pittsburgh’s Lasse Kelp scored in the 90’ + 2’ minute.

This team needs some reinforcements on defense soon.

Despite the result, the Eleven are still in 6th place in a very tight Eastern Conference. They got Brooklyn at Home on Wednesday before travelling to Lexington on Saturday. Following this weekend, this team gets a much needed week off.

https://open.substack.com/pub/beyondthe90/p/usl-c-death-taxes-and-indy-conceding?r=aaxo8&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

Some updates from Fox59 news yesterday regarding the MLS to Indy saga.

The City's failure to get a tax plan to fund - they blame the state trying to lure the Bears. The city have a plan to pay for construction through taxes generated by yet-to-be-realized downtown development, that has yet been seen.

The Capital Improvement Board is still awaiting cost estimates and design of a proposed soccer stadium at the site of the downtown heliport. State lawmakers are waiting for a private franchise operator to step up and announce its financial commitment to building a stadium.

https://fox59.com/news/world-cup-kicks-off-while-indy-soccer-bid-stalls/

Madison's Manske held the Boys in Blue at Bay in the 1st half, then two quick goals in the 2nd sees Indy pick up all 3 points. Tyler Lowden becomes the youngest player in Indy Eleven history.

Mere minutes into the 2nd half, Bruno Rendon connected with a cross in the box. The forward redirected the ball closer to goal, where it found Paco Craig who then powered it home for a goal. 5 minutes later, Alajandro Mitrano and Jack Blake played a nice one-two, but Blake’s effort was saved by Manske. However, the goalkeeper wasn’t able to properly clear the danger. Josh O’Brien pounced on the loose ball and slotted it home.

After 55’, what was a 0-0 halftime score was now 2-0 in the home team’s favor.

With prospects of advancing slim, Coach McAuley signaled some rotation in that upcoming Lexington match. While disappointing with the clubs outlook in the USL-Cup, McAuley sees this as a positive, “Generally just looking at what we might need to do later on in the season. The match [at Lexington] being more development for the younger players…and resting a couple of our older ones”.

https://open.substack.com/pub/beyondthe90/p/usl-cup-indy-continues-home-winning?r=aaxo8&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

After one week of Prideraiser, we have raised a total of $518.56! Currently, the Girls have scored 12 goals to the men's 2, with Ellie Hodsden's hat trick last night leading the fundraising! It's not too late to pledge. https://www.prideraiser.org/campaigns/brickyard-battalion-brickyard-battalion-2026-prideraiser-JXkwbBNlqV9N4

#ixitid #indyforever

Thanks to a 12-save effort by Forward Madison, Indy was held to just 2 goals, but they constantly peppered the Madison goal with 14 of the 24 shots on target and came away with a win and a clean sheet.

https://www.gamebeckons.com/2026/06/indy-eleven-vs-forward-madison-2026.html

We take on the birds from Madison at the Mike Saturday. Pride Breakfast at tailgate. Singing and merriment to follow in the stands. Come out and have some fun!

#ixitid #indyforever

Indy Women have a turbulent start, losing 2 and sitting in 3rd place.

Aohdan Quinn, Jack Blake, and Cam Lindley all made headlines in a historic May. Indy Men end the month in 2nd place in the East.

Indy Eleven Men have signed 15 year-old Tyler Lowden from Indy’s MLS Next Academy on May 29th on an academy deal.

May Record (W-D-L): 3-1-1

Prinx Tires USL Cup: Group Stage: 0-1-1, 2 points, 5th place Group 4

USL Championship Record: 5-3-2, 18 points, 2nd place East

Men’s Player of the Month - Bruno Rendon

2026 hasn’t been the season many wanted from the Girls in Blue. Drawing in their Home opener versus LIPAFC rival Louisville showed us where this team’s heights were.

May Record (W-D-L): 1-1-2

USL-W Record: 1-1-2, 4 points, 3rd place Valley Division

Women's Player of the Month - Reese Sochacki

https://open.substack.com/pub/beyondthe90/p/indy-eleven-update-june-2026?r=aaxo8&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

Indy hold on to win 1-0, earning their first clean sheet of the season. Aodhan Quinn reaches 300th USL-C appearance and most minutes ever, & Indy Eleven are now in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference.

Longtime USL-Championship Veteran Aodhan Quinn was at the center this week. After Cam Lindley and Jack Blake’s moments in the prior weeks, it was the versatile captain’s time. At the opening whistle, Aodhan Quinn becomes just the 2nd player in league history to have 300 or more appearances. Only trailing Sean Totsch of Louisville City.

The San Diego native made further history. In the 22nd minute, he became the first player in league history to attain 25,000 minutes. The 12 year veteran immortalized himself as a true Ironman. Aside from his 2024 season ending injury, he has shown to be reliable on and off the pitch.

https://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/usl-c-indy-race-to-three-points-vs-3cb?r=aaxo8

*ignore the link title - did not want to update on me

Thanks to a 55th min Rendon goal, Indy extend their league home undefeated streak to 9 with a 1-nil victory. Cam Lindley & Aodhan Quinn reach major league milestones.

Paco Craig gets my Game Beckons Game Ball.

https://www.gamebeckons.com/2026/05/indy-eleven-vs-rhode-island-fc-1310.html

Second place ain’t looking too bad