INDY ELEVEN VS. FC TULSA
Venue: Michael A. Carroll Stadium, Indianapolis
Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN+
The Lowdown: Indy Eleven and FC Tulsa will both look to build on impressive comebacks last time out as they square off for the first time this season. Indy (5-6-5, 20pts) maintained its place in the playoff positions in the Eastern Conference as it rallied for a 2-2 draw against San Diego Loyal SC last Saturday as Aodhan Quinn scored twice from the penalty spot despite the side having been reduced to 10 players with just over half-an-hour to play after Gustavo Rissi was sent off for denial of a goalscoring opportunity. Quinn’s goals moved him to 50 regular season goals in the Championship for his career – the 24th player to do so – with all five of his goals this season having come from the penalty spot. Tulsa (3-7-7, 16pts) remained in touch with the playoff positions as it rallied for a 3-2 victory against Detroit City FC last Friday night behind a standout performance by Phillip Goodrum who recorded two goals and an assist at ONEOK Field. A midseason arrival from Memphis 901 FC, Goodrum has recorded four goals and one assist in six games for Tulsa. The side is now three points out of the playoff positions in the Eastern Conference standings and only four points back of Indy in seventh place, making this game a major one for both clubs in the battle for position in the middle of the conference.
Spotlight Players
Indy Eleven – Adrian Diz Pe: The Cuban center back was acquired by Indy this offseason via transfer from Tulsa and has been one of the most consistent performers for the Boys in Blue this year, recording 56 clearances and 24 interceptions.
FC Tulsa – Eric Bird: The veteran midfielder put in a strong display against Detroit City, winning the opening penalty kick as he broke from midfield to challenge the back line, and his versatility should be important again for the visitors here.
Originally posted on uslchampionship.com