BHM took first meeting of the season 2-1
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August 8, 2023
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Indy Eleven vs Birmingham Legion FC
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. ET
Carroll Stadium – Indianapolis
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2023 USL Championship Records
Indy Eleven: 6W-9L-7D (-2), 25 pts; 9th in Eastern Conference
Birmingham Legion FC: 9W-10L-2D (-5), 29 pts; 6th in Eastern Conference
Community Health Network Sports Medicine Indy Eleven Injury Report
OUT: DF B. Rebellon (adductor), DF J. Vazquez (leg), Y. Oettl (ankle), M. King (hip)
QUESTIONABLE: TBD
SETTING THE SCENE
The Boys in Blue return to action for a midweek clash with Birmingham Legion FC Wednesday. BHM took the first meeting of the season, 2-1, on June 17.
The Eleven are coming off a 2-1 loss to Memphis 901 FC and are 1-2-2 in their last five games. With a 6-9-7 record, Indy is ninth in the USLC Eastern Conference. Birmingham is 2-2-1 in its last five matches and is coming off a 2-1 loss to Colorado Springs. BHM is fifth in the Eastern Conference at 9-10-2.
BHM took first meeting of the season 2-1
#INDvBHM Preview
Indy Eleven vs Birmingham Legion FC
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. ET
Carroll Stadium – Indianapolis
Follow Live
MYINDY-TV
Streaming Video: ESPN+ (click to subscribe)
Spanish Radio: Exitos Radio 94.3 FM & exitos943.com
In-game updates: @IndyElevenLive Twitter feed
Stats: #INDvBHM MatchCenter at USLChampionship.com
2023 USL Championship Records
Indy Eleven: 6W-9L-7D (-2), 25 pts; 9th in Eastern Conference
Birmingham Legion FC: 9W-10L-2D (-5), 29 pts; 6th in Eastern Conference
Community Health Network Sports Medicine Indy Eleven Injury Report
OUT: DF B. Rebellon (adductor), DF J. Vazquez (leg), Y. Oettl (ankle), M. King (hip)
QUESTIONABLE: TBD
SETTING THE SCENE
The Boys in Blue return to action for a midweek clash with Birmingham Legion FC Wednesday. BHM took the first meeting of the season, 2-1, on June 17.
The Eleven are coming off a 2-1 loss to Memphis 901 FC and are 1-2-2 in their last five games. With a 6-9-7 record, Indy is ninth in the USLC Eastern Conference. Birmingham is 2-2-1 in its last five matches and is coming off a 2-1 loss to Colorado Springs. BHM is fifth in the Eastern Conference at 9-10-2.
| IND | BHM | |
| 22 | Games | 21 |
| 24 | Goals | 30 |
| 26 | Goals Conceded | 35 |
| 14 | Assists | 27 |
| 67 | SOT | 85 |
| 86 | Shots Faced | 96 |
| 6 | Clean Sheets | 4 |
SERIES VS. BIRMINGHAM
Saturday marks the 10th meeting between the two teams, with Birmingham holding the 6-3-0 all-time advantage in USL Championship action. The is the second meeting of two this season (6.17)
BHM leads: 6-3-0 | GF 12, GA 14
Recent Meetings
6.17.23 | at BHM | L, 2-1
10.12.22 | at BHM | L, 3-1
9.10.22 | home | W, 4-3
10.16.21 | home | L, 3-1
7.24.21 | home | L, 2-1
USL Championship Regular Season
Birmingham Legion FC 2:1 Indy Eleven
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Protective Stadium – Birmingham, Alabama
Scoring Summary
BHM – Diba Nwegbo 55’
IND – Sebastian Guenzatti (Harrison Robledo) 56’
BHM – Enzo Martinez (Neco Brett) 89’
PARTY CRASHERS
Indy went unbeaten in its last meetings against the top three teams in the USLC Eastern Conference. The Eleven’s 3-1 win over PIT put the first blemish on the home team’s record after coming into the match 7-0-3.
20,000 AND BEYOND…
Aodhan Quinn became the USL Championship’s leader in regular-season minutes played at 20,096 after 90 against Tampa Bay on July 22.
20,000+ minutes | 20,366 | 1st
Appearances | 245 | 7th
Approaching… 50 assists | 49 | 3rd
Quinn has 53 goals, having become the 24th player in USL Championship history to hit 50 goals. He is one of only seven players to have a combined 100 career goals and assists with 53 goals and 49 assists.
Quinn has recorded 24 penalty kick goals in 27 attempts in his career in the league, the most of any individual player on record in league history.
SPORTSCENTER TOP 10 FOR THE 11
Indy Eleven midfielders Cam Lindley and Aodhan Quinn have been featured on SportsCenter’s Top 10 for goals in 2023. Lindley’s match-winner at Hartford landed at No. 10, while Quinn’s opening strike against Pittsburgh took the No. 4 spot. The club saw a third selection, this time from the women’s side, as Sam Dewey came in at No. 4 for her goal in the USL W League Conference Semifinal.
Originally posted on indyeleven.com