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Indy Eleven at Phoenix Rising FC
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – 10:30 p.m. ET
Phoenix Rising Stadium – Phoenix, Arizona
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Stats: #PHXvIND MatchCenter at USLChampionship.com
2023 USL Championship Records
Phoenix Rising FC: 12W-8L-9D (16), 45 pts; 4th in the Western Conference
Indy Eleven: 11W-10L-8D (5), 41 pts; 6th in Eastern Conference
Community Health Network Sports Medicine Indy Eleven Injury Report
OUT: Y. Oettl (ankle), C. Chapman-Page (quad), A. Quinn (knee)
QUESTIONABLE: TBD
SETTING THE SCENE
The Boys in Blue travel to Phoenix Rising FC for a Wednesday night contest, looking to bounce back.
The Eleven are coming off a 3-2 loss vs New Mexico United and are 3-1-1 in their last five games. With an 11-10-8 record, Indy is sixth in the USLC Eastern Conference. Phoenix is 4-0-1 in its last five matches and is coming off a 5-0 win over Detroit City FC. PHX is fourth in the Western Conference at 12-8-9.
SERIES VS. PHOENIX
Wednesday marks the first meeting between the two teams. This weekend’s match-up is the lone match of the season between the two teams.
A FAMILIAR FOE
Indy Eleven is no stranger to Phoenix head coach Juan Guerra, who played for the Boys in Blue in 2018, making 15 starts in 25 appearances. The midfielder had a goal and two assists for the club before going on to serve as an assistant coach during the 2019 and 2020 season. Likewise, Phoenix striker Manuel Arteaga played for the Eleven back in 2021 where he scored 10 goals that season and two assists.
On Indy’s side, Solomon Asante played in Phoenix from 2018-2022 where he was a two-time MVP. Similarly, Aodhan Quinn played for Phoenix between 2021-2022.
Originally posted on indyeleven.com