by elevencomm
WESTFIELD, Ind. (Saturday, February 10, 2024) – Indy Eleven continued preseason action with a 2-0 victory over Chicago Fire FC II at the Grand Park Events Center on Saturday evening.
The teams traded chances in a physical first half, but it was Indy that struck first in the 28th minute. Augi Williams found himself on the end of a cross from Cam Lindley, took a touch around the Chicago Fire keeper and put the Boys in Blue up, 1-0. Lindley was the team’s assist leader and ranked seventh in the USL Championship in 2023, registering eight helpers.
It didn’t take Indy long to double the score as Sebastian Guenzatti connected with Jack Blake for the insurance tally.
Yannik Oettl and Cayden Crawford split time in goal for the Boys in Blue, helping the squad post its second shutout in as many games.
Preseason action continues Tuesday against Indiana Wesleyan University. The match is closed to the public.
Complete Preseason Schedule
Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | D, 0-0
Saturday, Feb. 10 vs Chicago Fire FC II | W, 2-0
Tuesday, Feb. 13 vs. Indiana Wesleyan University | Closed to the public
Sunday, Feb. 18 vs. Columbus Crew2 | 3 p.m. | Open to the public
Saturday, Feb. 24 at Lexington SC
Thursday, Feb. 29 vs. Detroit City FC | Closed to the public
Friday, March 1 vs. Forward Madison FC | Closed to the public
Indy opens the 2024 slate on a two-match road swing beginning at non-conference foe Oakland Roots SC on March 9 before returning home to host 2023 Western Conference Champion Sacramento Republic FC at Michael A. Carroll Stadium on March 23.
Originally posted on indyeleven.com