USL Indy Eleven

Blake Earns Bench Spot on USLC Team of the Week

Published on June 13, 2023 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Indy Eleven News Release


TAMPA/INDIANAPOLIS - Jack Blake scored a late equalizer to help Indy Eleven earn a 1-1 draw against Hartford Athletic on Saturday and earn USL Championship Team of the Week bench honors, league officials announced Tuesday.

Blake scored his second goal of the season in the 85th minute off a Sebastian Guenzatti assist and registered a game-high five successful chances created for Indy, and additionally had three crosses. Defensively, Blake won a team-high eight duels, had four tackles and a blocked shot for the Eleven.

This is the first honor of 2023 from the USL Championship for Blake. Five players have been named to the team of the week this season, with three additional bench spots earned.

2023 Weekly Honors

GK Yannik Oettl (Week 1)

MF Bryam Rebellon (Week 3)

D Adrian Diz Pe (Week 3 - bench)

F Solomon Asante (Week 7 - bench)

D Adrian Diz Pe (Week 8)

D Younes Boudadi (Week 9)

MF Aodhan Quinn (Week 13)

MF Jack Blake (Week 14 - bench)

USL Championship Team of the Week - Week 14

GK - Drew Romig, Memphis 901 FC

D - Abdoul Zanne, Loudoun United FC

D - Mitchell Taintor, San Antonio FC

D - Morey Doner, Monterey Bay F.C.

M - Jairo Henriquez, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

M - Charlie Dennis, Tampa Bay Rowdies

M - Drew Skundrich, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

M - Ryan Spaulding, Tampa Bay Rowdies

F - Kyle Murphy, Miami FC

F - Zach Ryan, Loudoun United FC

F - Romario Williams, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Bench: Danny Vitiello (SAC), Nathan Dossantos (PIT), Maxi Rodriguez (DET), Jack Blake (IND), Kalil ElMedkhar (LDN), Sam Gleadle (MB), Phillip Goodrum (TUL)

The Eleven moved to 4-5-4 on the season after Saturday's draw and sit seventh in the USLC Eastern Division.

Next up, the Boys in Blue hit the road to take on Birmingham Legion FC for the first of two straight road matches. Kick is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN+. Indy returns home Saturday, July 1 against San Diego Loyal SC. Single-game tickets for all home games at IUPUI Carroll Stadium and specially-priced group tickets and an increased portfolio of hospitality options are available for purchase now via indyeleven.com/tickets or by calling 317-685-1100 during regular business hours (Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.).

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