Blake Scores in 2026 Debut
Published on March 31, 2026 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Indy Eleven News Release
(Indianapolis) - Indy Eleven midfielder Jack Blake made his first appearance of 2026 and scored a goal, but it wasn't enough as the Boys in Blue fell 2-1 to Union Omaha in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Second Round action at Carroll Stadium.
Blake entered in the 67th minute with his team playing down a man after goalkeeper Reice Charles-Cook was issued a red card in the 59th.
In the 93rd minute, Blake chipped a left-footed ball from outside the area to the corner of the six to Bruno Rendon, but his shot was stopped. Thirty seconds later, midfielder Josh O'Brien started the scoring sequence with a cross from the right side that was deflected into the edge of the area, where defender Logan Neidlinger volleyed it on goal. Union Omaha goalkeeper Cole Jensen made the save, but the rebound came out to Blake, who buried it with his left foot.
Indy Eleven resumes USL Championship play on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Carroll Stadium against the defending champion Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.
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Ticket options available include Family Four-Packs, pro-rated Season Tickets, and Flex Mini-Plans.
The Family Four-Pack is available for all 2026 home games and it can be purchased online only. Priced at just $49, the Family Four-Pack includes four tickets, FREE parking, $20 in Concession Vouchers, and a 20% Merchandise Discount, along with access to the Fun Zone/Kids Activation Area.
Season Ticket Benefits (starting at $13.50 per game) include Season Parking Pass, unlimited ticket exchanges, and a 20% discount on all Indy Eleven merchandise. Flex Mini Plans include vouchers to be redeemed for any 2026 regular season home match.
For questions, call (317) 685-1100 during business hours or email tickets@indyeleven.com.
2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Second Round
Indy Eleven 1:2 Union Omaha
Tue., Mar. 31, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. ET
Carroll Stadium | Indianapolis
Weather: Cloudy, 81 degrees
Scoring Summary
OMA - Samuel Owusu (Diego Gutierrez) 75'
OMA - Kempes Tekiela (Adrian Billhardt) 83'
IND - Jack Blake 90+3'
Discipline Summary
OMA - Brent Kallman (caution) 50'
IND - Reice Charles-Cook (ejection) 59'
Indy Eleven Line-Up:Reice Charles-Cook (ejection 59'), Alejandro Mitrano, Hesron Barry, Makel Rasheed, Logan Neidlinger, Mikah Thomas (Bruno Rendon 67'), Noble Okello (Aodhan Quinn 45'), Cam Lindley (captain) (Josh O'Brien 45'), Allen Gavilanes (Eric Dick 61'), Kian Williams (Jack Blake 67'), Edward Kizza.
Indy Eleven Subs Not Used: Anthony Herbert, Loïc Mesanvi.
Union Omaha Line-Up: Cole Jensen, Ryen Jiba, Brent Kallman (captain), Samuel Owusu, Dylan Borczak (Pato Botello Faz 62'), Gabriel Cabral (Sami Guediri 80'), Laurence Wootton (Brandon Knapp 80'), Camron Lawrence (Younes Boudadi 35'), Sergio Ors Navarro (Diego Gutierrez 35'), Kempes Tekiela, Adrian Billhardt.
Union Omaha Subs Not Used: Aaron Gomez, Rashid Nuhu.
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