Indy Eleven to Face Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire April 1 in West Lafayette
March 12, 2014 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Indy Eleven News Release
INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, March 12, 2014) - Indy Eleven Professional Soccer today added to its calendar of local exhibition matches by announcing a match-up against Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire on Tuesday, April 1, on the campus of Purdue University. The April 1 game at the Boilermaker Soccer Complex in West Lafayette (1350 McCormick Road) is set for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff.
Tickets for the exhibition are currently available at IndyEleven.com and cost $15 for Preferred Seating and $11 for Standard Seating/General Admission/Supporters Sections (plus fees). Please note that online ticket sales will end on March 31 at 11:59 p.m. ET (10:59 p.m. CT). Fans that choose the e-ticket option of delivery should receive the e-ticket in their inbox on Monday, March 24.
Separate sections at the Boilermaker Soccer Complex will be made available for members of the two clubs' respective independent supporters groups, which are available for $11 (plus fees).
"A match against the Chicago Fire has been high on Indy Eleven fans' wish list since day one, and we're glad to give them the chance to create what will be an outstanding atmosphere up in West Lafayette," said Indy Eleven President/General Manager Peter Wilt. "Most importantly, this game offers one more chance to take on quality opposition as we get ready for the opening of our season 11 days later."
The matchup against the Fire will mark Indy Eleven's sixth exhibition game against an MLS side this preseason. With its April 12 Inaugural Game against the Carolina RailHawks quickly approaching, the matchup will provide Indy Eleven another tough test in preparation for its first season of play in the North American Soccer League.
Indy Eleven's now four local exhibition contests will lead up to the team's Inaugural Game on Saturday, April 12, which will kickoff from Michael A. Carroll Stadium at IUPUI at 7:30 p.m. ET and air live on MyINDY TV-23. A limited amount of tickets remain available for that match and can be secured by visiting IndyEleven.com or by phone by calling 317-685-1100 weekdays from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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