PREVIEW | Eddies Look To Build Momentum In Indy

FC Edmonton head to Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis to take on Indy Eleven on September 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Eddies will be looking to win back-to-back matches for the first time this Fall Season as they aim for an NASL postseason berth.

Edmonton has begun to find its footing in recent weeks after registering a draw and victory against Minnesota United and Tampa Bay Rowdies, respectively. Each of the two fixtures provided the Eddies with their own unique set of challenges, including playing a man down for over an hour against the Loons before fielding a new-look lineup following injuries to striker Tomi Ameobi and midfielder Ritchie Jones against the Rowdies. Despite the challenges, the Eddies have played on the front foot for a majority of both matches while putting forth an impressive display on the defensive side of the ball. Edmonton has not conceded an open-play goal in over three matches.

Wins have come few and far between this Fall Season for Indy, who sit 10th overall in the NASL’s Combined Standings. Despite their current standing, Indy remains just three points back of the sixth-place Eddies in what is a jam-packed league table. Indy’s most recent home match on Sept. 9 resulted in a 3-0 victory over Jacksonville Armada FC. The Eleven was unable to keep the momentum going into last weekend’s match, however, as they fell to San Antonio Scorpions by a 2-0 scoreline.

Saturday will mark the third and final meeting of the season between Edmonton and Indy, with the team splitting the two previous meetings. Their inaugural match of the season series took place June 13 in Indianapolis, where the trio of Brian Brown, Dylan Mares, and Duke Lacroix registered goals in a 3-0 victory. The team’s most recent encounter occurred August 5 at Clarke Field, with captain Albert Watson and Eddies leading scorer Tomi Ameobi registering goals for the home side in a 2-0 win.

“We know we have to be at our best if we’re going to get a result because we are playing at one of the most difficult venues in the league,” FC Edmonton head coach Colin Miller stated. “With a big crowd and them in the playoff hunt as well, there is still everything to play for. I’m hoping the experience in our group will stand up on Saturday night and I’m very excited to see the way our team plays.”