To nationals they go — Nouhad E. Melki II

Featuring goals, grit and celebration from the women’s Indy Eleven 2023 semifinal win over San Francisco, below are my photo highlights!

Copyright \ photo by Nouhad E. Melki II, 14 July 2023, Indy Eleven Women v San Francisco Glens SC

Above. Indy piles on Maddy Williams to celebrate her 50’ goal, assisted by Sam Dewey, restoring their one goal lead over San Francisco, 2-1.

Above. Indy’s Addie Chester is the first to put the Eleven on the board with her 14’ goal, to lead San Francisco 1-0.

Above. Maddy Williams brings back the lead to 2-1 with her 50’ goal.

Above. The Eleven celebrate their 2-1 lead.

Again and again, the Eleven strive to break a 2-2 tie with just minutes to spare. Until finally!

In the 91st minute! Alia Martin wins a cross from Maisie Whitsett and puts away a historic victory for the Eleven! Sending them to the National USL Women’s League Finals!

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