Indy Eleven midfielder Kenney Walker has been named to the USL Championship’s Team of the Week for his Week 2 performance. Walker notched two assists in Indy’s 3-2 win over Eastern Conference side Charlotte Independence, in addition to creating four chances and completing just under 80 percent of his passes. Moreover, the 30-year-old currently leads USL Championship in assists with three to his name. Walker’s Team of the Week appearance is the first time an Indy Eleven player has been awarded the honor in 2019.

Prior to signing for Indiana’s Team on December 5, 2018, Walker was a mainstay for FC Cincinnati since the team’s inaugural USL Championship season in 2016. Last season, the Wickliffe, Ohio native appeared in 27 matches and tallied three goals in as much time. Additionally, Walker registered 38 clearances and 41 interceptions.

Before signing for the Orange and Blue, Walker was selected 38th overall by LA Galaxy in the 2012 Major League Soccer SuperDraft. He helped the Los Angeles based club capture three MLS Cup championships before leaving at the end of 2015.

Indy Eleven return to Lucas Oil Stadium for the club’s Home Opener on Saturday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m., taking on USL Championship newcomers Hartford Athletic. Tickets are available for as low as $15 at IndyEleven.com/Tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.

USL Championship Team of the Week

GK – David Ochoa, Real Monarchs SLC: Ochoa posted a nine-save shutout to earn the Monarchs a point in a 0-0 draw with El Paso Locomotive FC despite the hosts being down to 10 men for almost an hour.

D – Luca Lobo, Tulsa Roughnecks FC: Making his professional debut, Lobo struck twice in four minutes as part of the Roughnecks’ run of five unanswered goals that earned the side its first road win since September 2017.

D – Shawn Barry, Tampa Bay Rowdies: Barry recorded a goal and assist while contributing to the Rowdies’ shutout defensively in a 2-0 win against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.

D – Paris Gee, Saint Louis FC: Gee played a key role in locking down Nashville SC’s attack, recording three tackles and two clearances as STLFC limited the hosts to one shot on goal in their 1-0 win.

M – Santi Moar, New Mexico United: Moar scored a pair of spectacular solo efforts as New Mexico came close to spoiling Phoenix Rising FC’s home opener in a 3-3 draw at Casino Arizona Field.

M – Arun Basuljevic, Fresno FC: Basuljevic scored twice to lead the Foxes to a 2-0 victory on the road against Rio Grande Valley FC for their first win of 2019.

M – Solomon Asante, Phoenix Rising FC: Asante converted twice from the penalty spot and recorded five key passes, while also completing 27 of 33 passes overall in Rising FC’s 3-3 draw with New Mexico.

M – Kenney Walker, Indy Eleven: Walker notched a pair of assists and four key passes overall to help Indy claim its first victory of the season on the road against the Charlotte Independence.

F – Marvin Loria, Portland Timbers 2: Loria struck twice and recorded two key passes as T2 earned an impressive road victory against San Antonio FC.

F – Brian Brown, Reno 1868 FC: Brown notched both goals as 1868 FC rallied in the second half to take a 2-1 victory against Austin Bold FC for its first win of the season.

F – Augustine Williams, LA Galaxy II: Williams scored his first two goals for Los Dos as it romped to a 3-0 victory on the road against Tacoma Defiance.

Bench: Carlos Coronel (BST), Thomas Meilleur-Giguere (OTT), Zeiko Lewis (CHS), Griffin Yow (LDN), Omar Gordon (OKC), Elliot Collier (MEM), Marios Lomis (NC)