2025 Indy Eleven season

[4] Indy ended the 2024 season with a conference quarterfinal home loss to eventual finalists Rhode Island FC on November 3, 2024.

[5] The preseason began for Indy Eleven on November 4, 2024 following their playoff loss to Rhode Island FC.

[7] Among those initially not returning for 2025 include goalkeeper Hunter Sulte, who registered 11 assists in 2024 and returned to parent club Portland Timbers, overall 2024 team-leading goalscorer Augustine Williams, and midfielder Tyler Gibson, who has the 9th most appearances in franchise history for the team (79) and joined fellow USL Championship side Oakland Roots on December 3, 2024.

[17][18] On February 4, MLS club Portland Timbers announced that goalkeeper Hunter Sulte would return to Indy for a second consecutive season.

[19] Scottish defender Finn McRobb joined the club on February 7, having previously played for MLS Next Pro side Minnesota United FC 2.

[20] On January 16, fellow USL Championship club Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC announced a preseason friendly against Indy Eleven, scheduled to take place on February 12 at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield.

[22] Indy Eleven's preseason matches began with a 1–1 draw away to MLS Next Pro side Columbus Crew SC II on January 31, followed by a 2–1 loss at home the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on February 12.

As a member of the USL Championship, Indy Eleven will participate in the U.S. Open Cup tournament for the 10th time, following their semi-final appearance in 2024.

The format for the 2025 U.S. Open Cup was released on January 28, 2025, with Indy Eleven set to enter as hosts in the third round on April 15 or 16.