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Pat McAfee’s exciting side Concafa SC has electrified crowds at the second iteration of The Soccer Tournament in Cary, NC this year, and they face their toughest test yet as they meet unbeaten Hoosier Army in 2024’s Round of 16.
McAfee himself will not be playing a further part in the tournament, as he sustained a hip flexor injury in their group stage finale against JJ Watt’s side Burnley FC. McAfee claims he may have torn the muscle while attempting to deliver a free-kick that missed horribly wide.
Instead, the former NFL punter turned radio host will continue coaching from the sidelines as he did in the Round of 16 where Concafa came from behind to beat Tenfifteen 2-1 in a thrilling Target Score Time finish.
Hoosier Army, a team largely comprised of Indiana University former players, have won all four of their matches thus far, sweeping Group K before topping Freedom United 2-0 in their first Round of 16 matchup. The winner came on a goal from former Minnesota United player Tanner Thompson.
Concafa SC vs. Hoosier Army live score
| Score (TST) | Goal scorers | |
| Concafa SC | 0 | — |
| Hoosier Army | 0 | — |
Starting lineups:
Concafa SC: 31. Thomas Sanner (GK) — 8. Zach Reget, 10. Mike Grella —11. Brek Shea, 6. Zat Knight — 24. Stefan Mijatovic, 34. Michael Stone.
Hoosier Army: 30. Christian Lomeli (GK) — 5. Grant Lillard — 13. Francesco Moore, 17. Jacob Bushue, 11. Joris Ahlinvi — 8. Nikita Kotlov, 23. Joe Tolen.
Concafa SC vs. Hoosier Army updates, highlights
1st min: Chance, Hoosier Army! HOOSIER ARMY HAVE HIT THE POST AGAIN!! What is going on???
HOW HAS THAT NOT GONE IN?!
Hoosier Army causing all sorts of chaos in the box but somehow Concafa stay alive!
1 MILLION DOLLAR DREAM ALIVE, NEXT GOAL WINS! pic.twitter.com/0fhqdZXOHi
— TST (@TST7v7) June 9, 2024
End of Regulation: Concafa SC 0-0 Hoosier Army
Concafa SC were the better first-half side by a slim margin, but the script was flipped on its head for the second half as Hoosier Army were by FAR the more dangerous team. Yet here we sit without a goal through 40 minutes, meaning it will go to sudden death. Who will advance to the final four of the men’s bracket and remain alive with a shot at $1 million?
37th min: Chance, Hoosier Army! How does Hoosier Army not score?!? Three consecutive shots on frame, but the first hits the woodwork, the second is brilliantly saved, and the third crashes into the crossbar!
BIGGEST MOMENT OF THE MATCH!
Hoosier Army put 3 great shots toward goal but through the post and the keeper it stays 0-0!
Target Score Time coming soon on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/cds10LoTCI
— TST (@TST7v7) June 9, 2024
31st min: Former USMNT defender Geoff Cameron makes a critical block! Hoosier Army feel on the verge of scoring as they have gained full control of the match and pummeling the Concafa net!
Geoff Cameron with the block!
Concafa doing everything they can to keep it 0-0…
Headed toward Target Score Time on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/LHnFI2saaZ
— TST (@TST7v7) June 9, 2024
HALFTIME: Concafa SC 0-0 Hoosier Army
Concafa SC slowly built themselves into the match, and commanded most of the possession, but overall both defenses remained largely in control of the match.
11th min: Zat Knight nearly scores from his own third! He almost catches the Hoosier Army goalkeeper way off his line but it goes just wide!
SO CLOSE FOR CONCAFA!
Zat Knight steps to intercept and launches toward an open net but it trickles wide
Good one on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/z6dM9BdYzv
— TST (@TST7v7) June 9, 2024
Watch Concafa SC vs. Hoosier Army: live stream, kickoff time
The TST match between Concafa SC and Hoosier Army can be found streaming on ESPN+, with a local kickoff time of 8:30 p.m. ET in Cary, NC. Here’s how that translates to the rest of the United States:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, June 8 | 8:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, June 8 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, June 8 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, June 8 | 5:30 p.m. |
Concafa SC vs. Hoosier Army lineups, team news
Star of the side Pat McAfee will no longer partake at the tournament as he sustained what he claims is a “full f—ing tear” of his hip flexor. It’s unclear whether former USMNT defender Geoff Cameron is fit to take part after missing their Round of 16 matchup against Tenfifteen.
Notable players who will take the field for Concafa SC include former USMNT defender Brek Shea, as well as Zat Knight who made just shy of 300 appearances in the Premier League for the likes of Reading and Blackburn. Also involved is Mike Grella, who made 73 appearances for the New York Red Bulls and is now a studio analyst for CBS soccer coverage.
Concafa SC starting lineup (2-2-2): 31. Thomas Sanner (GK) — 8. Zach Reget, 10. Mike Grella —11. Brek Shea, 6. Zat Knight — 24. Stefan Mijatovic, 34. Michael Stone.
The most notable player in the Hoosier Army lineup is Grant Lillard who spent time with the Chicago Fire, Inter Miami, and Columbus Crew after a four-year career at Indiana from 2014-18. Another former Indiana player Jeremiah Gutjahr is now the university’s Director of Operations for the men’s soccer team.
Forward Nikita Kotlov scored the winning “golden” goal for Indiana in the 2012 NCAA National Championship game against Georgetown.
Hoosier Army starting lineup (1-3-2): 30. Christian Lomeli (GK) — 5. Grant Lillard — 13. Francesco Moore, 17. Jacob Bushue, 11. Joris Ahlinvi — 8. Nikita Kotlov, 23. Joe Tolen.
.@PatMcAfeeShow HAS BEEN MUST SEE TV AT TST!
Assist✅
Free Kicks to the Moon✅
Beer Showers✅
Coaching/Hyping up teammates✅Concafa SC look to continue their TST run tonight against Hoosier Army at 8:30ET on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/P9wn2EmRUl
— TST (@TST7v7) June 8, 2024
TST schedule, previous results
Concafa SC road to the quarterfinals
Concafa SC lost their first group stage match to fellow knockout stage qualifiers Reggae Rovers, but would advance to the Round of 16 after two ensuing victories. They topped Tenfifteen 2-1 in comeback fashion in their first knockout match.
| Date | Stage | Match | Highlights |
| Wed, Jun. 5 | Group A | Reggae Rovers 4, The CONCAFA SC 1 | Highlights |
| Wed, Jun. 5 | Group A | The CONCAFA SC 6, Nati SC 1 | Highlights |
| Thu, Jun. 6 | Group A | The CONCAFA SC 4, Burnley FC 1 | Highlights |
| Fri, Jun. 7 | Round of 32 | Concafa SC 3, Supra United 2 | Highlights |
| Sat, Jun. 8 | Round of 16 | The Concafa SC 2, Tenfifteen 1 | Highlights |
Hoosier Army road to the quarterfinals
Hoosier Army advanced to the knockout stage with three group victories giving them the top spot in Group K. They have yet to lose, beating Freedom Army, a team of Air Force Academy alumni, 2-0 in the Round of 16.
| Date | Stage | Match | Highlights |
| Wed, Jun. 5 | Group K | Hoosier Army 6, Trident FC 1 | Highlights |
| Wed, Jun. 5 | Group K | Hoosier Army 3, Hoya Nation 1 | Highlights |
| Thu, Jun. 6 | Group K | Hoosier Army 4, Freedom United 1 | Highlights |
| Fri, Jun. 7 | Round of 32 | Hoosier Army 4, Villarreal 0 | Highlights |
| Sat, Jun. 8 | Round of 16 | Hoosier Army 2, Freedom United 0 | Highlights |