Irvine Zeta FC host Maryland Bobcats FC in the NISA, round 1.

Irvine Zeta FC won 4, drew 1 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–W–W–W), scoring 13 and conceding 3.

Maryland Bobcats FC won all 5 matches (W–W–W–W–W), scoring 17 and conceding 5.