Connection 1-2 Firebirds in the Greater Chicago Soccer League, round 1.

Connection won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (D–D–L–W–L), scoring 7 and conceding 7.

Firebirds won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–W–D), scoring 9 and conceding 13.

The two sides have met 2 times: Connection 0 wins, Firebirds 2, 0 draws.