Vlora FC 2-1 FC Minneapolis in the UPSL Midwest West, Premier, round 1 at Bob Pates Field, Burnsville (3,500 capacity).

Vlora FC won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–D–W), scoring 8 and conceding 6.

FC Minneapolis won 1, drew 0 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–W–L), scoring 8 and conceding 17.

The two sides have met 8 times: Vlora FC 5 wins, FC Minneapolis 2, 1 draw.