Cincinnati 2-3 Rochester Rhinos in the USL Championship, round 1 at Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati (40,000 capacity).

Rochester Rhinos won 2, drew 3 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–D–W–D), scoring 4 and conceding 1.

The two sides have met 4 times: Cincinnati 0 wins, Rochester Rhinos 3, 1 draw.