Independence 2-1 Rochester Rhinos in the USL Championship, round 1 at Ramblewood Soccer Complex, Charlotte.

Rochester Rhinos won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–L–D–D), scoring 3 and conceding 6.

The two sides have met 6 times: Independence 1 win, Rochester Rhinos 4, 1 draw.