While Rochester's defense was strong, the forwards misfired in the attacking third and the midfield did not deliver consistent service. Rookie central defender Joe Farrell shined despite finishing his final college exams earlier in the week.
The Rochester Rhinos cannot figure out how to beat the Charlotte Independence. In Rochester last year the teams played to a scoreless draw and the Independence handed the eventual champions their only loss of the season in Charlotte.
On Saturday night the Rhinos struggled in the final third and tied the Independence 0-0 in the first of two meetings in 2016.