In 2016, Rochester Rhino, which had eleven out of the 33 players from the United States and two players from Canada, were eliminated in the conference semi-finals by the New York Red Bulls II, an American professional soccer team based in Harrison, New Jersey.
This rule prevented several United Soccer League teams (Bethlehem Steel FC, LA Galaxy II, New York Red Bulls II, Orlando City B, Portland Timbers 2, Real Monarchs, Seattle Sounders FC 2 and Swope Park Rangers) from competing. 
