Claim: 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.
Evidence: 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.