 The test game was played in Rockford, Illinois on April 27, 1986 at the Rockford MetroCentre.Sponsors were secured, and players and coaches from local colleges were recruited to volunteer to play for the teams, the Chicago Politicians and Rockford Metros, with the guarantee of a tryout should the league take off.Interest was high enough following the initial test game that Foster decided to put on a second, "showcase" game.