Despite losing Irvin Parra to a red card in the 27th minute, the Hailstorm won 1–0 in extra time, with Jerry Desdunes scoring their first-ever goal in the 96th.

[4][5] The Hailstorm were eliminated from cup competition on May 11, 2022 by fellow League One opponents Union Omaha by a score of 2-0 in the round of 32.

The game saw Irvin Parra score the Hailstorm's first home goal in spectacular fashion, making #2 on ESPN's top ten list that evening.

Despite heading into the tournament in bad form, the Hailstorm would surprise the league with a first-place finish in the West Group.

Northern Colorado would meet Forward Madison in the final, defeating them 1(5)-1(4) thanks to a saved shot by goalkeeper Edward Delgado and becoming the inaugural USL Jägermeister Cup champions.

[9] The club's ownership responded the same day, stating their intentions to continue playing at the Future Legends Complex in 2025.

"[13] Due to construction delays, caused by an months-long investigation into the possible presence of a historical site in June 2021,[14] the team obtained permission from the University of Northern Colorado (UNC, in Greeley, Colorado) to use their soccer facility, Jackson Stadium throughout the month of June, 2022.