The mid-season GGSL Shield tournament is back! The January 30th first round matches were determined by open draw in the tradition of the European soccer cups. In the 4 team OT & Masters 1 Divisions, the Shield will be a 2 week affair with the week 1 winners advancing to the respective Shield finals. In the 8 team Masters 2 division, the Shield will last 3 weeks to determine the eventual champion.
Here is the schedule for Round 1! Note, all games and start times were determined by open draw conducted post-game at the conclusion of the fall/winter season.
| Division | Home | Away | Time (Jan 30th) | Field |
| OT Division | Olympique de Marseille | Inter | 8:00 | Field 1 |
| OT Division | Messi’s Warriors | Sporting | 9:30 | Field 1 |
| Masters 1 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Boca Seniors | 8:00 | Field 2 |
| Masters 1 | Clockwork Orange | Ajax | 9:00 | Field 2 |
| Masters 2 | Manchester United | Palermo | 8:00 | Field 3 |
| Masters 2 | Dragons Fire | Highlanders | 9:00 | Field 3 |
| Masters 2 | Mondoux’s Marauders | Panathinaikos | 10:00 | Field 2 |
| Masters 2 | Orange Crush | Thee Olde Boys | 10:00 | Field 3 |
