1999 was a breakthrough year for the UIC men's soccer program.  The team won its first-ever regular season conference title with a sparkling 6-1 record in the Midwestern Collegiate Conference (as the Horizon League was then known).  They completed the double with a dominating run through the tournament field, beating Cleveland State 6-0, Green Bay 3-1, and Detroit 2-0 for the trophy.

Eric Lukin, the conference Player of the Year and one of three Flames on the All-MCC First Team, scored on a free kick to give UIC a 1-0 lead.  Greg Chrisman added the second goal.  It was UIC's first appearance in the conference championship match.

John Collins, Jay DeMerit, and goalkeeper Chris Jamal were among the Flames' eight All-MCC players who made the All-Tournament Team.  Ranko Tutulugdzjia also made the All-Tournament squad.

Lukin was named the tournament MVP.