Real Monarchs SLC vs. Swope Park Rangers
May 9, 2018; Zions Bank Stadium
7:00 p.m. MT; RealMonarchs.com, ESPN+, KMYU
Real Monarchs SLC (5-1-1, 16 points); Swope Park Rangers (4-1-3, 15 points)
Players to Watch – Swope Park Rangers forward Hadji Barry has made the difference early in the season for Swope, putting away chances when it matters. Barry started his career with Orlando City SC before transferring to its USL affiliate OCSC-B on loan. Barry was picked up by Swope Park Rangers ahead of the 2018 season. Barry has an eye for the goal in the attacking third, using his blistering pace to fly past defenders. Showing his current run of form, Barry has scored in his last two matches for Swope, solidifying his attacking prowess that any team in the league must be on the lookout for.
History – The Monarchs lead the all-time series between the two clubs, currently holding an undefeated record of 2-0-1 (7 points) since the first meeting between the sides in 2016. The Monarchs topped Swope 2-1 in the last outing in Utah with Chandler Hoffman and James Moberg earning the goals in the win.
Last Five – Swope Park Rangers currently sit fifth in the Western conference, only one point back from the Monarchs. Swope has a reputation for scoring goals, being tied for second in the league for goals scored this season with 15. Swope has yet to be held scoreless in 2018, having scored at least one goal in every outing thus far. Swope’s last five games have all produced points, resulting in two wins and three ties. Swope now has a quick turnaround after a 1-0 win over OKC Energy on Saturday at Taft Stadium in Oklahoma City, and now heads to Zions Bank Stadium for a matchup against the Monarchs on Wednesday.
