Real Monarchs SLC 2 vs Seattle Sounders FC 2 0
July 14, 2018; Herriman, Utah; Zions Bank Stadium
Real Monarchs SLC (13-4-2, 41 points); Seattle Sounders FC 2 (3-12-2, 11 points)
Man of the Match: Playing at center midfield, Charlie Adams secured the match winning strike in the 27th minute for his second goal of the year. While his only shot on target in the match resulted in a goal, Adams’ passing accuracy of 87% stole the show to help the Monarchs remain undefeated on home soil in 2018.
Telling Stat: 57.6. The Monarchs won the possession battle against S2, carrying 57.6% of the overall possession in the match. The Monarchs were also dominant in the air against Seattle, winning 70% of its aerial duels.
What You Missed: The Monarchs have now earned 10 shutouts through 19 matches played in 2018, placing the club second in the category across the league. The club’s 10 shutouts are only two behind Pittsburgh’s 12 through 17 matches played this season. With a staunch back line that rarely gives up goals, the Monarchs earned yet another shutout to retain its place atop the Western conference standings.
So What: Just past the midway point of the season, the Monarchs are right where it was a season ago – atop the West and atop the league. With 41 points to its name and three points clear from the Eastern Conference leader Cincinnati FC, Saturday’s bout at San Antonio becomes a bit more intriguing. San Antonio is the only Western Conference opponent that the Monarchs weren’t able to claim a victory over a season ago as well as being the only team to beat the Monarchs at home during the regular-season. Saturday’s match provides the Utah side with a chance to separate itself from the Western Conference pack with a win. Kick off from Toyota Field is set for 6:30 p.m. MT and can be seen live on ESPN+.
