Real Monarchs SLC vs San Antonio FC
September 3, 2018; Zions Bank Stadium, Herriman, Utah
7:00 p.m. MT; RealMonarchs.com
Real Monarchs SLC (17-7-2, 53 points); San Antonio FC (10-9-7, 37 points)
Player to Watch – Defender Darnell King has been one of the key players for the San Antonio FC backline. King has limited the damage in 2018 for San Antonio with 14 tackles, 13 clearances, 6 interceptions in the last three games, even notching a goal of his own over Swope Park Rangers after intercepting a pass. The 27-year old American has been named as NASL Best XI Defender in 2014, and continues to prove why, making him a player to watch for Monday.
History – San Antonio gained the lead in the all-time series over Real Monarchs in late July, bringing the record to 2-1-1, after the Monarchs fell in San Antonio by a 2-4 score line. The fifth game in this short series will be played on Labor Day, where Real Monarchs aim to even out the series record and topple San Antonio for the first time since 2016.
Last Five – San Antonio FC have been under the weather in recent weeks, registering just three points in the last five games for a record of 1-4-0. After four straight losses, SAFC picked up a 3-1 victory over Rio Grande Valley to keep its play off dreams alive and well. Now sitting in ninth place with 37 points, the Texas side will be aiming for the three points to help put it over the playoff line, while the Monarchs look to continue its reign as Western-Conference leaders.
