Real Monarchs SLC hosted OKC Energy FC last Wednesday as it broke a seven-match winless skid, beating the visitors 2-1 behind two goals from MF Sebastian Saucedo. To go with his two goals last week, Saucedo has been named to the USL Team of the Week for 30 of the 2018 USL season. Saucedo also recorded five key passes in the victory against OKC Energy FC to reinvigorate the club’s chances of a top-four finish.
The full USL Team of the Week is as follows: Goalkeeper Matt Bersano, (Reno 1868 FC); defenders Jos Hooiveld, (Orange County SC), Forrest Lasso, (FC Cincinnati); Joe Greenspan, (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC), and Hassan Ndam (New York Red Bulls II); midfielder Lance Laing, (San Antonio FC), Sebastian Saucedo, (Real Monarchs SLC), Jure Matjasic, (Sacramento Republic FC); forwards Eamon Zayed, (Charlotte Independence), Ilija Ilic, (Louisville City FC) and Romario Williams, (ATL United 2).
Bench: Brandon Miller (CLT), Michael Reed (NSH), Nicolas Perea (RGV) Jemal Johnson (FRS), Richie Menjivar (PEN), Keven Aleman (SAC), Ever Guzman (SA)
The Monarchs visit Fresno FC on Saturday, October 13 for the first time in 2018. The match can be seen live on ESPN+ beginning at 8:00 p.m. MT.
