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Real Monarchs Open 2018 USL Cup Playoffs Against Reno 1868 FC

REAL MONARCHS SLC OPEN 2018 USL CUP PLAYOFFS SATURDAY AGAINST RENO 1868 FC
Real Monarchs Host Reno 1868 FC in Western Conference Quarterfinal in Single Elimination Match; 2018 Season Series Between Clubs Level Ahead of Playoff Bout; Real Monarchs Looking to Claim First Ever Playoff Victory in Second Consecutive Post-Season Appearance; Playoff Tickets On Sale NOW at RealMonarchs.com or by Calling 844.REAL.TIX

HERRIMAN, Utah (Friday, October 19, 2018) – Real Monarchs SLC opens the 2018 United Soccer League Playoffs on Saturday, October 20 at 3:00 p.m. MT against Western Conference rival Reno 1868 FC. Interim Head Coach Jamison Olave leads his side into its second consecutive post-season appearance as the club seeks its first ever post-season victory.


“Family Four Pack” ticket special highlights the playoff outing at Zions Bank Stadium where fans can purchase four tickets and four Monarchs Mugs for just $30 by using code: PLAYOFFS at RealMonarchs.com or by calling 844.REAL.TIX. The first 250 Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals FC Season Ticket Members will get FREE kid’s tickets & FREE parking to Saturday’s match. Fans in attendance at the match can purchase hot dogs, corn dogs, churros, and pretzels for just $2 all game long.


Saturday’s match will see the Monarchs host a USL Cup Playoff match for the second consecutive season after securing the fourth seed in the USL’s Western Conference in the final match of the 2018 regular season. The Monarchs toppled Fresno FC 1-0 courtesy of a thunderous strike from MF Charlie Adams in the 37th minute and a shutout performance from GK Andrew Putna to help secure at least one home playoff match.


1868 FC and the Monarchs have faced off on two occasions this season with each team walking away with one win apiece, each coming at its home venue. In early-July Reno claimed a dominant 3-0 victory over the Monarchs at Greater Nevada Field before the Utah club earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over Reno in the return leg in Herriman one month later. Adams and MF Maikel Chang both notched goals in the victory at Zions Bank Stadium to move the all-time series between the clubs to 4-1-0 in favor of the Monarchs.


The winner of Saturday’s match will move on to play in the Western Conference Semifinals against either number one seed Orange County SC, or eighth seeded Saint Louis FC.


How to Follow Real Monarchs SLC vs Reno 1868 FC – Sat., October 20, 2018

  • Coverage Begins: 3:00 p.m. MT
  • Local TV: N/A
  • Digital Streaming:ESPN+Landon Southwick (play-by-play) & Chad Barrett (color)
  • English Radio: N/A
  • Spanish Radio: 104.7 / 107.1 FM – Fernando Hortal, German Hortal & Carlos Artiles


Game Notes for Saturday’s SLC v RNO game Available Online

The link to the Adobe PDF version of the Game Guide in advance of Saturday’s playoff contest between Real Monarchs SLC and Reno is available HERE. If you have any problems obtaining the document, would prefer to receive it as an attachment, or are seeking more information on the match, please contact Taran Meyer in the RSL Communications Department via email at tmeyer@rsl.com.


Real Monarchs 2018 United Soccer League full regular-season results are as follows:

Real Monarchs Open 2018 USL Cup Playoffs Against Reno 1868 FC -

Schedule subject to change;
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