Real Monarchs SLC at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
June 22, 2019; Weidner Field; Colorado Springs, Colorado
7:00 p.m. MT; ESPN+
Real Monarchs SLC (4-6-3, 15 points); Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (4-9-2, 14 points)
Player to Watch – Defender Ismaila Jome has shown that he is as versatile as they come for Colorado Springs. The 24-year-old Gambian native signed to Switchbacks FC this season and has already made an impact with two goals and two assists, all while creating multiple chances for the attacking side. Jome helps in securing the back line with a team leading 43 clearances and notching 16 interceptions. Jome is a dangerous presence on both sides of the ball and will be one to watch in Saturday’s contest against Real Monarchs.
History – The contest between Real Monarchs SLC and Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC will be the 13th game in the all-time series between the two. Switchbacks FC leads the all-time series with a record of 7-4-1. In 2018, the two sides met twice in matches that saw the Monarchs fall in each contest late in the season. Now the Monarchs come from a week-long break and off the heels of a critical victory as it turns its attention to swing the momentum of the all-time series to its favor.
Last Five – In its last five games, Switchbacks FC has had a tough time securing only six points out of the possible 15 with a record of 2-3-0. Most recently, Switchbacks FC visited Rio Grande Valley FC and fell by a 3-0 score line. Before its loss to RGV FC, Colorado Springs held on to a two-game win-streak as it came out on top over Tacoma Defiance FC and Fresno FC as it shut out the visitors 3-0 and 1-0 respectively. Now Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC will look to continue its home winning streak as it defends Weidner Field against Real Monarchs SLC on Saturday.
