HERRIMAN, Utah(Friday, July 5, 2019) – Real Monarchs SLC (6-6-3, 21 points, 12 West) returns from its road trip to host Four-Corners rival New Mexico United on Saturday, July 6 atZions Bank Stadium. Kickoff time is scheduled for8:00 p.m. MT.
Saturday night’s match is highlighted byRed, White & Blue Night. Fans can enjoy an all-you-can-eat BBQ with the purchase of tickets to the game for only $15. Family Packs are also available where fans can purchase four tickets and 4 Fat Boy ice cream sandwiches for just $32. Tickets are available at RealMonarchs.com or by calling 844.REAL.TIX.
Last weekend, Real Monarchs extended its win streak to three when it claimed a 3-1 victory over Tulsa Roughnecks FC. After going down a goal early in the seventh minute, the Monarchs mounted a comeback as MFMasta Kacherfound the equalizer soon after, DFKonrad Plewatook the game-winning goal, and FWDouglas Martinezcemented the three points early in the second half. The win pushed the Monarchs up to 12thon the Western Conference table and just one point short of the playoff line.
Real Monarchs SLC now returns home to seek redemption against league newcomers New Mexico United. The two sides faced off in April in a match that saw the Monarchs suffer its worst loss of 2019 by a 5-1 scoreline. MFJack Blaketook the lead early, but NMU midfielder Santi Moar’s first-half hat-trick set New Mexico United on the track to take the three points. Saturday’s contest will be the first the two play at Zions Bank Stadium, and the third for both sides in the Four-Corners Cup – a tournament that New Mexico United currently leads.
How to Follow Real Monarchs SLC vs New Mexico United – Sat., July 6, 2019
·Coverage Begins: 8:00 p.m. MT
·Local TV: N/A
·Digital Streaming:ESPN+
·English Radio: N/A
·Spanish Radio: N/A
·Social Media:@RealMonarchs &#SLCvNM on Twitter
Game Notes for Saturday’s SLC vs NM game Available Online
The link to the Adobe PDF version of the Game Guide in advance of Saturday’s contest between Real Monarchs SLC and New Mexico United is availableHERE. 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.
For 2019, the Monarchs return a familiar core of players from the 2018 season as DFs James Moberg, Kalen Ryden, Konrad Plewa, Andrew Brody & Stanley Okumu lead the backline of one of the league’s most elite sides. MFs Maikel Chang, Jack Blake, Josh Heard and Masta Kacher all return carrying with them a slew of experience into their second season in the midfield with the Monarchs.
New faces in the squad include players with ample USL Championship experience like DF Noah Powder, FW Douglas Martinez. Panamanian international MF Ricardo Avila highlights the season’s newcomers as the World Cup veteran is joined by FW Lionel Etoundi, MF Damian German and Honduran youth international FW Luis Palma. RSL Academy productsJordan Pena and Steve Jasso also exemplify the growth pipeline between the Academy and the professional ranks for the 2019 season. GKs Todd Morton and Evan Finney round out the list of new faces set to contribute to the Monarchs during the 2019 season.
Real Monarchs SLC season tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by going to RealMonarchs.com or by calling 844.REAL.TIX.
