SANDY, Utah – Real Monarchs SLC will enter the 2017 USL Cup Playoffs on a high after recording its 20th win of the regular season – a 2-1 victory – against the LA Galaxy II at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday evening. With the result, the Monarchs become the second team in as many seasons to earn more than 20 victories, as the New York Red Bulls II recorded a record-setting 21 wins on their way to securing the 2016 USL Cup. Emilio Orozco netted the opening goal of the match via a corner kick sent into the box in the sixth minute of play, while Sebastian Velasquez scored the second for the home side 13 minutes later. Los Dos’ Adrian Vera cut the lead to one in the 42nd minute after rounding Monarchs goalkeeper Connor Sparrow. However, the Monarchs held on and, as a result, finish the regular season with a 20-5-7 record. The Galaxy II end their 2017 campaign with an 8-19-5 overall record.
Scoring:
6’ – SLC – Emilio Orozco (Diego Calvo)
19’ – SLC – Sebastian Velasquez
42’ – LA – Adrian Vera
Three Things That Matter:
USLSoccer.com Man of the Match:
Sebastian Velasquez, Real Monarchs SLC – The midfielder scored the game-winning goal, completed 89.6 percent of his passes and created two chances for the home side.
Upcoming Games:
Real Monarchs SLC – Western Conference Quarterfinals, TBA
LA Galaxy II – End of season