HERRIMAN, Utah (Friday, September 18, 2020) – Real Monarchs (3-8-1, 10 points) travel to Southwest University Park to take on El Paso Locomotive FC on Saturday, September 19. Kickoff is set for 7:30p MT and can be seen LIVE on ESPN+ and locally on the KSL TV app.
This will be the fourth all-time regular season matchup between the Monarchs and El Paso, with Locomotive FC owning a positive 2 goal difference. The two clubs last played each other on August 29 at Southwest University Park, with Locomotive FC winning 2-1, during which Kyle Coffee scored the loan goal for the Monarchs.
Real Monarchs SLC will look to earn their first all-time regular season victory over El Paso Locomotive FC in what will be the 6th overall matchup between the sides.
How to Follow Real Monarchs SLC vs. Locomotive FC – Sat., September 19, 2020
· Coverage Begins: 7:30 p.m. MT
· Local TV: N/A
· Digital Streaming: ESPN+ / KSL TV app
· English Radio: N/A
· Spanish Radio: N/A
· Social Media:@RealMonarchs & #SLCvELP on Twitter
Game Notes for Saturday’s SLC vs. ELP 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 Locomotive FC 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.
Head Coach Jamison Olave enters his first full season at the helm of the club as the permanent head coach after two successful stints as the interim head coach of the group. Olave – together with returning Assistant Coach Matt Glaeser – will look to replicate last season’s success during the club’s sixth season in the Championship.
For 2020, the Monarchs return a familiar core of players from the 2019 season as defenders James Moberg and Noah Powder lead the backline of one of the league’s most elite teams. Midfielders Jack Blake and World Cup veteran Ricardo Avila return carrying with them a slew of experience into 2020.
New faces in the squad include players with ample USL League One experience including the 2019 League One MVP Arturo Rodriguez and standouts Joe Gallardo and Chris Bermudez. RSL Academy products Jordan Pena, Damian German and Steve Jasso also exemplify the growth pipeline between the Academy and the professional ranks for the 2020 season, each returning for their second season in a Monarchs jersey. The Monarchs also welcome rookie goalkeeper Jimmy Slayton to the roster for 2020.
Real Monarchs SLC season and single game tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by going to RealMonarchs.com or by calling 844.REAL.TIX.
