Real Monarchs SLC will host Portland Timbers 2 on Saturday at Rio Tinto Stadium in its first home match of the 2018 season. Before the match, fans can purchase the “Merch-of-the-Match” at the stadium’s team store in the form of the newest Real Monarchs SLC scarves for just $15. In conjunction with purchasing scarves before the match, a moment of applause will be held prior to kickoff in memory of former Real Monarchs Assistant Coach Liam Miller. Teams will join together at the center circle prior to kickoff and at the referee’s whistle, a moment of applause will commence.
Additionally, in the 8
th
minute of play
(7:00 – 7:59 on the game clock)
a moment of silence will be held in Miller’s memory and fans are invited to stand and lift their scarves for the entirety of the game’s eighth minute.
Miller – a former Irish international, Manchester United and Celtic midfielder – passed away on February 9 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Head Coach Mark Briggs says of Miller: “Liam was a very good friend of mine,” Briggs reflected. “For what he did in his career, he was the most humble person. You had to force him to tell you who he played for and the best players he played against. For the players at the club he brought quality. He was a quiet man but whenever he did speak he had an impact on the players. Having the ‘LM’ patch on jersey will help carry with us the effect he had on us in his time here.”
An "Easter Eggstravaganza” will take place at “The RioT” prior to the match beginning at 12:00 noon. Fans 12 and under can partake in a giant Easter egg hunt in and around the Sandy venue, as well as have their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. On Wednesday at 12 noon MT at www.RealMonarchs.com, a special “Family 4-Pack” – 4 tickets & 4 FREE hot dogs – for just $24 went on sale.
Tickets to the match can be purchased by going to RealMonarchs.com.
