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Real Monarchs Return to Training Ahead of Inaugural USL Cup Playoff Match

October 16, 2017 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
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SANDY, Utah (Monday) - Real Monarchs SLC (20-5-7, 67 points, USL #1 seed) return to training Tuesday after finishing their 2017 campaign as USL Regular Season Champions with a 2-1 victory over LA Galaxy II Saturday, capping the best season in the club's three-year history. USL Coach of the Year candidate Mark Briggs now turns the team's attention to its first-ever playoff run, kicking off Friday against Sacramento Republic FC.

Kickoff for the match is set for 7:30 p.m. MT from Rio Tinto Stadium as part of a Claret-and-Cobalt "AsOne Weekend," which also features RSL v. Kansas City on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. MT. Tickets for both matches are available via www.RSL.com or by calling 844.Real.Tix.

The Monarchs are led by USL MVP candidate FW Chandler Hoffman (16 goals, 7 assists - the lone player to finish 2017 amongst the Top 10 in each category) - as well as dynamic playmaker Sebastian Velasquez (9 goals, 8 assists) and GK Connor Sparrow (11-3-5, 7 shutouts, 17 goals allowed in 19 games, denial of all five PKs faced).

Below is the training schedule for the Real Monarchs for the remainder of the week. With this week's training schedule, media members are strongly encouraged to attend trainings at America First Field to interact with and witness USL's elite.

Tues., Oct. 17: 10:30a - 11:45a MT - Training at America First Field

Wed., Oct. 18: 12:15p - 1:30p MT - Training at America First Field

Thurs., Oct. 19: 10:30a - 11:45a MT - Training at Rio Tinto Stadium

Fri., Oct. 20: 7:30p MT - Kickoff vs SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC

The rest of the Real Monarchs schedule can be found at RSL.com/Monarchs as well as any other information regarding the team's run for USL supremacy. If you plan on attending a training session / game and requesting access, please contact RSL Media Services personnel Taran Meyer at (801) 657-2161 / tmeyer@rsl.com a day in advance for arrangements.

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