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The Real Monarchs are an outdoor soccer team. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, they are a member of the MLS NEXT Pro.

Player Spotlight: Barea, Kerkvliet Lead Monarchs to Two-Point Shootout Victory on Opening Night

March 3, 2026 - The 2026 MLS NEXT Pro campaign opened with drama at Zions Bank Stadium, as Real Monarchs battled to a 2-2 draw before claiming a 4-3 shootout victory for the extra point over North Texas SC. On a night defined by resilience and composure, forward Jesús Barea and goalkeeper Max Kerkvliet stood at the center of it all. Jesús Barea: Setting the Tone Early From the opening whistle, Barea made his presence known, nearly finding the breakthrough inside the first minute. The dynamic attacker tested the North Texas b... Full Story

Real Monarchs Claim Extra Point After Shootout Win to Open 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Campaign

March 1, 2026 - HERRIMAN, Utah - Real Monarchs (0-0-1, 3rd West, 2 pts) play to a 4-3 shootout victory at home over North Texas SC (0-1-0, 4th West, 0 pts) after a 2-2 regulation draw to open its 2026 campaign at Zions Bank Stadium. The Monarchs came out aggressive, nearly striking in the opening minute as Jesús Barea tested the visiting goalkeeper early. The physical tone of the match was established quickly, with chances building on both ends throughout the first half. Goalkeeper Max Kerkvliet was called into action in the 24t... Full Story

Hezarkhani's First Career Goal Lifts RSL to 2-1 Home-Opening Victory over Seattle

February 28, 2026 - SANDY, Utah - Real Salt Lake (1-1-0, 3 points, 9th West) earned a 2-1 home victory over visiting Seattle Sounders FC (1-1-0, 3 points, 8th West), in front of 20,660 fans at America First Field. Eighteen-year-old Aiden Hezarkhani recorded his first professional goal while second-year man Ari Piol tallied the game-winner to help lift the Claret-and-Cobalt to its first win of the season. Heading into the Club's first home match of the 2026 MLS campaign, Real Salt Lake Head Coach Pablo Mastroeni made three adjustments to his ... Full Story

Real Monarchs Unveil Roster Ahead of 2026 Opener

February 25, 2026 - HERRIMAN, Utah - Real Monarchs welcome five additions to its 2026 roster just days prior to opening its fifth MLS NEXT Pro campaign, the Club hosting North Texas SC at Zions Bank Stadium this weekend on Sunday, March 1, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30p MT. Free agents after the 2025 season, the defensive duo of Gio Calderon and Wes Charpie each re-signed, bringing their veteran presences back to the young Monarchs squad. Calderon appeared on 20 occasions throughout 2025, making 10 consecutive starts to finish the year. C... Full Story

• Player Spotlight: Barea, Kerkvliet Lead Monarchs to Two-Point Shootout Victory on Opening Night - March 3, 2026
  
• Real Monarchs Claim Extra Point After Shootout Win to Open 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Campaign - March 1, 2026
  
• Hezarkhani's First Career Goal Lifts RSL to 2-1 Home-Opening Victory over Seattle - February 28, 2026
  
• Real Monarchs Unveil Roster Ahead of 2026 Opener - February 25, 2026
  
• Young RSL Side Falls, 1-0, at Vancouver in 2026 MLS Season Opener - February 21, 2026
  
• Real Monarchs Promote Two Coaches from RSL Academy - February 19, 2026
  
• RSL Settle for 3-3 Draw in Preseason Finale - February 13, 2026
  
• Real Monarchs Unveil 2026 Regular-Season Schedule - January 21, 2026
  
• Real Monarchs Announce 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Roster Decisions - November 14, 2025
  
• RSL Academy Trio Called-Up to Respective World Cup Rosters - October 31, 2025
  
• Real Monarchs 2025 Season Ends in Heartbreak After Historic MLS NEXT Pro Playoff Debut - October 19, 2025
  
• Real Salt Lake Clinch 2025 Playoff Berth, Travel to Portland on Wednesday in Wild Card Decider - October 18, 2025
  
• RSL Falls, 1-0, at Seattle, Playoff Chase Now Depends on Decision Day Win in St. Louis Next Saturday - October 11, 2025
  
• Real Monarchs Host Minnesota 2 in 2025 MLS NEXT Pro First Round Playoff Match on Sun., Oct 19 - October 9, 2025
  
• Real Salt Lake Homegrown and U.S.A. U-20 Star Zavier Gozo Ranked 10th Overall in Major League Soccer's 2025 "22 U 22" - October 8, 2025
  
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Real Monarchs SLC exchange congratulations after upsetting Phoenix FC in the playoffs
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League: MLS NEXT Pro
Home: Salt Lake City, Utah
Class: Outdoor
Website: Real Monarchs site
Schedule: Full Real Monarchs Schedule Statistics: Full Real Monarchs Statistics

Sun., Mar 1	T	North Texas 2 at SLC 2	Final (PK 3-4)
Sun., Oct 19	L	Minnesota 2 at SLC 1 (Playoff)	Final
Sun., Oct 5	W	Vancouver 1 at SLC 4	Final
Sat., Sep 27	W	SLC 4 at North Texas 2	Final
Fri., Sep 19	W	SLC 3 at LAFC2 1	Final
Sun., Sep 14	W	Ventura County 1 at SLC 2	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Real Monarchs:

• LOVB Salt Lake (LOVB) - Salt Lake City, Utah
  
• Ogden Raptors (PL) - Ogden, Utah
  
• Real Salt Lake (MLS) - Salt Lake City, Utah
  
• Salt Lake Bees (PCL) - Salt Lake City, Utah
  
• Salt Lake City Stars (G League) - Salt Lake City, Utah
  
• Utah Archers (PLL) - Salt Lake City, Utah
  
• Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) - Salt Lake City, Utah
  
• Utah Royals FC (NWSL) - Salt Lake City, Utah
  
• Utah Talons (AUSL) - Salt Lake City, Utah
  

• Real Salt Lake's Aiden Hezarkhani, Ari Piol score in win over Seattle Sounders - MLS NEXT Pro Salt Lake Tribune (March 1)
  
• Homegrown Hezarkhani's debut goal lifts Real Salt Lake by Seattle in home opener - MLS NEXT Pro KSL (March 1)
  
• Here's what to expect as Real Salt Lake opens 2026 season Saturday at Vancouver - MLS NEXT Pro KSL (February 20)
  
• 7 ways to make sporting events more affordable for families - MLS NEXT Pro KSL (February 5)
  
• What Larry H. Miller Company has in store for sports fans in 2026 - MLS NEXT Pro Deseret News (January 25)
  
• RSL offers front-row seat to the transformation of American soccer - MLS NEXT Pro KSL (November 23)
  
• Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals announce leadership restructuring - MLS NEXT Pro Deseret News (October 29)
  
• VIDEO: LIVE: MLS NEXT PRO: Real Monarchs vs Minnesota United FC 2: Oct 19, 2025 - MLS NEXT Pro YouTube (October 19)
  
• VIDEO: LIVE: MLS NEXT PRO: Real Monarchs vs Tacoma Defiance: Aug 31, 2025 - MLS NEXT Pro YouTube (August 31)
  
• VIDEO: LIVE: MLS NEXT PRO: Real Monarchs vs Minnesota United FC 2: Aug 24, 2025 - MLS NEXT Pro YouTube (August 24)
  
• VIDEO: LIVE: MLS NEXT PRO: Real Monarchs vs Los Angeles Football Club 2: Aug 17, 2025 - MLS NEXT Pro YouTube (August 17)
  
• NWSL, MLS: Who are the new Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals investors? - MLS NEXT Pro Deseret News (July 23)
  
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