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Defense critical as Monarchs face Orange County SC tonight

In the second match of the first homestand at Zions Bank Stadium, the Monarchs will welcome the Western Conference leaders, Orange County SC. OC has compiled a 5-2-1 record through their first eight matches of the season, but also has a 4-1-0 record on the road to exceed even the 3-1-0 record of the Monarchs.

Andre Rawls, who was brought in on loan from NYCFC to replace the departing Charlie Lyons, has been fantastic in goal this season with 5 clean sheets so far this season for Orange County. Wth a save percentage of 86.7 Rawls has allowed only 4 goals this season.