In preparation for the 2021 USL Championships season, Real Monarchs SLC are continuing to build their roster through the signing of young international players. With only James Moberg, Sam Brown and Jimmy Slayton returning from the disappointing 2020 season, the addition of more players, in addition to any RSL Academy players that should see time on the field, has been a major focus of the offseason.
New Zealand forward Max Mata (20), who primarily plays on the left wing despite being right-footed, made a single appearance with the full national team against Lithuania in 2019 while playing with Grasshoppers Club Zurich second team.