In a game beset with strong winds and a cold rain, the Monarchs and Republic both showed a great deal of uneven play and simple mistakes. While the Republic dominated possession and increasing pushed the ace of play during the second half, it took a 81st minute goal following a scrum in front of the goal to even the score following a penalty kick conversion by Jack Blake in the 35th minute.
The 2019 Monarchs started their 2019 season with a starting 11 featuring four players down on loan from RSL. David Ochoa in goal, Donny Toia and Erik Holt in the back line and Pablo Ruiz in midfield.