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Real Monarchs Fall to New Mexico United 2-0

REAL MONARCHS DROP 2-0 RESULT TO NEW MEXICO UNITED

Rematch Slated for Saturday at Zions Bank Stadium

HERRIMAN, Utah (Wednesday, August 19, 2020) – Real Monarchs fell 2-0 to New Mexico United at home on Wednesday night, dropping its second consecutive match.

New Mexico United saw goals from former Monarchs defender Kalen Ryden and midfielder Amando Moreno in the victory.

The two sides started the match aggressively, with both clubs looking dangerous throughout the first half. In the 25th minute, New Mexico United midfielder David Najem broke free down the left side of the field and found himself in a one on one with the goalkeeper, but Jimmy Slayton made a point-blank save to keep the score level.