RSL Soapbox · Nov 21, 2018
Real Monarchs to exercise 2019 options on seven players
In a press release early this morning the Real Monarchs announced that they would pick up 2019 contract options for seven members of their 2018 roster. Defenders Kalen Ryden, Konrad Plewa, James Moberg and Andrew Brody will return along with midfielders Justin Portillo, Maikel Chang and Josh Heard.
In addition, the Monarchs announced that they have permanently acquired Jack Blake who played with the Monarchs on loan from the Tampa Bay Rowdies during the 2018 season.
The Monarchs declined to pick up 2019 options for goalkeeper Jake Leeker; defenders Rhys Williams and David Diosa; and midfielders Charlie Adams and Sebastian Velasquez.