With two of the three scheduled matches between the Real Monarchs and regional rival Colorado Spring Switchbacks FC in the books, it is time to take a look at what may have changed from the 2-1 loss at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs to the 5-2 victory at Rio Tinto.
Touch maps
As any who have read my comments and previous articles must surely know by now, one of the statistical reports I like to follow is touch maps. Touch maps are a graphical representation of number and location of each touch of the ball made by a side during the course of a match.