Real Monarchs 1 vs. Tacoma Defiance 1
June 23, 2021; Cheney Stadium
Real Monarchs (1-5-3, 6 points); Tacoma Defiance (2-3-2, 8 points)
Man of the Match: Despite the late equalizer from the home side, goalkeeper Andrew Putna put on a stellar performance throughout the match with five saves, including an out-stretched punch in the 85th minute to keep the Monarchs in the lead late in the match.
Telling Stat: With an average age of just 18.5 years old, the Real Monarchs started its youngest backline of defense in club history. 22-year-old Noah Powder and 19-year-old Timi Sobowale took up the outside, while 17-year-old Jaziel Orozco and 16-year-old Haroun Conteh made up the centerback pairing.