In a game that they had to win, the Monarchs came out with yet another new lineup as Justin Portillo returned to the starting 11 from injury to take the place of Pablo Ruiz from the 2-1 victory over OKC Energy last week at home. While sporting a cast on his injured arm, Justin went for the full 90 minutes and looked sharp after the enforced absence for the past two matches.
Joseph Okumo, the young Kenyan who signed at the end of the PDL season, received his second start in a row and brought some height and size to the back four.