After 9 matches of the 32 match 2017 USL Season the Monarchs were at 8-1-0 and 5 matches into what would become a record setting 9 match winning streak . Their 24 points however, still left them second in the Western Conference standings behind San Antonio FC who had a comparable record but with more matches played.
Both season saw the first nine matches divided in 5 home matches and 4 on the road with the sole loss being on the road (to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in 2017 and Tampa Bay Rowdies in 2018). The single draw at home against Las Vegas Lights FC has left them with 22 points in 2018, but in first place as the is no other team keeping the same pace this season.