Real Monarchs SLC who sit atop the Western Conference standings with 36 point out of their matches return home tonight in need a win over Seattle Sounders FC 2 to maintain their lead over hard charging Reno 1868 FC and Phoenix Rising. With only 1 point out of a two match swing through Reno and Sacramento, the Monarchs have seen their lead dwindle to a single point over Reno.
Seattle comes into Zions Bank Stadium with only 11 points and in last place in the Western Conference standings. They are on a four game losing streak with their last two against Reno and Swope Park at home in Cheney Stadium.