After a tired and ineffectual 3-1 loss against Rio Grande Valley last weekend following a hard midweek effort against Tacoma, the Monarchs have had a full week back at home in their own beds to prepare for this critical match in Reno.
Third place Reno 1868 FC has already clinched a sport in the playoffs and has wins in each of their last three matches. With 66 goals, including 15 by Corey Hetzog who passed the benchmark of 50 goals in the USL lost weekend against New Mexico United, Reno remains a potent offensive powerhouse and has a defense that shares many characteristics with the Monarchs.