Sandy, UT (Saturday, April 1, 2017) – Real Monarchs SLC (2-0-0, 6 points) dominated visitors Phoenix Rising FC 2-0 in the club’s 2017 USL home opener before 1,771 at Rio Tinto Stadium, earning Head Coach Mark Briggs his first win after replacing Mike Petke on Thursday.
Monarchs FW Chandler Hoffman opened his account in just his second game with the club, finding the back of the net in first-half stoppage time from the penalty spot. The former MLS and Louisville City striker powered his shot home, sending Phoenix GK Josh Cohen the wrong way.