With the return of Taylor Peay to the lineup Coach Mark Briggs elected to return to the 5-3-2 alignment that worked out so well for the Monarchs in Sacramento and Reno. James Moberg, Taylor Peay and Emilio Orozco formed the core three man back line with wingers Danny Cruz and Max Lachowecki. Captain Nick Besler was in his customary role at defensive with Diego Calvo on the left and Sebastian Saucedo on the right. Juan Mare and Chandler Hoffman formed a partnership up top leading the attack.