With the preseason now in full swing, Real Monarchs have made it back onto the pitch in preparation to defend its USL Championship title during the 2020 season. While there are many returning faces on the field, there are also a number of new faces entering the scene as well.
For Joe Gallardo and Christopher Bermudez – who join the USL Championship side from USL League One – they now enter the fray at a higher tier of American soccer. For others, such as RSL Academy U-19 DF Bobby Pierre, it’s an opportunity to fulfill training experience with a professional team during his development.