Coach Mark Briggs and his young Monarchs are facing a new challenge this week with two matches only 3 days apart. Well rested due to a bye last weekend, the Monarchs will look to keep pace with the Western Conference leading San Antonio FC who currently sits 7 points ahead of them. At the same time they can pull away from the trio of teams, Colorado Springs Switchbacks, Swope Park Rangers, and Seattle Sounders 2, which are just 3 points behind them.
Behind all the splashy news stories about open tryouts in London and $2 Wine promotions, LA Galaxy II have started the season in a fashion very typical of their parent LA Galaxy with a record of 1-4-1 in their first six matches.