The Monarchs came out with four new players in the starting 11 with Jordan Allen, Jose Hernandez, Sunday Oboyan all down from the parent RSL and Michael Gallagher in his first start as a Monarch in place of Emilio Orozco.
The Sounders were quick to pressure the Monarchs when a long range shot by Shandon Hopeau in the 3’ was blocked and then briefly bobbled by Fernandez.
However, following that early action neither team created any serious threat until Lalo left goal only to miss a punch out on a long free kick by Ray Saari in the 25’.