The Swope Park Rangers comeback fell short for the second straight game. The Real Monarchs SLC scored twice in the first half to take the lead and held on despite Swope Park’s valiant efforts.
Chandler Hoffman and James Moberg put the home side in the lead before Swope Park’s Kharlton Belmar brought the visitors within a goal in the second half.
The Monarchs hold on to second place in the Western Conference and Swope Park fell to 5th with the loss.
The match was the first start for Kevin Oliveira since last season.