Real Monarchs has 10 days between matches, so it’s a good time for Head Coach Freddy Juarez to get an extra runout on Saturday when the Monarchs host the U.S. U-17 National Team in a scrimmage at America First Field in Sandy (10 a.m. MT).
The Monarchs are in the midst of a three-game unbeaten run that includes wins in the last two matches to elevate the club to ninth in the Western Conference at 8-11-5. Currently just one point behind Arizona United for the eighth playoff spot in the West, the Monarchs have six matches left to secure a postseason berth, so this is a good opportunity for the team to keep a rhythm and give players some tough competition to stay sharp.