Player Spotlight | Barea, Kerkvliet Lead Monarchs to Two-Point Shootout Victory on Opening Night
By: Maximiliano Reyes The 2026 MLS NEXT Pro campaign opened with drama at Zions Bank Stadium, as Real Monarchs battled to a 2-2 draw before claiming a 4-3 shootout victory for the extra point over North Texas SC. On a night defined by resilience and composure, forward Jesús Barea and
