Real Monarchs Battle Back for Shootout Win Against Houston Dynamo 2
HERRIMAN, Utah – Real Monarchs (4-5-2) secured two points in a thrilling contest against Houston Dynamo 2 (5-4-5), winning 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw on Sunday, June 15, 2025 [[SOURCE]]. The match saw a resilient performance from the Monarchs, who fought back from a second-half deficit to force the shootout.
Key Takeaways:
Dramatic Equalizer: Jesus Barea converted a penalty in the 93rd minute to level the score after Josh bolma had given Houston the lead in the 50th minute [[SOURCE]].
Lineup Changes: The Monarchs fielded a starting XI with four changes from their previous match against Tacoma Defiance, with Max Kervliet, Aiden hezarkhani, Gio Calderon, and Omar Marquez entering the lineup [[SOURCE]].
Shootout Success: real Monarchs demonstrated composure in the penalty shootout, converting all five of their attempts to secure the extra point.
Upcoming match: The team will travel to face Vancouver Whitecaps 2 on june 29th at 5:00 p.m. MT [[SOURCE]].
Match Details:
Houston took the lead through Josh Bolma, capitalizing on a fast attack and a low cross into the box. Though, the Monarchs refused to concede, mounting notable pressure in the final stages of the game. This pressure ultimately led to a penalty being awarded, which Barea expertly dispatched to send the game to a shootout.
Team Information:
Real Monarchs are an affiliate of Major League Soccer (MLS) club Real Salt Lake and play at Zions Bank stadium in Herriman, Utah [[1]]. They compete in the USL Championship, the second tier of the US soccer league system [[3]].