Izzy Amparo

① Sporting Kansas City II and Real Monarchs SLC play to a 2-2 draw.

② End-to-end football with both defenses exposed at times.

③ Set pieces could decide the margins as goals come from various sources.

① North Texas SC bring pace and finishing prowess that Real Monarchs may struggle to contain.

② The Monarchs will look to frustrate and hit on counters, but could be overwhelmed.

③ Prediction leans toward an away victory with a clean sheet for North Texas.