A fast start unraveled into a frustrating finish for New Mexico United on Wednesday night.
Host Real Monarchs SLC overcame a 2-0 deficit and largely controlled the second half of a 3-2 victory over United in Herriman, Utah. New Mexico’s streak of five straight wins at Zions Bank Stadium ended as the youthful Monarchs controlled most of the second half.
Daniel Bruce and Andrew Tinari hammered in long-range goals for United (4-4-2), which appeared to have things well under control for the first 30 minutes. But the Monarchs (2-5-4) answered with two long blasts of their own — along with a 1-on-1 score inside the box — to turn the tables on the visitors.