MLS Next Pro has no ties - well, they have ties but they then go to PKs to determine who gets 2 points, and who none (no sharing of the points). Last week Monarchs scored a tying goal in stoppage while playing 9 v 11, then won the shootout.
By my count, there were 8 guys with MLS/HG contracts that played in the game yesterday. They still couldn't win at home. It's a one-off, but maybe a sign that those guys shouldn't be getting MLS minutes? https://www.rsl.com/monarchs/news/real-monarchs-slump-to-narrow-lafc-shootout-defeat
Sounds like Vera could be making an appearance this weekend after playing for the Monarchs. https://www.rsl.com/news/real-monar...a-late-penalty-in-rocky-mountain-cup-showdown I still don't understand how an infusion of first team talent doesn't result in a win*. *I do, it just means many of those guys aren't good enough for the first team (and that's crazy, sad, depressing, etc.)
I’ve struggled through monarch games. They’re glorified friendlies when first team players are out there. Rarely, if ever, do you see a player actually giving anything above 80% if they’re on a first team contract. Which isn’t entirely wrong, it just makes the game itself really hard to enjoy