Real Monarchs took a 2-2 draw from Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 in the club's first home match in MLS NEXT Pro player, Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah. 

But the Whitecaps took the extra point in the form of a 3-1 win in the ensuing penalty shootout, an interesting quirk in the new league's rules and regulations. The Monarchs improved to 0-1-1 in league play, and will next face Minnesota United FC 2 on Friday at Zions Bank Stadium.