LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Real Monarchs defeated the two-time defending champion Louisville City to earn their first USL Championship title.

The Monarchs defeated Louisville on their home pitch on Sunday, November 17.

After going down 1-0 early, the Monarchs responded with three straight goals to win the match 3-1.

Introducing…YOUR 2019 USL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL WINNERS!!! #AscendtheThrone pic.twitter.com/5iEAFWAITK

— Real Monarchs (@RealMonarchs) November 18, 2019

Louisville City started things off with a goal in the sixth minute of play.

The Monarchs defense went on lockdown for the rest of the game while the offense ramped up.

Erik Holt got things moving with a goal in the 25th minute.

Holt puts his side level!

We're all square in Louisville.@RealMonarchs | #BeChamp19ns pic.twitter.com/PKa69DfLdS

— USL Championship (@USLChampionship) November 18, 2019

Konrad Plewa tacked on another score right before the break to give the Monarchs a 2-1 lead at the half.

Plewa rises to the occasion!

The defender puts @RealMonarchs in front before the break.#LOUvSLC | #BeChamp19ns pic.twitter.com/y4uGm5yAu2

— USL Championship (@USLChampionship) November 18, 2019

Noah Powder added the final goal in the 66th minute of the match.

.@noahzp_6 finds a third!@RealMonarchs extend their lead in the final.#LOUvSLC | #BeChamp19ns pic.twitter.com/u4pONnxP8K

— USL Championship (@USLChampionship) November 18, 2019

The Monarchs would hold onto the two-point lead for the USL title. It’s the first championship for Real Monarchs. They had never won a postseason match until this season.

Crowning a new king 👑.#LOUvSLC | #BeChamp19ns pic.twitter.com/0447J4kvy4

— USL Championship (@USLChampionship) November 18, 2019