HERRIMAN, Utah (Tuesday, March 12, 2024) – Real Monarchs announce five new signees ahead of its third MLS NEXT Pro season. Real Monarchs sign forwards Damien Barker John , Sebastian Joffre and Benjamin Redžić , midfielder Noel Caliskan and goalkeeper Marzuq Puckerin to MLS NEXT Pro contracts. Barker, 19, joins the Monarchs after being drafted by Real Salt Lake late last year in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft. The former Louisville Cardinal was taken off of the board in the second round, with the 37th overall pick by RSL. After a successful sophomore year, the forward earned 2023 All-ACC Second-Team and 2023 All-South Region Third-Team honors leading Barker to declare for the 2024 draft. Prior to playing