2016 USL season

The Real Monarchs played three home games at other sites while Rio Tinto Stadium was being resurfaced: Aces Ballpark in Reno, Nevada, Clyde Field at Utah Valley University and Ute Soccer Field at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Rio Grande Valley FC Toros played their first three games at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Soccer Complex while their stadium was being completed. The September 7 game between New York Red Bulls II and Harrisburg City Islanders was played at Pucillo Field at Millersville University in Millersville, Pennsylvania. ==Relationships with MLS clubs==

There are 11 USL teams owned and operated by MLS clubs and 9 USL-MLS affiliations among the 29 USL clubs. The two relationship types are treated the same by Major League Soccer. Managerial changes Player transfers ==Competition format==

The season started on March 25 and ended on September 25. The top eight finishers in each conference qualify for the playoffs. ==League table==

;Eastern Conference ;Western Conference ==Results table==

The team with the best record across both conferences earned the 2016 USL Regular Season title. The top eight teams in each conference advanced to the 2016 USL Playoffs, which were a single-elimination bracket crown two conference champions. The two conference champions advanced to the 2016 USL Championship. Eastern Conference Western Conference USL Championship Championship Game MVP: Brandon Allen (NYRB) ==Attendance==

The following table shows average home attendances, ranked from highest to lowest. † One New York Red Bulls II home game was moved to Millersville, Pennsylvania because of a scheduling conflict. • Sources: kenn.com and USL == Statistical leaders ==

Top scorers Source: Top assists Source: Top Goalkeepers (Minimum of 50% of Team Minutes Played) Source: ==League awards==

Individual awards • Most Valuable Player: Sean Okoli (CIN) • Rookie of the Year: Brandon Allen (NYRB) • Defender of the Year: Aaron Long (NYRB) • Goalkeeper of the Year: Mitch Hildebrandt (CIN) • Coach of the Year: John Wolyniec (NYRB) All-League Teams First Team F: Brandon Allen (NYRB), Jack McBean (LAG), Sean Okoli (CIN) M: Danny Barrera (SAC), Villyan Bijev (POR), Enzo Martinez (CHA) D: Harrison Delbridge (CIN), Amer Didic (SPR), Aaron Long (NYRB), Hugh Roberts (RIC) G: Mitch Hildebrandt (CIN) Second Team F: Irvin Herrera (STL), Corey Hertzog (PIT), Cameron Iwasa (SAC) M: Jose Barril (HAR), Kenardo Forbes (ROC), Yudai Imura (RIC) D: Zach Carroll (NYRB), Joe Farrell (ROC), Bruno Perone (WIL), Josh Suggs (COL) G: Devala Gorrick (COL) ==References==