Reign FC Faces Orlando Pride in Home Opener

April 20, 2019 - TACOMA, WA - After taking a hard-won point on the road in their first match of the season, Reign FC (0-0-1, 1 point) will face the Orlando Pride (0-2-0, 0 points) in their first-ever match at Cheney Stadium on Sunday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. PT. "Your first match at home is always a special one," Reign FC head coach Vlatko Andonovski said. "We want to put in a good performance for our supporters in our first match at Cheney Stadium." Reign FC is 38-12-17 with 131 points all-time in home cont... Full Story

Stars Drop Game 1 to San Diego 6-3

April 20, 2019 - KENT, WA. - The Tacoma Stars (12-13) kept pace with the San Diego Sockers (24-1) through two quarters in the first game of the Pacific Division Ron Newman Cup Playoffs but were outscored 4-1 in the second half, and ultimately lost 6-3 as the series shifts to Southern California tomorrow. Tacoma was out shot by the visitors in the game by a 30-11 margin. Tacoma opened scoring in the game when Philip Lund converted on a Raphael Cox assist with 12:14 left in the first. Cesar Cerda knocked the So... Full Story

Rainiers Blanked for First Time in Albuquerque Series Opener

April 19, 2019 - Albuquerque, N.M. - The Tacoma Rainiers had their chances on Friday at Isotopes Park, but came up shy with runners in scoring position and were shut out by the Albuquerque Isotopes for the first time in 2019, 6-0. Tacoma (6-10) turned to Christian Bergman for his season debut after the 2017-18 Rainier was signed by Seattle on Tuesday. The 30-year-old right-hander pitched 2 2/3 innings and allowed five runs (two earned) off eight hits while striking out a pair of Isotopes (9-7). Bergman was... Full Story

Game Notes: Tacoma Defiance at Phoenix Rising FC - April 20, 2019

April 19, 2019 - Tacoma Defiance (2-5-0, 6 points) plays its fourth road game of the season tomorrow at Phoenix (1-1-4, 7 points). Kickoff for the match is at 7:30 p.m. PT, with the game being live-streamed on ESPN+. Charis Wilson / Sounders FC In a series of key announcements on January 30 at a press conference inside Cheney Stadium, the Tacoma Rainiers and Seattle Sounders FC unveiled the long-awaited new brand for the organizations' United Soccer League club: Tacoma Defiance. Set to begin play under thi... Full Story

• Game Notes: Tacoma Defiance at Phoenix Rising FC - April 20, 2019 - Tacoma Defiance (USL) April 19
• Young, Jr. Throttles Game-Winner, Miller Cuts Down Tying Run to Secure Rainiers Victory in El Paso - Tacoma Rainiers (PCL) April 19
• Nola Erupts, Sheffield Deals But Rainiers Fall in Walk-Off Fashion - Tacoma Rainiers (PCL) April 17
• Calixte Makes Memorable First Impression, Rainiers Fall in El Paso - Tacoma Rainiers (PCL) April 17
• Stars Set to Face Tough San Diego Team in Playoffs - Tacoma Stars (MASL) April 16
• Milone Dominates, Rainiers Trounce Isotopes in Homestand Finale - Tacoma Rainiers (PCL) April 15
• Reign FC Comeback in Houston Ends in Draw After Stoppage Time Penalty Save - Reign FC (NWSL) April 15
• Stars Clinch Playoff Spot, Will Face San Diego - Tacoma Stars (MASL) April 14
• Rainiers Build Early Lead But Isotopes Take Sunday Contest - Tacoma Rainiers (PCL) April 14
• Tacoma Defiance Falls at Las Vegas Lights FC on Saturday Night - Tacoma Defiance (USL) April 13
• Albuquerque Flips the Script as Rainiers Take Big Loss to Even Series - Tacoma Rainiers (PCL) April 13
• Reign FC Sign Forward Bethany Balcer - Reign FC (NWSL) April 13
• Offense Explodes as Rainiers Rout Isotopes Before Friday Night Fireworks - Tacoma Rainiers (PCL) April 13
• Stars Blow out Turlock 14-4 to Finish Regular Season - Tacoma Stars (MASL) April 12
• Reign FC Announces Series of Initiatives for Seattle-Based Supporters - Reign FC (NWSL) April 12
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Tacoma Stars and San Diego Sockers race for the ball

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April 22	PCL	Tacoma at Albuquerque	1:05 p.m.
April 21	PCL	Tacoma at Albuquerque	3:35 p.m.
April 21	NWSL	Orlando at Reign FC	10:00 p.m.
April 20	PCL	Tacoma 4 at Albuquerque 12	Final
April 20	MASL	Tacoma at San Diego (Playoff Gm. 2)	10:00 p.m.
April 20	USL	Tacoma 0 at Phoenix 4	Final
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• Stars drop game one to Sockers 6-3 - MASL Kent Reporter (April 20)
• Isotopes' pen helps fluster Tacoma - PCL Albuquerque Journal (April 20)
• Three Isotopes pitchers combine on 7-hit shutout of Rainiers - PCL Seattle Times (April 20)
• Prized Mariners prospect Julio Rodriguez will be out 4-6 weeks with a left hand fracture - PCL Seattle Times (April 20)
• Eric Young's homer in ninth inning lifts Tacoma Rainiers over El Paso - PCL Seattle Times (April 19)
• The El Paso Chihuahuas defeated the Tacoma Raniers Tuesday night 13-5. - PCL El Paso Times (April 17)
• Tim Beckham, Seattle Mariners honor Jackie Robinson - PCL Tacoma News Tribune (April 16)
• Mundell's homer leads Albuquerque to 17-9 win over Tacoma - PCL Tacoma News Tribune (April 15)
• Dash open season with draw against Reign FC - NWSL Houston Chronicle (April 15)
• Reign FC vs. Houston Dash April 14, 2019 - NWSL Tacoma News Tribune (April 15)
• Rainiers give up 10 runs in ninth inning, fall to Isotopes - PCL Seattle Times (April 15)
• Reign FC 2019 season preview - NWSL Tacoma News Tribune (April 14)
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