Stars Add Claysson De Lima to GK Corps

February 27, 2026 - TACOMA, WA. - The Tacoma Stars strengthened their goalkeeping corps today by announcing the acquisition of 2021 MASL Goalkeeper of the Year Claysson De Lima via trade from the Empire Strykers. With Luis Birrueta nursing a groin injury, De Lima will join Danny Waltman as options for head coach Adam Becker. De Lima, a native Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has made six appearances for Empire this season with a 1-1-0 record. For his career, he has played in 54 games with 45 starts. His best season ar... Full Story

Stars Sign Franck & Uzi Tayou

February 26, 2026 - TACOMA, WA. - The Tacoma Stars have announced three additional player signings and among them will be the all-time MASL leader in points and goals, Franck Tayou. He will join Uzi Tayou and Tony Pena as the newest Tacoma Stars. Per team and league policies, the terms of the agreements were not disclosed. For Franck Tayou, it will be a return to where his career started. Prior to his debut with the Las Vegas Legends, Tayou was a member of the Tacoma Stars PASL team where he was introduced to th... Full Story

Tacoma Defiance Signs Kevin Bonilla, Mark O'Neill, Rafa Jauregui and Saka Kitafuji

February 26, 2026 - TACOMA, WASH. - Tacoma Defiance today announced that it has signed defenders Kevin Bonilla and Mark O'Neill and midfielders Rafa Jauregui and Saku Kitafuji to MLS NEXT Pro contracts. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. With the 2026 MLSNP season kicking off on Sunday, March 1 against LAFC 2 at Starfire Stadium (7:00 p.m. PT), the four signings bring Defiance's roster to 18 players ahead of the upcoming campaign. "Kevin, Mark, Rafa and Saku have each taken different paths to get here, and t... Full Story

Tacoma Defiance Signs Joe Dale, Drew Brown and Jasper Winslow

February 25, 2026 - TACOMA, WASH. - Tacoma Defiance today announced that it has signed midfielder Joe Dale and defenders Drew Brown and Jasper Winslow to MLS NEXT Pro contracts. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. The three players all sign professional contracts after standout collegiate careers, with Dale winning the 2025 Men's College Cup last year with Washington. "Drew, Jasper and Joe have all shown themselves well at the college level and demonstrated qualities that translate to the professional game," ... Full Story

• Tacoma Defiance Signs Joe Dale, Drew Brown and Jasper Winslow - Tacoma Defiance (MLS NEXT Pro) February 25
• Tacoma Defiance Signs Edson Carli and Cris Batiz - Tacoma Defiance (MLS NEXT Pro) February 24
• Stars Sign Three Players to Bolster Lineup - Tacoma Stars (MASL) February 20
• Stars Host Milwaukee Wave Tomorrow at 5:05 PM - Tacoma Stars (MASL) February 14
• Tacoma Defiance Signs Forward Mark Bronnik - Tacoma Defiance (MLS NEXT Pro) February 13
• Stars Fall to Ambush on the Road 8-5 - Tacoma Stars (MASL) February 7
• Tacoma Defiance Hires Paulo Nagamura as Head Coach, with Sounders FC Veteran João Paulo Joining his Staff - Tacoma Defiance (MLS NEXT Pro) February 3
• Tacoma Rainiers 2026 Single-Game Tickets Are on Sale - Tacoma Rainiers (PCL) February 2
• Stars Drop Overtime Thriller to Sockers, 7-6 - Tacoma Stars (MASL) February 1
• Stars Sweep Utica City FC in Weekend Doubleheader - Tacoma Stars (MASL) January 26
• MLS NEXT Pro Announces 2026 Tacoma Defiance Schedule - Tacoma Defiance (MLS NEXT Pro) January 21
• Rainiers Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - Tacoma Rainiers (PCL) January 20
• Sounders FC Signs Yu Tsukanome and Sebastian Gomez from Tacoma Defiance - Tacoma Defiance (MLS NEXT Pro) January 13
• Luis Birrueta Named GK of the Month - Tacoma Stars (MASL) January 12
• Stars Stop Ambush in Shootout Win, 7-6 - Tacoma Stars (MASL) January 12
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March 1	MLS NEXT Pro	LAFC2 2 at Tacoma 2	Final (PK 4-1)
February 27	MASL	Tacoma 5 at San Diego 11	Final
February 22	MASL	Tacoma 2 at Empire 10	Final
February 21	MASL	San Diego 5 at Tacoma 2	Final (OT)
February 15	MASL	Milwaukee 7 at Tacoma 6	Final
February 7	MASL	Tacoma 5 at St. Louis 8	Final
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• Utica City losses in OT then in regulation in pair at Tacoma - MASL Rome Sentinel (January 26)
• Tacoma Stars open soccer season Dec. 13 in Kent - MASL Kent Reporter (December 9)
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