Tacoma Defiance defender Randy Mendoza vs. Real Monarchs

Tacoma Defiance Opens 2022 MLS NEXT Pro Season Sunday against Real Monarchs

TACOMA, WASH. - Tacoma Defiance is set to kick off its inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season on today, Sunday, March 27 against Real Monarchs at Starfire Stadium (12:00 p.m. PT / mlsnextpro.com). The latest addition to the player development pathway, MLS NEXT Pro teams play 24 matches throughout the six-month season, culminating in an eight-team postseason after the regular season ends in September. Defiance, who plays in MLS NEXT ... Full Story