
Game Notes: Tacoma Defiance vs. San Antonio FC - August 30, 2019
August 29, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Tacoma Defiance News Release
Tacoma Defiance (4-15-5, 17 points) continues its second campaign in Tacoma on Friday against San Antonio FC (9-9-7, 34 points). Kickoff for the match is at 7:00 p.m. PT, with the game being live-streamed on ESPN+, featuring Andrew Harvey and Dave Clark on the call. Tacoma will look to snap a two-match losing skid, while San Antonio is unbeaten in its last three contests.
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 this new identity immediately, Tacoma's professional soccer side now officially bears the name of its hometown, while proudly paying homage to the city's maritime roots and deep sense of civic identity. The Tacoma Defiance is led by Head Coach Chris Little, who guided the Sounders FC Academy U-17 squad to the 2017-2018 U.S. Soccer Development Academy National Championship and the 2018 U-17 Generation Adidas Cup title.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Match: Defiance vs. San Antonio FC - Friday, August 30 (7:00 p.m. PT)
Venue: Cheney Stadium I Tacoma, Washington
Live Stream: ESPN+
United Soccer League Championship Stories from August 29, 2019
- Game Notes: Tacoma Defiance vs. San Antonio FC - August 30, 2019 - Tacoma Defiance
- Preview: Nashville SC Faces Another Tough Test in Second-Place Tampa Bay Rowdies - Nashville SC
- Preview | Indy Eleven Heads South to Take on Louisville City FC - Indy Eleven
- San Antonio FC Travels to Tacoma Looking for Key Road Victory - San Antonio FC
- Championship Look Ahead - Tampa Bay Rowdies
- Birmingham Startup Conserv Chosen as Winner of Launchpad Contest from BBVA USA and Legion FC - Birmingham Legion FC
- Independence Continues Long-Term Growth with Hiring of Senior Sports Executive - Charlotte Independence
- Johnson: It's Just Passion for the Game - Tampa Bay Rowdies
- Mukhtar Brings Success and Trophies to Nashville SC - Nashville SC
- First-Ever Cuban Athlete on P-1A Visa Signs with Reno 1868 FC - Reno 1868 FC
- Real Monarchs SLC Welcomes OKC Energy FC to Zions Bank Stadium - Real Monarchs
- USL Teams up with Premier Partnerships - USL
- OKC Heads to SLC Looking for Third Straight Win - OKC Energy FC
- Zeiko Lewis Called up for 2019 Nations League Group Stage Matches - Charleston Battery
- Match Preview | Ottawa Fury FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds - Ottawa Fury FC
- North Carolina FC Defender Timmy Mehl Completes Short-Term Loan Move to Chattanooga Red Wolves SC - North Carolina FC
- Hartford Athletic Donates $4,685 to Hurricane Relief - Hartford Athletic
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Tacoma Defiance Stories
- Tacoma Defiance Parts Ways with Head Coach Hervé Diese
- Tacoma Defiance Loans Ryan Baer to the Richmond Kickers
- Tacoma Defiance Draws, 1-1, with Minnesota United FC 2, Wins Ensuing Shootout
- Tacoma Defiance Hosts Minnesota United FC 2 Tonight at Starfire Stadium
- Tacoma Defiance Falls 3-2 to North Texas SC on Sunday Night at Starfire Stadium

