Match Preview: Tacoma Defiance at Phoenix Rising FC - June 12, 2021

June 11, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Tacoma Defiance News Release

Tacoma Defiance on Saturday continues its 2021 USL Championship campaign with the second match of a three-game road stretch, facing off with Phoenix Rising FC (7:30 p.m. PT / ESPN+). This marks the first of four meetings this season between Tacoma and Phoenix.

Ahead of Saturday's match, Defiance has agreed to a USL Standard Loan with Sounders FC First Team midfielder/defender Jimmy Medranda.

Defiance suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday, June 5 with a 2-0 result at Las Vegas Lights FC. Prior to that, Tacoma earned a pair of home wins a few weeks back at Cheney Stadium, capping a three-match unbeaten run to start the season. On May 13, Defiance emerged victorious in a 3-1 result over San Diego Loyal SC before recording its first shutout of the season on May 16, defeating Orange County SC 1-0. Defiance opened the season on May 9 with a 1-1 road draw against LA Galaxy II.

Wade Webber's side concludes its road stretch on Wednesday, June 16 against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (6:00 p.m. PT / ESPN+).

MATCH INFORMATION

Match: Tacoma Defiance at Phoenix Rising FC - Saturday, June 12 (7:30 p.m. PT)

Venue: Phoenix Rising Stadium I Chandler, Arizona

Live Stream: ESPN+

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