Tacoma Defiance Set to Face Real Monarchs Tonight at Zions Bank Stadium
August 26, 2022 - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
Tacoma Defiance News Release
Tacoma Defiance defender Achille Robin
(Tacoma Defiance)
TACOMA, WASH. - After securing a playoff berth last weekend, Tacoma Defiance (13-4-4, 46 points) heads to Herriman, Utah tonight to take on Real Monarchs (3-14-3, 12 points) at Zions Bank Stadium (6:00 p.m. PT / mlsnextpro.com).
After defeating Sporting Kansas City II 1-0 last Saturday, Defiance is looking to keep its winning ways going and stay atop of all of MLS NEXT Pro. Tacoma currently has 46 points, one point above St. Louis City SC 2 and two points above Columbus Crew 2 for the top spot in the league, with three games remaining in the regular season. Real Monarchs sits in 10th place in the Western Conference with 12 points.
With Defiance's win last weekend, coupled with Earthquakes II's loss to St. Louis City SC 2, Tacoma clinched the Pacific Division and claimed a spot in the 2022 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs. Tacoma is the first team to win its division this year.
Following tonight's match, Tacoma has a week off before traveling up to Swangard Stadium to take on Whitecaps FC 2 on Friday, September 9 (7:00 p.m. PT / mlsnextpro.com).
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Livestream: mlsnextpro.com
Talent: Drew Casey
Images from this story
 Tacoma Defiance defender Achille Robin |
MLS NEXT Pro Stories from August 26, 2022
- Orozco Leads Stout Defense in 1-0 Victory - Real Monarchs
- Tacoma Defiance Falls 1-0 on the Road to Real Monarchs - Tacoma Defiance
- Despite Setbacks, RNY FC Holds Playoff Hopes in Own Hands Starting SaturdayÃâà- Rochester New York FC
- Sporting KC II Back at Home for Inter-Division Matchup with Earthquakes II - Sporting Kansas City II
- MNUFC2 vs. Houston Dynamo 2 Preview - Minnesota United FC 2
- Tacoma Defiance Set to Face Real Monarchs Tonight at Zions Bank Stadium - Tacoma Defiance
- Houston Dynamo FC and Dynamo 2 Travel to Minnesota for Doubleheader - Houston Dynamo 2
- New England Takes on Rochester New York FC - New England Revolution II
- Colorado Rapids 2 End Whitecaps FC 2's Playoff Run with 2-1 Victory - Colorado Rapids 2
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 Falls 3-2 to the Portland Timbers in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32
- Tacoma Defiance Hosts the Portland Timbers in U.S. Open Cup Action on Tuesday Night at Starfire Stadium
- Tacoma Defiance Wins 2-1 Over Ventura County FC Friday Night at William Rolland Stadium
- Tacoma Defiance Travels to Ventura County FC for Friday Night Matchup
- Tickets for Tacoma Defiance's Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Match against the Portland Timbers Now on Sale
