Tacoma Defiance's 2021 Home Opener Slated for May 13 at Cheney Stadium

March 23, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Tacoma Defiance News Release

TACOMA, WASH. - The United Soccer League on Tuesday unveiled the home openers for all USL Championship clubs, with Tacoma Defiance hosting San Diego Loyal SC at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma on Thursday, May 13. The match will kick off Defiance's fourth campaign in Tacoma. Full schedules for each team, as well as kickoff times and broadcast details, will be announced at a later date.

Additionally, as part of the league's announcement of home openers, two additional Tacoma Defiance match dates were confirmed. Wade Webber's side is confirmed to play away matches in two other clubs' home openers on Sunday, May 30 at Austin Bold FC and Saturday, June 5 at Las Vegas Lights FC.

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