Tacoma Looks to Bolster Playoff Position as It Welcomes Sacramento Republic FC

September 22, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Tacoma Defiance News Release

TACOMA, WASH. - Tacoma Defiance (8-8-6, 30 points) looks to get back in the win column as it plays host to Sacramento Republic FC (6-9-8, 26 points) Wednesday evening (7:00 p.m. PT / ESPN+). Tacoma has faced Sacramento one other time this year, also at Cheney Stadium, as the two sides played to a 1-1 draw on August 5. Following Wednesday's match, the teams will meet on two other occasions this season on October 2 and October 17, both in Sacramento

Tacoma currently sits in fourth place in the Pacific Division standings with 30 points. Defiance is four points behind third-place Orange County SC with two games in hand.

Following its match this evening, Tacoma prepares to welcome Phoenix Rising FC to Cheney Stadium on Saturday, September 25 (7:00 p.m. PT / ESPN+).

MATCH INFORMATION

Match: Tacoma Defiance vs. Sacramento Republic FC - Wednesday, September 22 (7:00 p.m. PT)

Venue: Cheney Stadium | Tacoma, Wash.

Live Stream: ESPN+

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