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The Tacoma Defiance are an outdoor soccer team. Based in Tacoma, Washington, they are a member of the MLS NEXT Pro.

Tacoma Defiance Mutually Terminates Contracts of Lars Helleren and Joonmo Kang

August 22, 2025 - RENTON, WASH. - Tacoma Defiance today announced that it has mutually terminated the contracts of goalkeeper Lars Helleren and midfielder Joonmo Kang. Helleren, who joined Tacoma prior to the 2024 season, is set to remain with the club as a Sounders FC Academy Goalkeeping Coach. "We would like to thank both Lars and Joonmo for their contributions to the club," said Sounders FC Director of Development Wade Webber. "We wish Joonmo all the best in the next steps of his career. Additionally, we are excited to have Lars join ou... Full Story

Tacoma Defiance Parts Ways with Head Coach Hervé Diese

July 23, 2025 - RENTON, WASH. - Tacoma Defiance today announced that it has parted ways with Head Coach Hervé Diese, effective immediately. Veteran Sounders FC and Defiance assistant Michael Morris is taking over sideline duties while the search for the team's next Head Coach begins. Diese came to Sounders FC's MLS NEXT Pro side following the 2023 season as an Assistant Coach for CF Montréal. His previous stops included Orlando City SC's Academy, NWSL club Angel City SC and the University of Chicago. He departs Defiance after o... Full Story

Tacoma Defiance Loans Ryan Baer to the Richmond Kickers

July 9, 2025 - RENTON, WASH. - Tacoma Defiance today announced that it has loaned midfielder Ryan Baer to USL League One side Richmond Kickers for the remainder of the 2025 campaign. Financial terms were not disclosed. Baer was drafted 28th overall by Seattle in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft and has made two appearances for Defiance this year in all competitions. "This loan is a great opportunity for Ryan to continue his development in a new environment," said Sounders FC Director of Development Wade Webber. "USL League One offers a strong cu... Full Story

Tacoma Defiance Draws, 1-1, with Minnesota United FC 2, Wins Ensuing Shootout

June 1, 2025 - TUKWILA, WASH. - Tacoma Defiance drew 1-1 with Minnesota United FC 2 on Saturday night at Starfire Stadium, winning the ensuing shootout to earn two points at home. Demian Alvarez scored the tying goal at the end of regulation, his first of the season, and bagged winning penalty strike in the contest. Defiance now has a week off before taking on Real Monarchs on Wednesday, June 11 at Zions Bank Stadium (6:30 p.m. PT / MLSNEXTPro.com). MATCH SUMMARY Tacoma Defiance 1 - Minnesota United FC 1 Saturday, May 31, 2025 ... Full Story

• Tacoma Defiance Mutually Terminates Contracts of Lars Helleren and Joonmo Kang - August 22, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Parts Ways with Head Coach Hervé Diese - July 23, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Loans Ryan Baer to the Richmond Kickers - July 9, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Draws, 1-1, with Minnesota United FC 2, Wins Ensuing Shootout - June 1, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Hosts Minnesota United FC 2 Tonight at Starfire Stadium - May 31, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Falls 3-2 to North Texas SC on Sunday Night at Starfire Stadium - May 26, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Hosts North Texas SC on Sunday Night at Starfire Stadium - May 25, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Falls 2-1 to Timbers2 on Sunday Night at Providence Park - May 19, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Faces Timbers2 Sunday Night at Providence Park - May 18, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Falls 5-0 to Whitecaps FC 2 Wednesday Night at Swangard Stadium - May 15, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Faces Whitecaps FC 2 on Wednesday Night at Swangard Stadium - May 14, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Falls 3-2 to the Portland Timbers in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 - May 7, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Hosts the Portland Timbers in U.S. Open Cup Action on Tuesday Night at Starfire Stadium - May 5, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Wins 2-1 Over Ventura County FC Friday Night at William Rolland Stadium - May 2, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Travels to Ventura County FC for Friday Night Matchup - May 2, 2025
  
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League: MLS NEXT Pro
Home: Tacoma, Washington
Class: Outdoor
Website: Tacoma Defiance site
Schedule: Full Tacoma Defiance Schedule Statistics: Full Tacoma Defiance Statistics

Sun., Sep 21		Colorado at Tacoma	10:00 p.m.
Wed., Sep 17	W	Tacoma 2 at Houston 1	Final
Fri., Sep 12	L	Austin 2 at Tacoma 1	Final
Thu., Sep 4	L	Vancouver 3 at Tacoma 1	Final
Sun., Aug 31	L	Tacoma 0 at SLC 3	Final
Sun., Aug 24	L	Tacoma 1 at Portland 2	Final
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• VIDEO: LIVE: MLS NEXT PRO: Tacoma Defiance vs Los Angeles Football Club 2: Aug 10, 2025 - MLS NEXT Pro YouTube (August 10)
  
• Sounders sign midfielder Snyder Brunell from Tacoma Defiance - MLS NEXT Pro Wenatchee World (July 30)
  
• VIDEO: LIVE: MLS NEXT PRO: Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs: July 17, 2025 - MLS NEXT Pro YouTube (July 17)
  
• VIDEO: MLS NEXT PRO: Tacoma Defiance vs Minnesota United FC 2: May 31, 2025 - MLS NEXT Pro YouTube (May 31)
  
• VIDEO: MLS NEXT PRO: Tacoma Defiance vs North Texas SC: May 25, 2025 - MLS NEXT Pro YouTube (May 25)
  
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