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Tacoma Defiance Mutually Terminates Contracts of Lars Helleren and Joonmo Kang

MLS NEXT Pro Tacoma Defiance 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

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Tacoma Defiance Parts Ways with Head Coach Hervé Diese

MLS NEXT Pro Tacoma Defiance 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

MLS NEXT Pro Tacoma Defiance 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

MLS NEXT Pro Tacoma Defiance 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


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Tacoma Defiance (MLS NEXT Pro) League: MLS NEXT Pro
Home: Tacoma, Washington
Class: Outdoor
Website: Tacoma Defiance site
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Sun., Sep 21 Colorado at Tacoma 10:00 p.m.
Wed., Sep 17
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Tacoma 2 at Houston 1 Final
Fri., Sep 12
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Austin 2 at Tacoma 1 Final
Thu., Sep 4
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Vancouver 3 at Tacoma 1 Final
Sun., Aug 31
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Tacoma 0 at SLC 3 Final
Sun., Aug 24
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Tacoma 1 at Portland 2 Final
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