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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 Signs Kevin Bonilla, Mark O'Neill, Rafa Jauregui and Saka Kitafuji

February 26, 2026 - TACOMA, WASH. - Tacoma Defiance today announced that it has signed defenders Kevin Bonilla and Mark O'Neill and midfielders Rafa Jauregui and Saku Kitafuji to MLS NEXT Pro contracts. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. With the 2026 MLSNP season kicking off on Sunday, March 1 against LAFC 2 at Starfire Stadium (7:00 p.m. PT), the four signings bring Defiance's roster to 18 players ahead of the upcoming campaign. "Kevin, Mark, Rafa and Saku have each taken different paths to get here, and that's something we value as a ... Full Story

Tacoma Defiance Signs Joe Dale, Drew Brown and Jasper Winslow

February 25, 2026 - TACOMA, WASH. - Tacoma Defiance today announced that it has signed midfielder Joe Dale and defenders Drew Brown and Jasper Winslow to MLS NEXT Pro contracts. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. The three players all sign professional contracts after standout collegiate careers, with Dale winning the 2025 Men's College Cup last year with Washington. "Drew, Jasper and Joe have all shown themselves well at the college level and demonstrated qualities that translate to the professional game," said Sounders FC Director of D... Full Story

Tacoma Defiance Signs Edson Carli and Cris Batiz

February 24, 2026 - TACOMA, WASH. - Tacoma Defiance today announced that it has signed midfielder Edson Carli and forward Cris Batiz to MLS NEXT Pro contracts. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Both players are products of Sounders FC Academy and now make the jump to Defiance ahead of the 2026 campaign. "Cris and Edson have both earned this opportunity through their work in the academy and the progress they've shown over time," said Sounders FC Director of Development Wade Webber. "They've embraced the standards we set and continued to p... Full Story

Tacoma Defiance Signs Forward Mark Bronnik

February 13, 2026 - TACOMA, WASH. - Tacoma Defiance today announced that it has signed forward Mark Bronnik to an MLS NEXT Pro contract after executing a permanent transfer from USL League One side Union Omaha. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 19-year-old won 2025 USL League One Young Player of the Year honors, recording six goals in his 27 appearances for Union Omaha. "We are excited to bring someone like Mark into Tacoma Defiance," said Sounders FC Director of Development Wade Webber. "He has proven that he is a talented and capab... Full Story

• Tacoma Defiance Signs Kevin Bonilla, Mark O'Neill, Rafa Jauregui and Saka Kitafuji - February 26, 2026
  
• Tacoma Defiance Signs Joe Dale, Drew Brown and Jasper Winslow - February 25, 2026
  
• Tacoma Defiance Signs Edson Carli and Cris Batiz - February 24, 2026
  
• Tacoma Defiance Signs Forward Mark Bronnik - February 13, 2026
  
• Tacoma Defiance Hires Paulo Nagamura as Head Coach, with Sounders FC Veteran João Paulo Joining his Staff - February 3, 2026
  
• MLS NEXT Pro Announces 2026 Tacoma Defiance Schedule - January 21, 2026
  
• Sounders FC Signs Yu Tsukanome and Sebastian Gomez from Tacoma Defiance - January 13, 2026
  
• Tacoma Defiance Signs Midfielder Xavi Gnaulati - January 9, 2026
  
• Tacoma Defiance Signs Defender Codey Phoenix - January 7, 2026
  
• Tacoma Defiance Announces Roster Decisions to Conclude 2025 Season - December 10, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Assistant Coach Michael Morris Hired as Assistant Coach for the New England Revolution - December 4, 2025
  
• Osaze de Rosario Named 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Pathway Player of the Year - October 16, 2025
  
• 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
  
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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., Oct 5	W	Houston 1 at Tacoma 5	Final
Sun., Sep 28	W	Tacoma 1 at The Town 0	Final
Sun., Sep 21	L	Colorado 4 at Tacoma 1	Final
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
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• VIDEO: LIVE: MLS NEXT PRO: Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids 2: Sept 21, 2025 - MLS NEXT Pro YouTube (September 21)
  
• 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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