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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 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 Hosts Minnesota United FC 2 Tonight at Starfire Stadium

May 31, 2025 - RENTON, WASH. - Tacoma Defiance hosts Minnesota United FC on Saturday, May 31 at Starfire Stadium (7:00 p.m. PT / MLSNEXTPro.com). Defiance and Minnesota played twice last season, with the two sides each winning their respective home contest. Defiance is coming off a 3-2 loss to North Texas SC on May 25, with Yu Tsukanome and Kaito Yamada scoring for the club. With the result, Tacoma holds a 5-5-0 record and sits in second place in the Pacific Division with 15 points, six points behind division leader Ventura County FC. ... Full Story

Tacoma Defiance Falls 3-2 to North Texas SC on Sunday Night at Starfire Stadium

May 26, 2025 - TUKWILA, WASH. - Tacoma Defiance fell 3-2 to North Texas SC on Sunday night at Starfire Stadium. Yu Tsukanome's league-leading ninth goal in MLS NEXT Pro and a strike by Kaito Yamada were not enough to overcome three goals from the Texas side as Defiance dropped the home result. Hervé Diese's side now faces Minnesota United FC 2 on Saturday, May 31 at Starfire Stadium (7:00 p.m. PT / MLSNEXTPro.com). MATCH SUMMARY Tacoma Defiance 2 - North Texas SC 3 Sunday, May 25, 2025 Venue: Starfire Stadium Referee: J... Full Story

Tacoma Defiance Hosts North Texas SC on Sunday Night at Starfire Stadium

May 25, 2025 - RENTON, WASH. - Tacoma Defiance hosts North Texas SC on Sunday, May 25 at Starfire Stadium (7:00 p.m. PT / MLSNEXTPro.com). Defiance is coming off a 2-1 loss to Timbers2 on May 18, with Yu Tsukanome scoring the lone goal for Tacoma. Tacoma currently holds a 5-4-0 record and sits in second place in the Pacific Division with 15 points, six points behind division leader Ventura County FC. Tsukanome's goal against T2 was good for his eighth of the season, tied for the most in MLS NEXT Pro alongside Sounders FC forward Osaz... Full Story

• 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
  
• Tickets for Tacoma Defiance's Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Match against the Portland Timbers Now on Sale - April 30, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Defeats St. Louis CITY2 4-1 on Saturday Night at Starfire Stadium - April 27, 2025
  
• Tacoma Defiance Hosts St. Louis CITY2 on Saturday Night at Starfire Stadium - April 26, 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

Wed., Jun 11	L	Tacoma 1 at SLC 2	Final
Sat., May 31	T	Minnesota 1 at Tacoma 1	Final (PK 3-4)
Sun., May 25	L	North Texas 3 at Tacoma 2	Final
Sun., May 18	L	Tacoma 1 at Portland 2	Final
Wed., May 14	L	Tacoma 0 at Vancouver 5	Final
Fri., May 2	W	Tacoma 2 at Ventura County 1	Final
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• 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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