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Stunned at Starfire: Defiance, down to ten men, fall to Austin FC II in Semifinal
The #2 seed Tacoma Defiance fell to the #4 seed Austin FC II, as the hosting Defiance were shutout and unable to hold Austin while being down to ten men. It's another disappointing playoff loss for Tacoma, squandering a great regular season.
Defiance washed away by Rapids 2, snapping three match unbeaten streak
The Tacoma Defiance had their three-match unbeaten streak snapped in a tough loss to the Colorado Rapids 2, a club that sits atop the Western Conference in MLS Next Pro.
Braudilio brilliant as hat trick lifts Defiance over Sporting KC II
The Tacoma Defiance continue to roll, as forward Braudilio Rodrigues tallied a hat trick to down Sporting KC II at Starfire Stadium. Despite seeing a red card in this match, the Defiance secured three points and continue to have a strong 2023 campaign in MLS Next Pro.
Rodrigues the difference as Defiance get revenge on Austin FC II
The Tacoma Defiance continued a successful month of June with a narrow victory over Austin FC II at Starfire Stadium. Forward Braudillo Rodrigues buried a penalty kick in the first half, giving Tacoma a lead that they’d never surrender.
