Tacoma Defiance
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Tacoma Defiance is a football club based in Tukwila, Washington, United States, playing their home matches at Starfire Sports Stadium. Follow Tacoma Defiance on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Charlie Gaffney has been the standout performer for Tacoma Defiance in league play this season with a rating of 7.30. Max Anchor and Yu Tsukanome have also impressed with ratings of 7.30 and 7.23 respectively.
Mark Bronnik leads Tacoma Defiance's scoring in league play with 5 goals this season. Yu Tsukanome has contributed 5, while Edson Carli has added 2.
Charlie Gaffney is the chief creator for Tacoma Defiance in league play with 5 assists this season. Mark O'Neill and Rafael Jauregui have also been key playmakers with 2 and 2 assists respectively.
Tacoma Defiance have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 6 goals and conceded 4 during this period. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game. In the MLS Next Pro, their recent results include a 1-0 win against Ventura County FC, a 0-1 loss to Portland Timbers 2, a 2-1 win against Houston Dynamo 2, a 1-0 win against Real Monarchs SLC, and a 2-2 draw with Minnesota United 2.
Recent results for Tacoma Defiance:
- May 23, 2026: MLS Next Pro - 1-0 win vs Ventura County FC
- May 31, 2026: MLS Next Pro - 0-1 loss at Portland Timbers 2
- June 18, 2026: MLS Next Pro - 2-1 win vs Houston Dynamo 2
- June 22, 2026: MLS Next Pro - 1-0 win vs Real Monarchs SLC
- June 29, 2026: MLS Next Pro - 2-2 draw at Minnesota United 2
Upcoming fixtures for Tacoma Defiance:
- July 6, 2026: MLS Next Pro - vs Portland Timbers 2
- July 12, 2026: MLS Next Pro - at San Jose Earthquakes II
- July 19, 2026: MLS Next Pro - at Real Monarchs SLC
- July 27, 2026: MLS Next Pro - vs Colorado Rapids 2
- August 2, 2026: MLS Next Pro - vs Vancouver Whitecaps 2
Looking ahead, Tacoma Defiance have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Portland Timbers 2 (home), San Jose Earthquakes II (away), Real Monarchs SLC (away), Colorado Rapids 2 (home), and Vancouver Whitecaps 2 (home).
Tacoma Defiance currently sits in 10th place in the MLS Next Pro (Western Conference) with 21 points from 16 matches (5W 4D 7L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin FC II | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | +20 | 37 |
| 2 | Houston Dynamo 2 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | +18 | 31 |
| 3 | Portland Timbers 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | -1 | 29 |
| 4 | Ventura County FC | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | +6 | 29 |
| 5 | St. Louis City 2 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | +3 | 29 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC II | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 27 |
| 7 | Minnesota United 2 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 26 |
| 8 | San Jose Earthquakes II | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | +14 | 25 |
| 9 | Real Monarchs SLC | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -3 | 21 |
| 10 | Tacoma Defiance | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | -4 | 21 |
| 11 | North Texas SC | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | +3 | 19 |
| 12 | Vancouver Whitecaps 2 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -15 | 14 |
| 13 | Sporting Kansas City II | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -22 | 13 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids 2 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 10 | -19 | 9 |
Tacoma Defiance's squad consists of 32 players. Goalkeepers: Mohammed Shour (USA), Max Anchor (Canada), Noah Newman (USA). Defenders: Ryan Sailor (USA), Cody Baker (USA), Antino Lopez (USA), Kevin Bonilla (USA), Stuart Hawkins (USA), Mark O'Neill (USA), Demian Alvarez (USA), Codey Phoenix (New Zealand), Gallatin Sandnes (USA), Jasper Winslow (USA), Drew Brown (USA). Midfielders: Edson Carli (USA), Xavi Gnaulati (USA), Danny Robles (USA), Yu Tsukanome (Japan), Peter Kingston (USA), Joe Dale (USA), Mitchell Emert (USA), Charlie Gaffney (USA). Forwards: Michael Jordan (USA), Charles Dodzi (USA), Rafael Jauregui (USA), Cris Batiz (Honduras), Leonardo Flores Gonzalez (USA), Omar Hassan (USA), Mark Bronnik (USA), Sebastian Gomez (USA), Osaze De Rosario (Guyana), Landon Lucero (USA).
Paulo Nagamura is the current head coach of Tacoma Defiance. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 44% win rate across 16 matches, averaging 1.31 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Hervé Diese managed the club for one season, recording 8 wins from 16 matches (50% win rate). Andy Rose managed the club for one season, recording 3 wins from 6 matches (50% win rate). Other former coaches include Wade Webber, Chris Little, John Hutchinson, and Ezra Hendrickson.
Tacoma Defiance plays their home matches at Starfire Sports Stadium in Tukwila, Washington, which has a capacity of 5,000.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Tacoma Defiance, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Tacoma Defiance to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
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- Championship playoff
Coach win percentagePoints per game
News
About
Tacoma Defiance is a football club based in Tukwila, Washington, United States, playing their home matches at Starfire Sports Stadium. Follow Tacoma Defiance on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Charlie Gaffney has been the standout performer for Tacoma Defiance in league play this season with a rating of 7.30. Max Anchor and Yu Tsukanome have also impressed with ratings of 7.30 and 7.23 respectively.
Mark Bronnik leads Tacoma Defiance's scoring in league play with 5 goals this season. Yu Tsukanome has contributed 5, while Edson Carli has added 2.
Charlie Gaffney is the chief creator for Tacoma Defiance in league play with 5 assists this season. Mark O'Neill and Rafael Jauregui have also been key playmakers with 2 and 2 assists respectively.
Tacoma Defiance have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 6 goals and conceded 4 during this period. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game. In the MLS Next Pro, their recent results include a 1-0 win against Ventura County FC, a 0-1 loss to Portland Timbers 2, a 2-1 win against Houston Dynamo 2, a 1-0 win against Real Monarchs SLC, and a 2-2 draw with Minnesota United 2.
Recent results for Tacoma Defiance:
- May 23, 2026: MLS Next Pro - 1-0 win vs Ventura County FC
- May 31, 2026: MLS Next Pro - 0-1 loss at Portland Timbers 2
- June 18, 2026: MLS Next Pro - 2-1 win vs Houston Dynamo 2
- June 22, 2026: MLS Next Pro - 1-0 win vs Real Monarchs SLC
- June 29, 2026: MLS Next Pro - 2-2 draw at Minnesota United 2
Upcoming fixtures for Tacoma Defiance:
- July 6, 2026: MLS Next Pro - vs Portland Timbers 2
- July 12, 2026: MLS Next Pro - at San Jose Earthquakes II
- July 19, 2026: MLS Next Pro - at Real Monarchs SLC
- July 27, 2026: MLS Next Pro - vs Colorado Rapids 2
- August 2, 2026: MLS Next Pro - vs Vancouver Whitecaps 2
Looking ahead, Tacoma Defiance have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Portland Timbers 2 (home), San Jose Earthquakes II (away), Real Monarchs SLC (away), Colorado Rapids 2 (home), and Vancouver Whitecaps 2 (home).
Tacoma Defiance currently sits in 10th place in the MLS Next Pro (Western Conference) with 21 points from 16 matches (5W 4D 7L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin FC II | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | +20 | 37 |
| 2 | Houston Dynamo 2 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | +18 | 31 |
| 3 | Portland Timbers 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | -1 | 29 |
| 4 | Ventura County FC | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | +6 | 29 |
| 5 | St. Louis City 2 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | +3 | 29 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC II | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 27 |
| 7 | Minnesota United 2 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 26 |
| 8 | San Jose Earthquakes II | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | +14 | 25 |
| 9 | Real Monarchs SLC | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -3 | 21 |
| 10 | Tacoma Defiance | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | -4 | 21 |
| 11 | North Texas SC | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | +3 | 19 |
| 12 | Vancouver Whitecaps 2 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -15 | 14 |
| 13 | Sporting Kansas City II | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -22 | 13 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids 2 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 10 | -19 | 9 |
Tacoma Defiance's squad consists of 32 players. Goalkeepers: Mohammed Shour (USA), Max Anchor (Canada), Noah Newman (USA). Defenders: Ryan Sailor (USA), Cody Baker (USA), Antino Lopez (USA), Kevin Bonilla (USA), Stuart Hawkins (USA), Mark O'Neill (USA), Demian Alvarez (USA), Codey Phoenix (New Zealand), Gallatin Sandnes (USA), Jasper Winslow (USA), Drew Brown (USA). Midfielders: Edson Carli (USA), Xavi Gnaulati (USA), Danny Robles (USA), Yu Tsukanome (Japan), Peter Kingston (USA), Joe Dale (USA), Mitchell Emert (USA), Charlie Gaffney (USA). Forwards: Michael Jordan (USA), Charles Dodzi (USA), Rafael Jauregui (USA), Cris Batiz (Honduras), Leonardo Flores Gonzalez (USA), Omar Hassan (USA), Mark Bronnik (USA), Sebastian Gomez (USA), Osaze De Rosario (Guyana), Landon Lucero (USA).
Paulo Nagamura is the current head coach of Tacoma Defiance. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 44% win rate across 16 matches, averaging 1.31 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Hervé Diese managed the club for one season, recording 8 wins from 16 matches (50% win rate). Andy Rose managed the club for one season, recording 3 wins from 6 matches (50% win rate). Other former coaches include Wade Webber, Chris Little, John Hutchinson, and Ezra Hendrickson.
Tacoma Defiance plays their home matches at Starfire Sports Stadium in Tukwila, Washington, which has a capacity of 5,000.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Tacoma Defiance, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Tacoma Defiance to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.










