Match Summary
Ventura County defeated Tacoma Defiance 3:2. The match was played in MLS Next Pro 2025. Goals were scored by D. Vanney 15′, L. Muller 52′, O. De Rosario 56′, D. Vanney 71′, O. De Rosario 79′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Ventura County made 5 substitutions, Tacoma Defiance made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Ventura County and Tacoma Defiance — 5 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
assist: T. Musto
assist: L. Muller
assist: C. Gaffney
Lineups
Ventura County lined up in a — formation under Matthew Taylor, while Tacoma Defiance deployed a — under Wade Webber.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Ventura County is —, compared to 6.94 for Tacoma Defiance. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Ventura County's highest-rated starter is —, while Tacoma Defiance's best-rated player is J. Khoury (7.14).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Ventura County have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Tacoma Defiance's starters account for 5 goals and 5 assists, spearheaded by J. Khoury (3G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Midfield Control
Ventura County field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Tacoma Defiance's 11 rated 6.94. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages —% for Ventura County and 78% for Tacoma Defiance. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Ventura County's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for Tacoma Defiance. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Ventura County's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Tacoma Defiance average 21.7 (youngest: S. Gomez (19), oldest: D. Robles (23)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Ventura County's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 15 for Tacoma Defiance. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Ventura County have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Tacoma Defiance show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Ventura County and Tacoma Defiance have met 2 times — Ventura County won 1, Tacoma Defiance won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 13 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.50 per match (7 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–6 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026