Match Summary
Tacoma Defiance defeated The Town 3:1. The match was played in MLS Next Pro 2025. Goals were scored by O. De Rosario 1′, Y. Tsukanome 36′, R. Lynch 63′, E. Carli 88′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Tacoma Defiance made 5 substitutions, The Town made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Tacoma Defiance and The Town — 4 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: S. Gomez
assist: O. Hernandez
Lineups
Tacoma Defiance lined up in a — formation under Wade Webber, while The Town deployed a — under Daniel de Geer.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Tacoma Defiance is 6.81, compared to — for The Town. 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. Tacoma Defiance's highest-rated starter is J. Khoury (7.14), while The Town's best-rated player is —.
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Tacoma Defiance have contributed 5 goals and 6 assists this season, led by J. Khoury (3G). The Town's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Midfield Control
Tacoma Defiance field 11 midfielders averaging 6.81, versus The Town's 11 rated —. 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 81% for Tacoma Defiance and —% for The Town. 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
Tacoma Defiance's starters have collected 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for The Town. 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 Tacoma Defiance's starting XI is 21.0 (youngest: G. Sandnes (17), oldest: D. Robles (23)), while The Town average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). 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
Tacoma Defiance's starters average 12 league appearances each, versus 0 for The Town. 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
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Tacoma Defiance have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. The Town show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Tacoma Defiance and The Town have met 2 times — Tacoma Defiance won 1, The Town won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Tacoma Defiance leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 9 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.50 per match (5 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–4 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026