Match Summary
Portland Timbers II defeated Tacoma Defiance 2:1. The match was played in MLS Next Pro 2025. Goals were scored by N. Santos 5′, Y. Tsukanome 12′, K. Linhares 64′. 7 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Portland Timbers II made 5 substitutions, Tacoma Defiance made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Portland Timbers II and Tacoma Defiance — 3 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Portland Timbers II lined up in a — formation under Serge Dinkota, while Tacoma Defiance deployed a — under Wade Webber.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Portland Timbers II is —, compared to 6.97 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. Portland Timbers II's highest-rated starter is —, while Tacoma Defiance's best-rated player is J. Khoury (7.14).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Portland Timbers II have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Tacoma Defiance's starters account for 4 goals and 4 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
Portland Timbers II field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Tacoma Defiance's 11 rated 6.97. 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 Portland Timbers II 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.
Age & Experience
The average age of Portland Timbers II's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Tacoma Defiance average 21.0 (youngest: S. Gomez (19), oldest: J. Khoury (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
Portland Timbers II's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 16 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.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Portland Timbers II have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Tacoma Defiance show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Portland Timbers II and Tacoma Defiance have met 2 times — Portland Timbers II won 2, Tacoma Defiance won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Portland Timbers II leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (4 for the home side, 2 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 1–2 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026