Fixtures

USA MLS Next Pro League 09/13 02:00 1 Tacoma Defiance vs Austin FC II - View
USA MLS Next Pro League 09/18 00:00 1 Houston Dynamo II vs Tacoma Defiance - View
USA MLS Next Pro League 09/22 02:00 1 Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II - View
USA MLS Next Pro League 09/29 00:00 1 The Town vs Tacoma Defiance - View
USA MLS Next Pro League 10/05 20:00 1 Tacoma Defiance vs Houston Dynamo II - View

Results

USA MLS Next Pro League 09/05 02:00 1 [13] Tacoma Defiance v Vancouver Whitecaps II [7] L 1-3
USA MLS Next Pro League 09/01 01:30 1 [5] Real Monarchs SLC v Tacoma Defiance [13] L 3-0
USA MLS Next Pro League 08/25 03:00 1 [13] Portland Timbers II v Tacoma Defiance [11] L 2-1
USA MLS Next Pro League 08/16 00:00 1 [8] Minnesota United FC II v Tacoma Defiance [10] D 1-1
USA MLS Next Pro League 08/11 03:00 1 [12] Tacoma Defiance v Los Angeles FC II [13] W 4-2
USA MLS Next Pro League 08/02 02:00 1 [12] Tacoma Defiance v Ventura County FC [2] L 4-6
USA MLS Next Pro League 07/28 02:00 1 [11] Tacoma Defiance v Portland Timbers II [13] L 1-2
USA MLS Next Pro League 07/21 02:00 1 [3] Colorado Rapids II v Tacoma Defiance [11] L 6-4
USA MLS Next Pro League 07/18 02:00 1 [10] Tacoma Defiance v Real Monarchs SLC [11] L 6-7
USA MLS Next Pro League 07/04 02:00 1 [10] Tacoma Defiance v The Town [11] W 9-7
USA MLS Next Pro League 06/29 20:00 1 [11] Los Angeles FC II v Tacoma Defiance [12] W 2-3
USA MLS Next Pro League 06/12 01:30 1 [12] Real Monarchs SLC v Tacoma Defiance [7] L 2-1

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 34 19 15
Wins 11 8 3
Draws 7 6 1
Losses 16 5 11
Goals for 73 50 23
Goals against 80 37 43
Clean sheets 2 2 0
Failed to score 3 0 3

Wikipedia - Tacoma Defiance

The Tacoma Defiance, formerly Seattle Sounders FC 2, are an American professional soccer team based in the Puget Sound region in Tukwila, Washington, United States. The team competes in MLS Next Pro, a league in the third tier of the United States soccer league system, as the reserve team of Seattle Sounders FC. Formerly, 20 percent of the club was fan-owned through the non-profit Sounders Community Trust.

The club was established in 2014 as Seattle Sounders FC 2 (S2) and originally played at Starfire Sports in Tukwila. The team moved to Tacoma's Cheney Stadium in 2018 and was rebranded as the Defiance the following season. The club operates out of the Sounders headquarters and training facility at Longacres in Renton, Washington.

History

Seattle Sounders FC announced the creation of their reserve team on October 14, 2014, at an event held at the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum in Seattle. The new team would be named Seattle Sounders FC 2 (shortened to S2) and play in USL Pro, the second tier of American soccer that the Sounders played in until 2009. S2's home matches were to be played at the MLS team's training facility, the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, beginning in the 2015 season. The Sounders intended to primarily use the team to develop young players and split ownership to a non-profit, fan-owned organization called the Sounders Community Trust. A similar reserve team for the Portland Timbers, T2, was also announced on the same day. Sounders assistant coach Ezra Hendrickson was named the team's coach on November 13, 2014.

Inaugural season

S2 played its inaugural match on March 21, 2015, winning 4–2 over the defending USL champion Sacramento Republic. Andy Craven notched the first goal in team history. Their second game yielded the team's first shutout, a home game against Whitecaps FC 2 that ended 4–0. Darwin Jones scored the team's first hat-trick during the game.

Tacoma relocation

The owners of the Tacoma Rainiers baseball team had expressed interest in hosting a lower-division soccer team at its ballpark, Cheney Stadium, or a separate soccer stadium as early as 2013. Cheney Field hosted an MLS Reserve League match between the Sounders and Orlando City SC reserve teams in May 2013, which brought an attendance of 2,174. The Rainiers partnered with the Tacoma Stars, an indoor soccer team, and discussed a potential move for S2 with the Sounders organization. The Sounders had previously discussed plans to move their lower-league franchise to the Tacoma area in the 2000s in the event of a successful MLS expansion bid.

On May 6, 2017, the Sounders and Rainiers announced that they had agreed to relocate the reserve team to Tacoma upon completion of a new, 5,000-seat soccer-specific stadium by 2020. After the USL announced its intention to refuse waivers for teams with smaller venues that did not meet full Division II requirements, the Sounders announced in November 2017 that S2 would temporarily play at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma beginning in the 2018 season. The team had previously played in front of crowds of less than 1,000 at Starfire Sports, but debuted at Cheney Stadium with a sellout crowd of 6,049 on March 16, 2018. The team failed to qualify for the USL playoffs, but the first season in Tacoma garnered an average attendance of over 3,000.

The club was re-branded as the Tacoma Defiance on January 30, 2019, following a campaign to solicit suggestions from the public for a new name. The Defiance name was the top choice in the poll and references Point Defiance Park and Tacoma's civic pride. MultiCare Health System was named as the team's jersey sponsor and Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League also announced a move to Cheney Stadium for the 2019 season. Sounders FC Academy Director Chris Little had been named as the team's new head coach a week earlier, replacing John Hutchinson.

MLS Next Pro

The club announced on December 6, 2021, that it was joining the inaugural 21-team MLS Next Pro season starting in 2022. As a result of Minor League Baseball rules rendering Cheney unavailable, and the abandonment of the Tacoma soccer stadium project, the Defiance relocated back to Starfire. A proposal to move the team to Spokane, Washington, was considered by the Sounders and a prospective local partner who ultimately chose to create a USL League One team.

Seattle Sounders II, also known as Sounders FC 2, is the reserve team of the renowned Seattle Sounders FC, competing in the USL Championship, the second tier of American soccer. Established in 2015, the team serves as a vital platform for developing young talent and providing a pathway to the first team.

Based in Seattle, Washington, Sounders II plays its home matches at the historic Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, where fans can experience the vibrant atmosphere that the Pacific Northwest is known for. The team's colors—green, blue, and white—reflect the identity of the Sounders FC brand, symbolizing the region's lush landscapes and the spirit of its passionate soccer community.

Sounders II focuses on nurturing emerging players, often featuring a mix of academy graduates, young professionals, and experienced players looking to make an impact. The team's style of play emphasizes possession, teamwork, and attacking soccer, mirroring the philosophy of its parent club.

With a strong commitment to community engagement, Seattle Sounders II actively participates in local initiatives and outreach programs, fostering a deep connection with fans and the broader Seattle area. As a key component of the Sounders FC organization, Sounders II not only aims for success on the field but also plays a crucial role in the growth of soccer in the region.