Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance: Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis
Minnesota United II host Tacoma Defiance at Allianz Field on 29 June 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. The fixture is scheduled to kick off at 00:00 UTC, with Minnesota United II looking to consolidate their position after taking 24 points from 15 matches and sitting 4th in the Frontier Division, while also ranking 6th in the Eastern Conference playoff race. With a positive goal difference and a strong home record, this match carries real weight in the divisional and conference picture.
Tacoma Defiance arrive with 20 points from 15 matches, 6th in the Pacific Division and 10th in the Eastern Conference, aiming to close the gap on teams above them and improve a negative goal difference. In this context, Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance stats and standings suggest a competitive clash between two sides with attacking potential but defensive vulnerabilities, and the outcome could prove significant for playoff positioning in MLS Next Pro.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a balanced and hard-fought matchup whenever Minnesota United II and Tacoma Defiance meet in MLS Next Pro.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Minnesota United II wins: 2
- Draws: 2
- Tacoma Defiance wins: 1
Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance Timeline & Historical Context
The Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance timeline in MLS Next Pro begins with a high-scoring encounter on 26 August 2023. At the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota, Minnesota United II hosted Tacoma Defiance in Regular Season - 32. The match finished Minnesota United II 2–4 Tacoma Defiance after Tacoma led 2–1 at half-time, setting an early tone for an open, attacking rivalry.
In 2024, the sides met twice in the regular season. On 19 May 2024, again at the National Sports Center in Regular Season - 13, Minnesota United II defeated Tacoma Defiance 3–1, overturning a 1–1 half-time scoreline with a strong second-half performance. The return fixture on 4 August 2024 at Starfire Sports Stadium in Tukwila, Washington (Regular Season - 28) saw Tacoma Defiance respond emphatically at home, beating Minnesota United II 5–1 after racing into a 3–0 lead by half-time. These contrasting results underlined how home advantage and game state have shaped this matchup.
The 2025 season added further drama with two penalty shootout conclusions. On 1 June 2025 at Starfire Sports in Regular Season - 15, Tacoma Defiance drew 1–1 at home with Minnesota United II (0–0 at half-time) before Tacoma won 4–3 on penalties. Later, on 16 August 2025 at Allianz Field in Regular Season - 30, Minnesota United II and Tacoma Defiance again finished 1–1 after Minnesota led 1–0 at half-time; Minnesota United II prevailed 3–2 on penalties. Both of these fixtures are recorded as draws in the head-to-head record, but they highlight how fine the margins have been, with neither side able to dominate the Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance timeline.
Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance stats point to a narrow edge for Minnesota in wins, but with both clubs capable of producing goals.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Minnesota United II 8 - 12 Tacoma Defiance
- Average Goals per Match: Minnesota United II 1.60 vs Tacoma Defiance 2.40
Venue Split Performance:
- At Allianz Field / National Sports Center (Minnesota United II home matches): 3 matches played here — Minnesota United II won 1 (as home side), Tacoma Defiance won 1 (as away side), 1 draw
- At Starfire Sports / Starfire Sports Stadium (Tacoma Defiance home matches): 2 matches played here — Tacoma Defiance won 1 (as home side), Minnesota United II won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 16 August 2025: Minnesota United II 1–1 Tacoma Defiance (Half-time: 1–0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 30 (Minnesota United II won 3–2 on penalties)
- 1 June 2025: Tacoma Defiance 1–1 Minnesota United II (Half-time: 0–0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 15 (Tacoma Defiance won 4–3 on penalties)
- 4 August 2024: Tacoma Defiance 5–1 Minnesota United II (Half-time: 3–0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 28
- 19 May 2024: Minnesota United II 3–1 Tacoma Defiance (Half-time: 1–1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 13
- 26 August 2023: Minnesota United II 2–4 Tacoma Defiance (Half-time: 1–2) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 32
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Minnesota United II Matches Results and Stats
For Minnesota United II, season to date numbers in MLS Next Pro 2026 show an aggressive, high-variance profile. Across 15 matches they have 8 wins and 7 losses with no draws, scoring 24 goals and conceding 23. At home, Minnesota United II have 5 wins and 3 defeats from 8 fixtures, with 15 goals scored and 12 conceded, reflecting a willingness to attack that can leave spaces at the back. Their overall form line of WLWWLO indicates they are capable of putting wins together but remain vulnerable defensively.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 8, Draw 0, Lose 7 (season to date)
Last 5 Tacoma Defiance Matches Results and Stats
Tacoma Defiance’s season to date form in MLS Next Pro 2026 is similarly volatile. They have 7 wins and 8 losses from 15 matches, with no draws, scoring 18 goals and conceding 21. At home, Tacoma Defiance are stronger with 5 wins and 4 losses from 9 matches, while away from home they have 2 wins and 4 defeats from 6 outings, scoring 6 and conceding 12. Their form string of WWLWW suggests an upswing, with more recent results trending positively despite a negative overall goal difference.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 7, Draw 0, Lose 8 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
History points to a matchup defined by goals, momentum swings, and fine margins between Minnesota United II and Tacoma Defiance. The head-to-head record shows Minnesota with more wins but Tacoma holding a clear edge in total goals scored, and two of the five meetings ending level before being decided on penalties. Venue trends indicate that Minnesota United II are competitive at home, but Tacoma Defiance have already shown they can win on Minnesota soil, while also leveraging their own ground advantage in Tukwila. Combined with the 2026 season profiles—Minnesota strong but inconsistent at home, Tacoma improving yet still fragile away—the statistical picture leans toward another open, attacking contest in which both sides have credible paths to a result, rather than a clear historical favorite.
Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance H2H Statistics updated on 24 June 2026.
