Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Past Meetings
Tacoma Defiance host Colorado Rapids II at Starfire Sports in an MLS Next Pro Group Stage clash on 27 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 02:00 UTC. Both sides are well into their 2026 league campaigns, and this fixture could have a significant impact within their respective divisional battles. Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II stats point to a matchup between a mid-table contender and a side fighting to climb away from the bottom.
In the 2026 standings, Tacoma Defiance sit on 27 points from 19 matches in the Pacific Division, with 9 wins and 10 defeats, and a goal difference of -3. Colorado Rapids II, in the Frontier Division, have 12 points from 19 matches, with 3 wins and 16 losses, and a goal difference of -20. With Tacoma stronger at home and Colorado Rapids II struggling both home and away, the stakes are clear: Tacoma are pushing to consolidate a higher ranking, while Colorado Rapids II need every point they can get to revive their season.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a competitive but high-scoring head-to-head between Tacoma Defiance and Colorado Rapids II in MLS Next Pro.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Tacoma Defiance wins: 2
- Draws: 0
- Colorado Rapids II wins: 3
Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II Timeline & Historical Context
The Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II timeline in MLS Next Pro begins with their earliest recorded meeting on 19 June 2023 in Regular Season - 19. Played at Metropolitan State University of Denver Stadium, Colorado Rapids II were at home but fell 1-2, with Tacoma Defiance taking an away victory after leading 0-2 at half-time. This opening result established Tacoma as a side capable of travelling to Denver and securing points.
Their next encounter came on 14 August 2023 in Regular Season - 31 at Starfire Sports Stadium in Tukwila, Washington. This time Tacoma Defiance were at home but Colorado Rapids II responded strongly, winning 3-1 after leading 1-0 at the break. That result immediately balanced the rivalry, showing that the away win in Denver was no guarantee of dominance for Tacoma on their own pitch.
On 25 March 2024, again at Starfire Sports Stadium in Regular Season - 3, Tacoma Defiance regained the upper hand with a 4-2 home victory, having led 2-1 at half-time. The match underlined the attacking nature of this fixture, with six goals scored and Tacoma making home advantage count. The 2025 season then added two more dramatic chapters. On 21 July 2025 at CIBER Field in Regular Season - 25, Colorado Rapids II won a remarkable 6-4 home game, overturning a 0-3 half-time deficit in one of the wildest scorelines between the clubs. Finally, on 22 September 2025 at Starfire Sports in Regular Season - 37, Colorado Rapids II again prevailed away from home, winning 4-1 after leading 1-0 at half-time. Overall, the Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II timeline highlights a rivalry defined by swings in momentum and consistently high goal counts.
Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II stats underline how open and attacking these matches have been.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Tacoma Defiance 12 - 16 Colorado Rapids II
- Average Goals per Match: Tacoma Defiance 2.40 vs Colorado Rapids II 3.20
Venue Split Performance:
- At Tacoma Defiance's stadium: 4 matches played here — Tacoma Defiance won 1 (as home side), Colorado Rapids II won 3 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Colorado Rapids II's stadium: 1 match played here — Colorado Rapids II won 1 (as home side), Tacoma Defiance won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 22 September 2025: Tacoma Defiance 1-4 Colorado Rapids II (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 37
- 21 July 2025: Colorado Rapids II 6-4 Tacoma Defiance (Half-time: 0-3) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 25
- 25 March 2024: Tacoma Defiance 4-2 Colorado Rapids II (Half-time: 2-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 3
- 14 August 2023: Tacoma Defiance 1-3 Colorado Rapids II (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 31
- 19 June 2023: Colorado Rapids II 1-2 Tacoma Defiance (Half-time: 0-2) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 19
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Tacoma Defiance Matches Results and Stats
For Tacoma Defiance, the 2026 campaign to date shows a high-variance profile. Across the season so far they have 9 wins and 10 losses from 19 matches, with no draws, reflecting a tendency for decisive outcomes rather than tight stalemates. Offensively, they average 1.3 goals per match, scoring 12 at home and 13 away, while conceding 28 overall at an average of 1.5 per game. Their biggest wins include a 4-1 home result and a 2-4 away success, but they have also suffered clear defeats such as 0-2 at home and 4-0 away. With 5 clean sheets and 6 matches where they failed to score, Tacoma’s season-to-date form suggests inconsistency but also the capacity to put up multiple goals when they click.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 9, Draw 0, Lose 10 (season to date)
Last 5 Colorado Rapids II Matches Results and Stats
Colorado Rapids II enter this fixture with a much more troubled season-to-date picture. From 19 matches, they have 3 wins and 16 defeats, also without a single draw. They average 0.9 goals scored per match (18 in total, split evenly between home and away) while conceding 41, at a rate of 2.2 goals per game. Their best results include narrow wins such as 1-0 at home and 1-2 away, but these are outweighed by heavy losses, with their biggest home defeat by 1-4 and a notable 3-1 away loss. They have managed 2 clean sheets, yet have failed to score in 5 matches, underlining their offensive struggles. Overall, Colorado Rapids II’s season-to-date form indicates defensive vulnerability and limited attacking output.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 16 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Taken together, the historical record and current season form paint a nuanced picture ahead of Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II. Head-to-head, Colorado Rapids II hold a narrow edge with 3 wins to Tacoma’s 2 across 5 meetings, and they have outscored Tacoma 16-12 in a series that averages more than 5 goals per game. Notably, Colorado Rapids II have been particularly effective at Starfire Sports and Starfire Sports Stadium, winning 3 of 4 away fixtures there. However, in the 2026 season to date, Tacoma Defiance are the stronger side in the standings, with more wins, a better goal difference, and a more balanced goals-for and goals-against profile. Colorado Rapids II’s heavy overall negative goal difference and high concession rate suggest they may struggle to contain Tacoma’s attack, even if past head-to-head results show they can be dangerous in this matchup. The trends point toward another open, high-scoring contest, with Tacoma’s current-season stability set against Colorado Rapids II’s historically strong away record in this specific fixture.
Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II H2H Statistics updated on 22 July 2026.
