Tacoma Defiance vs Ventura County: Full Squads Available for MLS Next Pro Match
Match Context
Tacoma Defiance host Ventura County at Starfire Sports on 23 May 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. Tacoma sit 6th in the Pacific Division on 11 points with a goal difference of -6, while Ventura County are 3rd in the same group on 19 points and +2 goal difference. The fixture has not started yet, with no score on the board.
Tacoma Defiance Availability
Current data lists no players as injured, doubtful, or suspended for Tacoma Defiance. With the full registered squad available, head coach options span three goalkeepers (including M. Anchor and N. Newman), a deep defensive pool led by Kevin Bonilla and Mark O'Neill, and a youthful attacking line featuring Cris Batiz, R. Jauregui, and Y. Tsukanome. No yellow card or red card suspensions are reported.
Ventura County Availability
Ventura County also show no absentees through injury or suspension. All five goalkeepers, a sizeable defensive unit including Harbor Miller and Pepe, and a balanced midfield group headed by Tucker Lepley and I. Parente are available. The attacking unit, including I. Luna and Maximus Steelman, is at full strength, with no disciplinary issues flagged.
Impact Summary
With no confirmed injuries or suspensions and no top scorers or assist leaders provided in the statistics, neither side appears to suffer any loss of attacking output on paper. Both coaches can select from their complete squads, suggesting tactical choices rather than availability will decide the attacking edge.
