Tacoma Defiance vs Los Angeles FC II: MLS Next Pro Showdown

Tacoma Defiance host Los Angeles FC II at Starfire Sports in MLS Next Pro group-stage action, with both sides desperate to stabilise inconsistent early-season campaigns.

Tacoma sit on 3 points from 7 games (ranked 7th/13th in their conference snapshot), with a worrying goal difference of -8. Their overall form strip from the standings reads L-L-L-L-W, underlining a season dominated by defeats, though they did finally claim a narrow 1-0 home win. At Starfire, Tacoma have 1 win and 4 losses, scoring just 3 and conceding 6.

Los Angeles FC II arrive better placed with 10 points from 7 (rank 4th/9th), but also with a negative goal difference (-2). Their latest form is W-L-W-L-L, reflecting a streaky side that scores freely (12 goals) but concedes heavily (14). Away from home they have 2 wins and 3 losses, with 10 scored and 12 conceded.

Head-to-Head

Head-to-head, the last five competitive meetings have been tight: Tacoma edged the most recent league clash at Starfire 4-2, but LAFC II knocked them out on penalties here in March after a 2-2 draw. Overall, Tacoma have 3 wins, LAFC II 2 (including that shootout).

With no confirmed absences listed and both defences leaky, this points toward another open, high-scoring contest, with Los Angeles FC II slightly favoured to avoid defeat.