Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs: Head-to-head Stats and Past Meetings
Tacoma Defiance host Real Monarchs at Starfire Sports on 22 June 2026 in an MLS Next Pro Group Stage clash. Kick-off is scheduled for 02:00 UTC, with the Pacific Division picture already taking shape as the 2026 season progresses. The fixture brings together a Tacoma side sitting on 14 points from 13 matches and a Real Monarchs team on 21 points from 14 games, both aiming to strengthen their positions in the conference and divisional standings.
From a standings perspective, Real Monarchs arrive as the more consistent outfit, ranked 4th in the Pacific Division with eight wins and no draws from their 14 league fixtures, while Tacoma Defiance are 6th in the same group, having won five and lost eight. With Tacoma stronger at home than away and Real Monarchs carrying a more potent attack, this matchup has clear tactical and statistical intrigue. For anyone studying Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs stats, the blend of current form and a competitive head-to-head record makes this a key Group Stage encounter.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a tightly contested matchup, with Real Monarchs holding a narrow edge over Tacoma Defiance across their recent MLS Next Pro meetings.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Tacoma Defiance wins: 0
- Draws: 2
- Real Monarchs wins: 3
Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs Timeline & Historical Context
The Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs timeline in MLS Next Pro is defined by fine margins and a consistent competitive edge for the Utah side. Across the five recorded fixtures from 2024 and 2025, Real Monarchs have generally found ways to take points, particularly at home, while Tacoma have seen home advantage eroded by penalty shootout defeats after regulation-time draws.
On 12 June 2025 in the MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 17 at Zions Bank Stadium, Real Monarchs hosted Tacoma Defiance and came from behind to win 2-1 after trailing 0-1 at half-time. That home success reinforced a pattern that had already been evident in the 2024 season. On 12 August 2024, again at Zions Bank Stadium in Regular Season - 30, Real Monarchs edged a 2-1 victory, turning a 1-1 half-time scoreline into another full-time win. Those home fixtures underline Real Monarchs’ ability to respond within matches and close out tight contests in front of their own supporters.
At Tacoma’s ground, the story has been more complicated for the hosts. On 14 September 2024 at Starfire Sports Stadium in Regular Season - 36, Tacoma Defiance and Real Monarchs drew 1-1 after extra time (0-0 at half-time and 1-1 at full-time), before Real Monarchs prevailed 5-4 on penalties. A similar script unfolded on 18 July 2025 at Starfire Sports in Regular Season - 24, where Tacoma again drew 2-2 in regulation (1-0 at half-time) but lost 5-4 in the shootout. Most recently, on 1 September 2025 at Zions Bank Stadium in Regular Season - 33, Real Monarchs produced their most emphatic result in this series, beating Tacoma Defiance 3-0 after leading 1-0 at the interval. Overall, the Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs timeline highlights Real Monarchs’ knack for managing key moments, both at home and away, particularly in matches that go to penalties.
Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers underline Real Monarchs’ upper hand, but also show that Tacoma Defiance have been competitive on the scoreboard despite not yet converting that into wins.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Tacoma Defiance 5 - 10 Real Monarchs
- Average Goals per Match: Tacoma Defiance 1.00 vs Real Monarchs 2.00
Venue Split Performance:
- At Tacoma Defiance's stadium: 2 matches played here — Tacoma Defiance won 0 (as home side), Real Monarchs won 0 (as away side), 2 draws
- At Real Monarchs's stadium: 3 matches played here — Real Monarchs won 3 (as home side), Tacoma Defiance won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 01 September 2025: Real Monarchs 3-0 Tacoma Defiance (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 33
- 18 July 2025: Tacoma Defiance 2-2 Real Monarchs (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 24 (Real Monarchs won 5-4 on penalties)
- 12 June 2025: Real Monarchs 2-1 Tacoma Defiance (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 17
- 14 September 2024: Tacoma Defiance 1-1 Real Monarchs (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 36 (Real Monarchs won 5-4 on penalties)
- 12 August 2024: Real Monarchs 2-1 Tacoma Defiance (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 30
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Tacoma Defiance Matches Results and Stats
Tacoma Defiance’s recent trajectory in the 2026 MLS Next Pro season has been inconsistent, with their season-to-date profile showing a side that either wins or loses but does not draw. Across 13 fixtures, Tacoma have recorded five wins and eight defeats, scoring 15 goals and conceding 20. At home, they have been slightly more stable, with three wins from seven, eight goals scored and eight conceded, but their defensive record overall remains vulnerable, and they have already failed to score in multiple matches. The pattern suggests a team capable of sharp attacking spells but exposed when games become open.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 8 (season to date)
Last 5 Real Monarchs Matches Results and Stats
Real Monarchs enter this fixture with a stronger season-to-date profile, reflecting a more potent attack and similar defensive numbers to Tacoma. Over 14 matches, they have won eight and lost six, with no draws, scoring 27 goals and conceding 24. Their home form is particularly impressive, with six wins from nine and 18 goals scored, while away from home they have two wins from five and a balanced 9-9 goals for and against. The offensive averages – 1.9 goals per match overall and 1.8 away – underline their ability to create chances, though a goals-against average of 1.7 per game shows they can be drawn into high-scoring contests.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 8, Draw 0, Lose 6 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
History points to Real Monarchs carrying the statistical edge into this Group Stage meeting. They lead the head-to-head with three wins from five, have never lost to Tacoma Defiance in the recorded MLS Next Pro fixtures, and have been perfect at home in this matchup. Even at Starfire Sports, Tacoma’s two draws in regulation have both turned into defeats on penalties, underlining Real Monarchs’ composure in decisive moments. Coupled with a stronger 2026 season-to-date record, higher scoring output, and a positive divisional standing, the numbers lean toward the visitors. However, Tacoma’s slightly tighter defensive record at home and their capacity to keep matches close in this rivalry suggest that this contest could again hinge on small margins rather than a clear-cut dominance.
Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs H2H Statistics updated on 17 June 2026.
