Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs Stats: Head-to-head Overview

Tacoma Defiance host Real Monarchs at Starfire Sports on 22 June 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. Kick-off is scheduled for 02:00 UTC, with Tacoma looking to make home advantage count at their Tukwila base in a key Pacific Division clash. The fixture sits within the 2026 MLS Next Pro season, where both sides are jostling for position in a tightly packed conference.

In the current standings, Tacoma Defiance are on 14 points from 13 matches in the Pacific Division, with a negative goal difference and no draws so far, while Real Monarchs have collected 21 points from 14 games and are better placed in the same group. With the visitors also listed in a promotion-qualifying spot in the broader Eastern Conference table, the stakes are clear: Tacoma need points to close the gap on a side that has been more consistent. For anyone analysing Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs stats, this matchup offers a contrast between a high-variance Tacoma side and a Monarchs team that has shown both strong winning runs and sharp dips.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive matchup in MLS Next Pro, with Real Monarchs holding the edge over Tacoma Defiance across recent 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 tight contests at Starfire and decisive home performances by the Monarchs at Zions Bank Stadium. Across the five recorded meetings from 2024 and 2025, Real Monarchs have consistently found ways to secure results, particularly in Utah, while Tacoma have twice been held to draws at home before losing on penalties.

On 12 August 2024 in MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 30, Real Monarchs hosted Tacoma Defiance at Zions Bank Stadium and won 2-1, having been level 1-1 at half-time. That pattern of home strength continued on 12 June 2025 in Regular Season - 17, when Real Monarchs again prevailed 2-1 over Tacoma, overturning a 0-1 half-time deficit. The most recent meeting at Zions Bank Stadium on 1 September 2025, in Regular Season - 33, was even more emphatic: Real Monarchs 3-0 Tacoma Defiance, after leading 1-0 at the break.

At Starfire, the balance has been closer on the scoreboard but ultimately just as painful for Tacoma. On 14 September 2024 in Regular Season - 36, Tacoma Defiance drew 1-1 at home with Real Monarchs after a goalless first half and a 1-1 full-time and extra-time score, only to lose 5-4 on penalties. A similar story unfolded on 18 July 2025 in Regular Season - 24 at Starfire Sports: Tacoma led 1-0 at half-time but were pegged back to 2-2 by full time, and again Real Monarchs edged the shootout 5-4. Those two penalty defeats mean that, while the matches are recorded as draws in regulation, the Monarchs have repeatedly had the upper hand in decisive moments. Overall, the Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs timeline underlines a rivalry where Real Monarchs have converted small margins into a superior head-to-head record.

Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head statistics highlight Real Monarchs’ advantage in both results and scoring output across these MLS Next Pro clashes.

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 Starfire Sports: 2 matches played here — Tacoma Defiance won 0 (as home side), Real Monarchs won 0 (as away side), 2 draws
• At Zions Bank 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:

• 1 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 season to date in MLS Next Pro 2026 has been volatile. With 13 matches played, they have 5 wins and 8 defeats, and notably no draws, underlining a high-risk, high-reward profile. At home, Tacoma have been slightly stronger, winning 3 of 7 and scoring 9 goals, with 2 clean sheets and only 8 conceded, suggesting a more solid defensive base at Starfire. Overall, they average 1.2 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, with 5 matches where they failed to score, highlighting inconsistency in attack.

• 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 in MLS Next Pro 2026. Across 14 matches, they have 8 wins and 6 losses, again with no draws, reflecting a similarly decisive pattern but with more victories than Tacoma. The Monarchs have scored 27 goals (1.9 per match) and conceded 24 (1.7 per match), underlining their attacking potency and a defence that can still be breached. Away from home, they have 2 wins and 3 defeats in 5 matches, scoring and conceding 9, which points to open, high-event games on the road.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 8, Draw 0, Lose 6 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points clearly toward Real Monarchs as the more successful side in this matchup, with 3 wins from 5 MLS Next Pro meetings and a 10-5 aggregate goal advantage. The venue split is particularly telling: Real Monarchs have been perfect at Zions Bank Stadium against Tacoma Defiance, while the Starfire encounters have ended level in regulation but twice gone the Monarchs’ way on penalties. Recent season-to-date form reinforces that edge, with Real Monarchs boasting more wins, a stronger attacking record, and a higher league position. Tacoma Defiance, however, show better defensive numbers at home and have been competitive in the Starfire fixtures, suggesting they can make this another tight contest. Overall, the statistical trends lean toward Real Monarchs, especially if the game becomes open and high-scoring, but Tacoma’s home resilience keeps the door open for a closer-than-expected outcome.

Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs H2H Statistics updated on 17 June 2026.