Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Tacoma Defiance host Colorado Rapids II at Starfire Sports on 27 July 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. Kick-off is scheduled for 02:00 UTC, with the Pacific Division side Tacoma Defiance looking to consolidate a stronger position in the standings against Frontier Division opponents Colorado Rapids II. With Tacoma sitting on 27 points from 19 matches and Colorado Rapids II on 12 points from the same number of games, the stakes are clear in this mid-season clash.

This fixture adds another chapter to a developing Western rivalry in MLS Next Pro. Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II stats point to a contrast in trajectories in the 2026 season: Tacoma are 5th in the Pacific Division with 9 wins and no draws, while Colorado Rapids II are 7th in the Frontier Division with just 3 wins and a goal difference of -20. Both sides have been involved in high-scoring matches this season, suggesting another open contest at Starfire Sports.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but high-scoring head-to-head series 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 Colorado Rapids II establishing early authority at home. On 19 June 2023 in Regular Season - 19 at Metropolitan State University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado Rapids II defeated Tacoma Defiance 2-1 (half-time 0-2) after Tacoma had built a first-half lead. That result set the tone for a series where momentum has swung sharply between the sides.

The rivalry then shifted to Washington. On 14 August 2023 in Regular Season - 31 at Starfire Sports Stadium in Tukwila, Washington, Tacoma Defiance hosted but fell 3-1 to Colorado Rapids II (half-time 0-1), giving the Colorado side back-to-back wins in the series. Tacoma responded on 25 March 2024, again at Starfire Sports Stadium in Regular Season - 3, winning 4-2 with a 2-1 half-time lead, marking their first home success in this matchup and underlining the attacking nature of these games.

The 2025 campaign deepened the pattern of volatility. On 21 July 2025 in Regular Season - 25 at CIBER Field, Colorado Rapids II edged a remarkable 6-4 victory over Tacoma Defiance (half-time 0-3), overturning a three-goal deficit in one of the highest-scoring encounters between the clubs. Later that season, on 22 September 2025 in Regular Season - 37 at Starfire Sports, Colorado Rapids II again prevailed away, winning 4-1 after leading 1-0 at half-time. Overall, the Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II timeline shows Colorado with a slight edge in results, particularly notable for their strong away performances in Washington.

Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline a matchup defined by goals and decisive outcomes, with no draws across the recorded meetings.

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 2-1 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 MLS Next Pro campaign to date highlights a high-variance but attack-minded profile. Across the season so far, Tacoma have played 19 matches, winning 9 and losing 10, with no draws. At home they have 5 wins and 5 losses, scoring 12 and conceding 11, while overall they average 1.3 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per game. The season-to-date form string of WWLLOW in the standings reflects a side capable of putting together winning runs but also prone to setbacks, with 5 clean sheets and 6 matches without scoring underlining their inconsistency.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 9, Draw 0, Lose 10 (season to date, 19 matches)

Last 5 Colorado Rapids II Matches Results and Stats

Colorado Rapids II arrive with a far more troubled season-to-date record in MLS Next Pro. Over 19 matches they have 3 wins and 16 losses, with no draws recorded. At home they have 2 wins and 8 defeats, while away from home they have 1 win and 8 losses. Colorado average 0.9 goals scored per match and concede 2.2, with 2 clean sheets and 5 games where they failed to score. The form line of LWLWL in the standings indicates sporadic victories amid a long sequence of defeats, pointing to defensive fragility and difficulty sustaining positive momentum.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 16 (season to date, 19 matches)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current-season trends offer a nuanced picture. Head-to-head, Colorado Rapids II hold a 3-2 advantage over Tacoma Defiance, including three wins in four visits to Tacoma’s home ground and a 16-12 aggregate goal edge across five MLS Next Pro meetings. The Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II stats also show an unusually high scoring profile in this fixture, with both sides averaging more than two goals per match combined and no draws so far.

However, the 2026 season context tilts some of the underlying indicators toward Tacoma. Tacoma Defiance are higher in the standings, have a positive win count, and show more balanced goal figures, particularly at home. Colorado Rapids II, by contrast, carry a heavy negative goal difference and a record dominated by defeats, both home and away. History points to Colorado’s ability to produce big performances in this specific matchup, especially on the road, but season-to-date form suggests Tacoma Defiance may enter this encounter with stronger overall foundations. Expect an open contest where past head-to-head trends favor Colorado Rapids II, while current campaign numbers lean more toward Tacoma Defiance asserting home advantage.

Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II H2H Statistics updated on 22 July 2026.