Minnesota-2 vs Tacoma Defiance Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Minnesota's second team take on Tacoma Defiance in the MLS Next Pro of USA on August 16. Kickoff is scheduled for 00:00 UTC.

A sense of anticipation builds as Minnesota and Tacoma Defiance renew their battle, 2 months after their previous MLS Next Pro meeting that concluded in a penalty shootout victory for Tacoma Defiance. Minnesota are in a rough patch, heading into this clash after suffering defeats to St. Louis City, The Town and Portland Timbers. Ahead of their clash with Tacoma Defiance, they must first take on Sporting KC's second team and Houston Dynamo's second team in MLS Next Pro The results of these games could have a lasting impact on their mindset ahead of the Tacoma Defiance game. Tightening up at the back might be their best chance to shift momentum, especially given the fact their backline remains a concern, conceding goals in their last fourteen matches in a row.

Tacoma Defiance are in a poor form just like their oponents, preparing for the match after three consecutive losses against Portland Timbers, Colorado Rapids and Real Monarchs. They have a challenging set of fixtures leading up to the match against Minnesota though, including Los Angeles FC's second team and Ventura County in MLS Next Pro, fixtures that are likely to influence their form and fitness ahead of their clash with Minnesota. Their backline remains a concern, conceding goals in their last twenty matches in a row.

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Line-Ups

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Stats

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Head-to-head

Since August 2022, the teams have clashed six times. Minnesota's second team have won twice while Tacoma Defiance have won four times. Their latest meeting occurred on June 1, 2025, during the MLS Next Pro of USA, with Tacoma Defiance winning on penalties after 1-1. In total, Minnesota have managed thirteen goals in these six meetings, compared to Tacoma Defiance's sixteen. As things stand, Tacoma Defiance have a superior head-to-head record against Minnesota's second team in their recent encounters.

Minnesota-2 have won seven of their eighteen matches in MLS Next Pro this season, with zero draws and eight defeats, scoring 28 goals, averaging 1.56 per match, while conceding 29, an average of 1.61 per match. Tacoma Defiance have played seventeen matches in MLS Next Pro, with six wins, zero draws, and eight losses this season, scoring 41 goals at an average of 2.41 per match and conceding 42 at a rate of 2.47 per match.

Recent Form

Minnesota-2 are on a three-game losing streak, having lost to St. Louis City-2, The Town and Portland Timbers-2 in their last three matches, while Tacoma Defiance are currently on a run of three straight losses, including defeats against Portland Timbers-2, Colorado Rapids-2 and Real Monarchs in their last three outings. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Minnesota have recorded eight wins, twelve losses, and zero draws, while in their last twenty matches, Tacoma Defiance have recorded nine wins, eleven losses, and zero draws.

Live Standings

As always, USA MLS Next Pro's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Minnesota's second team hold 25th place with 24 points after eighteen matches, while Tacoma Defiance are currently 27th in the table with 23 points from seventeen matches.

Video Highlights

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