Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance Stats and Head-to-Head Record

The MLS Next Pro Group Stage brings another intriguing Frontier–Pacific clash as Minnesota United II host Tacoma Defiance at Allianz Field on 29 June 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 00:00 UTC. Minnesota United II arrive in solid shape in the 2026 season, sitting on 24 points from 15 matches, with a positive goal difference and strong home numbers. Tacoma Defiance, meanwhile, have collected 20 points from their 15 fixtures and are fighting to climb from mid-table positions in their conference.

With both sides firmly in the playoff conversation, this fixture carries significant implications in the MLS Next Pro landscape. Minnesota United II boast 5 wins from 8 home games, while Tacoma Defiance have shown they can win on the road despite some defensive issues away from home. For analysts and fans alike, Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance stats offer a detailed window into a matchup that has already produced high-scoring games, penalty shootouts, and momentum swings across multiple regular-season meetings.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive MLS Next Pro series between Minnesota United II and Tacoma Defiance with goals and tight outcomes across their meetings.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Minnesota United II wins: 1
• Draws: 2
• Tacoma Defiance wins: 2

Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance Timeline & Historical Context

The Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance timeline in MLS Next Pro begins, in the available record, on 26 August 2023 in the Regular Season - 32 round. On that day at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota, Minnesota United II hosted Tacoma Defiance and fell 4-2. The home side trailed 2-1 at half-time and could not recover as Tacoma Defiance asserted themselves with a strong attacking display away from home.

The rivalry continued into the 2024 season with a pair of contrasting results. On 19 May 2024 in Regular Season - 13, Minnesota United II again played host, this time at the National Sports Center, and produced a 3-1 victory after a 1-1 half-time scoreline. Later, on 4 August 2024 in Regular Season - 28 at Starfire Sports Stadium in Tukwila, Washington, Tacoma Defiance responded emphatically as the home side, winning 5-1 after racing to a 3-0 half-time lead. These 2024 fixtures underlined the pattern of decisive home performances and high-scoring encounters between the clubs.

In 2025, the matchup added extra drama with two regular-season games both decided by penalty shootouts. On 1 June 2025 in Regular Season - 15 at Starfire Sports, Tacoma Defiance hosted Minnesota United II and the match finished 1-1 after normal time (0-0 at half-time), before Tacoma Defiance prevailed 4-3 on penalties. Then on 16 August 2025 in Regular Season - 30 at Allianz Field, Minnesota United II and Tacoma Defiance again drew 1-1 in regulation (1-0 at half-time), with the home side winning the shootout 3-2. These results highlight how fine the margins have been, particularly when the sides have needed penalties to separate them.

Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline a balanced rivalry, with both sides capable of dominant wins and tight, tactical contests.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Minnesota United II 8 - 12 Tacoma Defiance
• Average Goals per Match: Minnesota United II 1.60 vs Tacoma Defiance 2.40

Venue Split Performance:

• At Minnesota United II's stadium: 3 matches played here — Minnesota United II won 1 (as home side), Tacoma Defiance won 1 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Tacoma Defiance's stadium: 2 matches played here — Tacoma Defiance won 2 (as home side), Minnesota United II won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 16 August 2025: Minnesota United II 1–1 Tacoma Defiance (Half-time: 1–0) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 30 (Minnesota United II won 3–2 on penalties)
• 1 June 2025: Tacoma Defiance 1–1 Minnesota United II (Half-time: 0–0) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 15 (Tacoma Defiance won 4–3 on penalties)
• 4 August 2024: Tacoma Defiance 5–1 Minnesota United II (Half-time: 3–0) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 28
• 19 May 2024: Minnesota United II 3–1 Tacoma Defiance (Half-time: 1–1) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 13
• 26 August 2023: Minnesota United II 2–4 Tacoma Defiance (Half-time: 1–2) – MLS Next Pro, Regular Season - 32

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Minnesota United II Matches Results and Stats

Minnesota United II’s season to date in MLS Next Pro 2026 reflects an aggressive, front-foot approach with no draws across 15 matches. They have 8 wins and 7 defeats overall, with a particularly strong home record of 5 wins from 8, scoring 15 and conceding 12 at their own venues. Offensively, they average 1.6 goals per match (1.9 at home), while conceding 1.5 per game, indicating open contests where their attack often compensates for a relatively leaky back line. Four clean sheets and only three matches without scoring show they usually carry a threat in the final third.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 8, Draw 0, Lose 7 (season to date)

Last 5 Tacoma Defiance Matches Results and Stats

Tacoma Defiance’s 2026 MLS Next Pro campaign has been more volatile, with 7 wins and 8 losses and, like Minnesota United II, no draws. At home they have been reasonably solid with 5 wins from 9, but away from home they have struggled at times, winning 2 and losing 4, scoring 6 and conceding 12 on their travels. They average 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match overall, with away defensive numbers (2.0 goals against per game) highlighting a vulnerability that Minnesota United II may look to exploit. Even so, Tacoma Defiance have matched Minnesota United II in clean sheets, with 4, and have shown they can produce strong wins when they find rhythm.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 7, Draw 0, Lose 8 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to a finely balanced but high-scoring matchup between Minnesota United II and Tacoma Defiance. Tacoma Defiance hold a narrow edge in overall wins and have been perfect at home in this series, while Minnesota United II have shown they can respond with convincing victories at their own grounds and have already claimed a penalty shootout success at Allianz Field. The goal totals and averages suggest another open contest, with Tacoma Defiance slightly ahead in head-to-head scoring but Minnesota United II stronger at home in the current season. Combined with both teams’ tendency to avoid draws in 2026 and their contrasting home and away defensive records, the statistical trends lean toward another decisive, attack-minded encounter where small margins and set-piece or transition moments could determine the outcome.

Minnesota United II vs Tacoma Defiance H2H Statistics updated on 24 June 2026.