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 both sides coming into this fixture deep into the 2026 season and needing points to improve their divisional standing. Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II stats suggest an intriguing clash between a mid-table Pacific Division side and a struggling Frontier Division opponent.

Tacoma Defiance sit on 27 points from 19 matches with a goal difference of -3, ranked 5th in the Pacific Division and 9th in the overall Eastern Conference table. Colorado Rapids II arrive with 12 points from 19 games, ranked 7th in the Frontier Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference, carrying a goal difference of -20. With playoff positioning and confidence on the line, the stakes are high as these two familiar MLS Next Pro rivals meet again at Starfire Sports.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but high-scoring matchup whenever Tacoma Defiance and Colorado Rapids II meet 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 is defined by open games and momentum swings. All five recorded meetings have come in the league’s Regular Season, underlining how often these sides cross paths in the Western-based divisions. The rivalry has already produced some notable scorelines that shape expectations ahead of the 2026 Group Stage clash.

On 19 June 2023 in Regular Season - 19, Colorado Rapids II hosted at Metropolitan State University of Denver Stadium and fell 1-2 to Tacoma Defiance, after trailing 0-2 at half-time. That away success for Tacoma was followed by a reversal on 14 August 2023, when Tacoma Defiance played at Starfire Sports Stadium in Regular Season - 31 and lost 1-3 to Colorado Rapids II, having been 0-1 down at the break. Those back-to-back results highlighted how both sides are capable of winning home and away in this matchup.

The 2024 and 2025 fixtures further cemented the attacking nature of this pairing. On 25 March 2024 in Regular Season - 3 at Starfire Sports Stadium, Tacoma Defiance led 2-1 at half-time and went on to win 4-2 over Colorado Rapids II. In 2025, the roles frequently flipped. On 21 July 2025 in Regular Season - 25 at CIBER Field, Colorado Rapids II came from a 0-3 half-time deficit to defeat Tacoma Defiance 6-4 in one of the wildest matches in the series. Then on 22 September 2025 in Regular Season - 37 at Starfire Sports, Colorado Rapids II again prevailed 4-1 after leading 1-0 at half-time. Taken together, this Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II timeline underlines a rivalry where no lead is truly safe and defensive control has often been secondary to attacking ambition.

Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers point to a narrow edge for Colorado Rapids II in wins, but with both teams consistently finding the net.

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

Tacoma Defiance’s season-to-date profile in MLS Next Pro 2026 shows a volatile but dangerous side. With 9 wins and 10 losses from 19 matches and no draws, they lean heavily toward decisive outcomes. At home they have won 5 and lost 5, scoring 12 and conceding 11, while overall they average 1.3 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per game. Their form string of WWLLOW in the standings suggests mixed momentum, but season-to-date stats underline a team capable of putting together short winning runs and posting strong attacking numbers, especially when they find rhythm at Starfire Sports.

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

Last 5 Colorado Rapids II Matches Results and Stats

Colorado Rapids II’s season-to-date record paints the picture of a struggling side in MLS Next Pro 2026. With 3 wins and 16 losses from 19 fixtures and no draws, their campaign has been defined by defensive frailty, conceding 41 goals at an average of 2.2 per match while scoring 18 (0.9 per game). Away from home they have 1 win and 8 defeats, with 9 goals scored and 20 conceded. The form line of LWLWL reflects occasional victories punctuating longer losing stretches, but overall the numbers highlight a team that has found it difficult to contain opponents and to consistently threaten in attack.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II stats point to a fixture that reliably delivers goals and swings in momentum. Colorado Rapids II hold a narrow 3-2 advantage in wins across five MLS Next Pro meetings and have outscored Tacoma 16-12, including two emphatic away victories at Starfire Sports in 2023 and 2025. However, Tacoma have shown they can respond, with a 4-2 home win in 2024 and an away success in Denver in 2023, and their 2026 season-to-date numbers are significantly stronger than those of Colorado Rapids II in both league position and goal difference. With Tacoma more solid at home and Colorado Rapids II conceding heavily throughout the current campaign, the statistical trends lean toward another high-scoring encounter, with the home side appearing better placed to capitalise on their superior overall form.

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