Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs Stats: Head-to-head Record Before Match

Tacoma Defiance host Real Monarchs at Starfire Sports on 22 June 2026 in an MLS Next Pro Group Stage clash. Kick-off is scheduled for 02:00 UTC, with the home side looking to improve on a challenging campaign in front of their own supporters at the Tukwila venue. With both clubs competing in the 2026 MLS Next Pro season, this fixture carries clear implications for divisional positioning.

In the Pacific Division standings, Tacoma Defiance sit on 14 points from 13 matches, with 5 wins and 8 defeats, and a goal difference of -6. Real Monarchs arrive in stronger shape, holding 21 points from 14 matches and a neutral goal difference, reflecting a more productive attack. With that backdrop, this matchup has real weight in the race within the division, and the Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs stats suggest a rivalry where the visitors have often held the upper hand.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but Monarchs-leaning series when Tacoma Defiance and Real Monarchs meet in MLS Next Pro.

• 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 built entirely within league play and shows Real Monarchs consistently finding ways to take points. The earliest match in the available record came on 12 June 2025 in the MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 17 at Zions Bank Stadium, where Real Monarchs, playing at home, edged Tacoma Defiance 2-1 after trailing 0-1 at half-time. That comeback set an early tone: Tacoma could compete, but Monarchs had the extra edge in key moments.

On 12 August 2024, again at Zions Bank Stadium in Regular Season - 30, Real Monarchs prevailed 2-1, having gone into the break level at 1-1. That result underlined the pattern of narrow margins favoring the Utah side. The most dramatic chapters in this rivalry have come at Starfire Sports and Starfire Sports Stadium, where two matches were decided by penalty shootouts. On 14 September 2024 in Regular Season - 36 at Starfire Sports Stadium, Tacoma Defiance and Real Monarchs drew 1-1 after extra time (0-0 at half-time, 1-1 at full-time), before Real Monarchs won 5-4 on penalties. On 18 July 2025 at Starfire Sports in Regular Season - 24, Tacoma led 1-0 at half-time but the match finished 2-2 after 90 minutes, and Real Monarchs again prevailed 5-4 in the shootout.

The most recent meeting in the Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs timeline came on 1 September 2025 in Regular Season - 33 at Zions Bank Stadium. Real Monarchs produced the most decisive scoreline in the series, winning 3-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time. Across these fixtures, Real Monarchs have shown they can win both tight contests decided on penalties and more one-sided encounters, while Tacoma Defiance have yet to convert competitive performances into a regulation-time victory.

Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The historical numbers underline Real Monarchs’ advantage while also highlighting how competitive many of the games have been.

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 form in the 2026 MLS Next Pro season to date has been inconsistent, with 5 wins and 8 losses from 13 matches and no draws. Offensively, they average 1.2 goals per game overall, rising to 1.3 at home, while conceding 1.5 per match. At Starfire Sports they have 3 wins and 4 defeats, scoring 9 and conceding 8, showing that home matches tend to be relatively tight but still volatile. Three clean sheets across the season indicate some defensive resilience, but 5 matches without scoring highlight their attacking variability.

• 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 overall 2026 profile: 8 wins and 6 losses from 14 matches and, like Tacoma, no draws. Their attack has been notably more productive, averaging 1.9 goals per game, with 2.0 at home and 1.8 away. Defensively they concede 1.7 goals per match, reflecting an open style that produces high-scoring contests. Away from home, Real Monarchs have 2 wins and 3 defeats, with 9 goals scored and 9 conceded, suggesting they are capable of imposing their attack on the road but remain vulnerable at the back.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to Real Monarchs holding a clear edge in this matchup, with 3 wins and 2 draws across 5 MLS Next Pro meetings and a 10-5 aggregate goal advantage. Tacoma Defiance have been competitive, especially at Starfire Sports where both fixtures have gone to penalties after draws, but they have yet to secure a head-to-head victory. Current-season form reinforces that pattern: Real Monarchs boast a stronger record and a more potent attack, while Tacoma’s negative goal difference and lack of draws underline their high-risk profile. Overall, the statistical trends lean slightly toward Real Monarchs maintaining their upper hand, though Tacoma’s solid home scoring numbers and the history of tight games in Washington suggest this could again be a closely contested encounter.

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