Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before July 2026 Match

Tacoma Defiance host Colorado Rapids II at Starfire Sports in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action on 27 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 02:00 UTC. Both sides are deep into the 2026 season, and this fixture carries important implications within their respective divisions. Tacoma Defiance sit on 27 points from 19 matches, while Colorado Rapids II have collected 12 points from the same number of games, underlining the contrast in their campaigns so far.

With Tacoma Defiance pushing from mid-table in the Pacific Division and Colorado Rapids II struggling near the bottom of the Frontier Division, this matchup offers a chance for the hosts to consolidate their position and for the visitors to spark a turnaround. The historical Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II stats in MLS Next Pro suggest a high-scoring series whenever these teams meet, and this encounter at Starfire Sports should again test both defenses.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but attack-minded matchup whenever Tacoma Defiance and Colorado Rapids II face each other 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 a meeting on 19 June 2023 in Regular Season - 19 at Metropolitan State University of Denver Stadium. On that occasion, Colorado Rapids II were the home side and Tacoma Defiance the visitors. Tacoma started strongly, leading 2-0 at half-time, and closed out a 2-1 away victory, laying down an early marker in the matchup.

Their next clash came on 14 August 2023 in Regular Season - 31 at Starfire Sports Stadium in Tukwila, Washington. With Tacoma Defiance at home, Colorado Rapids II responded to that earlier defeat. They led 1-0 at half-time and went on to win 3-1, securing their first away success in this head-to-head and immediately balancing the rivalry. The following meeting on 25 March 2024, again at Starfire Sports Stadium in Regular Season - 3, swung back towards Tacoma. The hosts led 2-1 at the break and finished 4-2 winners, confirming that home advantage at Starfire could be significant.

The 2025 season intensified the rivalry with two dramatic encounters. On 21 July 2025 in Regular Season - 25 at CIBER Field, Colorado Rapids II hosted Tacoma Defiance in a remarkable 10-goal match. Tacoma raced into a 3-0 half-time lead, but Colorado Rapids II produced a major turnaround to win 6-4, one of the most striking results in this series. Later, on 22 September 2025 in Regular Season - 37 at Starfire Sports, Tacoma Defiance were back at home but fell 4-1, having trailed 1-0 at half-time. That result gave Colorado Rapids II a second consecutive win in the head-to-head and showed their growing confidence both home and away.

Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Tacoma Defiance vs Colorado Rapids II stats underline an open, goal-rich rivalry with neither side consistently dominating across seasons.

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 0 (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

For Tacoma Defiance, the 2026 MLS Next Pro campaign shows a high-variance profile season to date. Across 19 matches they have 9 wins and 10 defeats with no draws, scoring 25 goals and conceding 28. At home, they have 5 wins and 5 losses from 10 fixtures, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game. Their overall scoring rate of 1.3 goals per match is balanced by 1.5 goals conceded, while 5 clean sheets and 6 games without scoring highlight the inconsistency that can appear both in attack and defense.

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

Last 5 Colorado Rapids II Matches Results and Stats

Colorado Rapids II enter this fixture with a far more troubled season to date in MLS Next Pro 2026. They have 3 wins and 16 losses from 19 matches, again with no draws. Offensively they average 0.9 goals per game, with 18 scored, but defensively they have struggled heavily, conceding 41 goals at an average of 2.2 per match. At home they have 2 wins and 8 losses from 10 games, while away from home they have 1 win and 8 defeats from 9 fixtures, scoring 9 goals and conceding 20 on their travels. Two clean sheets contrast with five matches where they failed to score, underlining the challenge they face in both penalty areas.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to a goal-filled matchup between Tacoma Defiance and Colorado Rapids II, with 28 goals across 5 past meetings and both sides averaging more than two goals per game in this head-to-head. Colorado Rapids II hold a narrow edge in wins, particularly at Starfire, where they have three victories from four visits. However, the 2026 league form tilts towards Tacoma Defiance, who have a positive win-loss balance and a more stable defensive record compared with a Colorado Rapids II side conceding heavily and losing the vast majority of their matches. Taken together, the head-to-head record, venue trends, and season-to-date form suggest Tacoma Defiance have the stronger overall platform, though past high-scoring contests indicate that another open, attacking game is likely.

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