Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs Stats: Head-to-Head Record
Tacoma Defiance host Real Monarchs at Starfire Sports on 22 June 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action, with kick-off scheduled for 02:00 UTC. The fixture at the Tukwila-based venue comes in the heart of the 2026 season and carries weight for the Pacific Division picture, where both sides are battling for position in a competitive conference landscape.
The standings underline the stakes: Tacoma Defiance sit on 14 points from 13 matches with a negative goal difference, while Real Monarchs have collected 21 points from 14 games and are positioned higher in the Pacific Division, also featuring in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. With that context, this Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs stats preview sets the scene for a matchup where the visitors are better placed in the table, but the hosts will look to leverage home advantage at Starfire Sports.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a tightly contested MLS Next Pro rivalry, with Real Monarchs holding a clear edge across the documented meetings.
- 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, with all recorded encounters coming in the competition. The earliest meeting in this dataset came on 12 June 2025 in the 2025 Regular Season - 17 round at Zions Bank Stadium, where Real Monarchs, playing at home, edged Tacoma Defiance 2-1 after trailing 0-1 at half-time. That result set an early tone of Real Monarchs’ ability to respond and overturn deficits in this matchup.
On 18 July 2025 at Starfire Sports in Regular Season - 24, Tacoma Defiance hosted Real Monarchs and the match finished 2-2 after 90 minutes, with Tacoma leading 1-0 at the break. The contest went to penalties and Real Monarchs prevailed 5-4 in the shootout, though the game itself is recorded as a draw in the head-to-head ledger. The most recent 2025 clash came on 1 September 2025 in Regular Season - 33 at Zions Bank Stadium, where Real Monarchs again maximised home advantage with a commanding 3-0 victory, having led 1-0 at half-time.
The rivalry also featured prominently in the 2024 MLS Next Pro season. On 12 August 2024 in Regular Season - 30, Real Monarchs hosted Tacoma Defiance at Zions Bank Stadium and secured a 2-1 win, turning a 1-1 half-time score into full-time points. Then, on 14 September 2024 at Starfire Sports Stadium in Regular Season - 36, Tacoma Defiance and Real Monarchs drew 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra time, with Real Monarchs again winning 5-4 on penalties. Across this Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs timeline, Real Monarchs have consistently found ways to emerge on top in decisive moments, especially in shootouts.
Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall numbers underline Real Monarchs’ superiority so far, while also highlighting a competitive goal profile between the sides.
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 Tacoma Defiance's stadium: 2 matches played here — Tacoma Defiance won 0 (as home side), Real Monarchs won 0 (as away side), 2 draws
- At Real Monarchs's 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:
- 01 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 season to date in MLS Next Pro 2026 has been inconsistent, with 5 wins and 8 defeats from 13 matches and no draws. At home, Tacoma have 3 wins and 4 losses, scoring 9 and conceding 8, while overall they average 1.2 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match. Clean sheets (3 in total) show occasional defensive solidity, but 5 matches without scoring highlight attacking volatility heading into this clash.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 8
Last 5 Real Monarchs Matches Results and Stats
Real Monarchs arrive with a stronger season to date profile, posting 8 wins and 6 losses from 14 MLS Next Pro 2026 fixtures, again with no draws. They have been particularly effective in attack, scoring 27 goals (1.9 per match) and conceding 24 (1.7 per match). At home they have 6 wins from 9, while away they have 2 wins and 3 defeats from 5 outings, with 9 goals scored and 9 conceded on the road. Their record of 4 matches without scoring is balanced by a potent attack that can produce high-scoring wins.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 8, Draw 0, Lose 6
Historical Statistical Verdict
History points clearly toward Real Monarchs as the stronger side in this matchup, with 3 wins and 2 draws from 5 MLS Next Pro meetings, and a 10-5 aggregate goal advantage. The venue split is particularly striking: Tacoma Defiance have yet to beat Real Monarchs at any ground in the documented record, and while both Starfire Sports fixtures ended level before penalties, Real Monarchs prevailed in both shootouts. Recent 2026 season form reinforces that pattern, with Real Monarchs more productive in attack and better placed in the standings, while Tacoma Defiance remain unpredictable and have struggled for consistency. Statistically, the trends lean toward Real Monarchs maintaining their upper hand, though Tacoma’s home scoring record suggests they are capable of making this another competitive contest at Starfire Sports.
Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs H2H Statistics updated on 17 June 2026.
