RECAP: Defiance stage late comeback, advance to Western Conference Final on penalties

RECAP: Defiance stage late comeback, advance to Western Conference Final on penalties

TUKWILA, Wash. — Tacoma Defiance stormed back to erase a 2-0 deficit, then topped Houston Dynamo 2 5-4 in a penalty-kick shootout to emerge victorious in the club’s first-ever MLS NEXT Pro Playoff match at Starfire Sport Complex on Sunday. Marlon Vargas scored the first of Tacoma’s two goals in
TACvHOU 101: All you need to know when the Defiance host Dynamo 2 in the MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference Semifinals

TACvHOU 101: All you need to know when the Defiance host Dynamo 2 in the MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference Semifinals
Player Spotlight: Sota Kitahara brings "industrious" presence to Defiance midfield

Player Spotlight: Sota Kitahara brings "industrious" presence to Defiance midfield
Player Spotlight: Marlon Vargas leading Defiance to inaugural MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs  

Player Spotlight: Marlon Vargas leading Defiance to inaugural MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs  
Tacoma Defiance eager to make history in MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs

Tacoma Defiance eager to make history in MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs
Tacoma Defiance Celebrates Final Match of Regular Season with a Host of Special Matchday Activities in Support of RAVE Foundation’s Fan-Funded Field Initiative

Tacoma Defiance Celebrates Final Match of Regular Season with a Host of Special Matchday Activities in Support of RAVE Foundation’s Fan-Funded Field Initiative
Tacoma Defiance Celebrates Final Match of Regular Season with a Host of Special Matchday Activities in Support of RAVE Foundation’s Fan-Funded Field Initiative

Tacoma Defiance Celebrates Final Match of Regular Season with a Host of Special Matchday Activities in Support of RAVE Foundation’s Fan-Funded Field Initiative
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Scores Late Goal to Secure 1-0 Victory Over Whitecaps FC 2

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Scores Late Goal to Secure 1-0 Victory Over Whitecaps FC 2
Tacoma Defiance reclaim top spot in MLS NEXT Pro Power Rankings

Tacoma Defiance reclaim top spot in MLS NEXT Pro Power Rankings
"He's a leader": Marlon Vargas continues to take MLS NEXT Pro by storm

"He's a leader": Marlon Vargas continues to take MLS NEXT Pro by storm
TACvSTL 101 Preview: All you need to know when the Tacoma Defiance host St. Louis CITY2 on Saturday

TACvSTL 101 Preview: All you need to know when the Tacoma Defiance host St. Louis CITY2 on Saturday
Stuart Hawkins ready for challenge at next level with Tacoma Defiance

Stuart Hawkins ready for challenge at next level with Tacoma Defiance
Coach's Corner: Wade Webber discusses experiences in soccer, journey to Tacoma Defiance

Coach's Corner: Wade Webber discusses experiences in soccer, journey to Tacoma Defiance
Tacoma Defiance land at No. 3 in MLS NEXT Pro Week 11 Power Rankings

Tacoma Defiance land at No. 3 in MLS NEXT Pro Week 11 Power Rankings
By The Numbers: Analyzing Tacoma Defiance's inaugural season in MLS NEXT Pro

By The Numbers: Analyzing Tacoma Defiance's inaugural season in MLS NEXT Pro
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Wins 4-1 Over Houston Dynamo 2 at Starfire Stadium

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Wins 4-1 Over Houston Dynamo 2 at Starfire Stadium
Five takeaways from Tacoma Defiance's first five games

Five takeaways from Tacoma Defiance's first five games
Tacoma Defiance named the top team in the league in Week 1 MLS NEXT Pro Power Rankings

Tacoma Defiance named the top team in the league in Week 1 MLS NEXT Pro Power Rankings
Tacoma Defiance begin new era in MLS NEXT Pro with resounding win over Real Monarchs SLC

Tacoma Defiance begin new era in MLS NEXT Pro with resounding win over Real Monarchs SLC
Tacoma Defiance Routs Real Monarchs 4-0 to Open 2022 MLS NEXT Pro Season

Tacoma Defiance Routs Real Monarchs 4-0 to Open 2022 MLS NEXT Pro Season
"It's motivation": Tacoma Defiance players eager to start season, work toward Seattle Sounders First Team

"It's motivation": Tacoma Defiance players eager to start season, work toward Seattle Sounders First Team
Building for the Future: Tacoma Defiance ticket sales will help fund RAVE Foundation mini pitches in local communities 

Building for the Future: Tacoma Defiance ticket sales will help fund RAVE Foundation mini pitches in local communities 
Tacoma Defiance midfielder Sota Kitahara spotlighted as Player to Watch in 2022 by MLSNEXTPro.com

Tacoma Defiance midfielder Sota Kitahara spotlighted as Player to Watch in 2022 by MLSNEXTPro.com
Four Sounders Academy players to watch with the Tacoma Defiance this season

Four Sounders Academy players to watch with the Tacoma Defiance this season
Five Tacoma Defiance players to watch during the 2022 MLS NEXT Pro season

Five Tacoma Defiance players to watch during the 2022 MLS NEXT Pro season
PREVIEW: Tacoma Defiance set sights on successful inaugural season in MLS NEXT Pro

PREVIEW: Tacoma Defiance set sights on successful inaugural season in MLS NEXT Pro
MLS NEXT Pro Announces 2022 Schedule for its Inaugural Season

MLS NEXT Pro Announces 2022 Schedule for its Inaugural Season
Tacoma Defiance to join MLS NEXT Pro starting in 2022

Tacoma Defiance to join MLS NEXT Pro starting in 2022
Taylor Mueller Announces Retirement From Professional Soccer

Taylor Mueller Announces Retirement From Professional Soccer
Tacoma Defiance Forward Sam Adeniran Named USL Championship Player of the Week

Tacoma Defiance Forward Sam Adeniran Named USL Championship Player of the Week
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