Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs: Head-to-Head Stats Before June 2026 Match

Tacoma Defiance host Real Monarchs at Starfire Sports on 22 June 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 02:00 UTC in the MLS Next Pro 2026 Group Stage. The fixture brings together two Pacific Division sides with contrasting early-season trajectories: Tacoma Defiance sit on 14 points from 13 matches, while Real Monarchs have collected 21 points from 14 games.

In the current MLS Next Pro standings, Tacoma Defiance are ranked 6th in the Pacific Division with a record of 5 wins and 8 losses, and a negative goal difference of -6. Real Monarchs, meanwhile, are 4th in the same division, winning 8 of their 14 matches with a neutral goal difference. With both teams pushing for better playoff positioning, this encounter at Starfire Sports has significant implications for the mid-season picture, and the Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs stats underline a rivalry that has leaned toward the Utah side in recent campaigns.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear edge for Real Monarchs in the recent Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs head-to-head meetings 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 begins, in this dataset, with their meeting on 12 June 2025 at Zions Bank Stadium in the 2025 Regular Season - 17 round. On that occasion, Real Monarchs were the home side and came from behind after trailing 0-1 at half-time to win 2-1. That turnaround set the tone for a series in which Real Monarchs have often found decisive moments late in games.

Their next clash came at Starfire Sports on 18 July 2025 in the 2025 Regular Season - 24 round. Tacoma Defiance, playing at home, led 1-0 at half-time and the match finished 2-2 after 90 minutes, with no further goals in extra time. The contest was ultimately decided from the spot, where Real Monarchs prevailed 5-4 on penalties. For head-to-head purposes, that encounter counts as a draw, but the shootout success again highlighted Real Monarchs’ ability to edge tight contests.

On 1 September 2025, the sides met again at Zions Bank Stadium in the 2025 Regular Season - 33 round. Real Monarchs, at home, dominated the scoreboard, leading 1-0 at half-time and closing out a 3-0 win. That result reinforced the Utah club’s strong home advantage in this matchup and extended Tacoma’s wait for a regulation-time victory in this particular rivalry.

Looking further back in the timeline, Tacoma Defiance hosted Real Monarchs at Starfire Sports Stadium in Tukwila, Washington, on 14 September 2024 in the 2024 Regular Season - 36 round. The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes and remained level through extra time, before Real Monarchs again won 5-4 on penalties. Earlier in that 2024 season, on 12 August 2024 in the Regular Season - 30 round at Zions Bank Stadium, Real Monarchs defeated Tacoma Defiance 2-1 after a 1-1 half-time scoreline. Across these fixtures, the Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs timeline shows Real Monarchs consistently taking points, with penalties twice going their way and regulation results favouring them in Utah.

Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Real Monarchs’ advantage, both in terms of results and goals scored.

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: 3 matches played here — Tacoma Defiance won 0 (as home side), Real Monarchs won 0 (as away side), 3 draws
At Real Monarchs's stadium: 2 matches played here — Real Monarchs won 2 (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 2025 Regular Season - 33
18 July 2025: Tacoma Defiance 2-2 Real Monarchs (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro 2025 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 2025 Regular Season - 17
14 September 2024: Tacoma Defiance 1-1 Real Monarchs (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro 2024 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 2024 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 volatile, with 5 wins and 8 losses from 13 matches and no draws recorded. Offensively, they average 1.2 goals per match, scoring 9 times at home and 6 away, while conceding 20 goals overall at an average of 1.5 per game. Their home record shows 3 wins and 4 defeats, with a relatively balanced goals-against figure at Starfire but more defensive vulnerability on the road. Clean sheets (3 in total) and a tendency to be involved in lower-scoring matches, with the majority of fixtures staying under 2.5 goals, suggest a side that often relies on tight margins rather than high-scoring contests.

Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 8 (season to date)

Last 5 Real Monarchs Matches Results and Stats

Real Monarchs arrive with a stronger season-to-date profile in MLS Next Pro 2026, winning 8 and losing 6 of their 14 matches, also without a draw so far. They have been more productive in attack than Tacoma, averaging 1.9 goals per match and scoring 27 times overall, with 18 goals at home and 9 away. Defensively, they concede 1.7 goals per game, indicating open, high-event matches in both directions. Their biggest away win of 0-5 highlights their capacity to score heavily on the road, although 3 away defeats show that their aggressive style can leave them exposed. With only 2 clean sheets but a strong scoring record, Real Monarchs tend to be involved in matches where chances and goals are plentiful.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to a matchup tilted toward Real Monarchs. In five MLS Next Pro meetings, Tacoma Defiance have yet to record a win, with Real Monarchs taking three victories and two draws, and outscoring Tacoma 10-5. The venue split is particularly telling: all matches in Utah have ended in home wins for Real Monarchs, while all fixtures in Tacoma have been drawn, with Real Monarchs twice prevailing on penalties. Current-season trends reinforce this pattern: Real Monarchs combine higher scoring output with a better points return, whereas Tacoma Defiance have struggled for consistency and have a negative goal difference. Taken together, the Tacoma Defiance vs Real Monarchs stats suggest the visitors bring both the historical and current-form edge into this Group Stage clash, though Tacoma’s ability to keep matches tight at Starfire Sports leaves room for a competitive contest.

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