While the Seattle Sounders were busy playing double-game weeks and calling up the best Defiance players, Tacoma had two games of its own. At home against Minnesota United 2 Wade Webber’s side managed to go up 1-0, fell down 3-1, came back to lead 4-3 and then gave up the tying goal at the death. They did win the shootout, thanks to Andrew Thomas saving one and forcing another shot high — and because mostly defenders took the kicks from the spot.
On the road at Vancouver Whitecaps 2, in a slow and sloppy Swangard Stadium, Defiance struggled to look effective.