While the first team heads off the Mexico City, Tacoma Defiance are back in San Jose for a MLS NEXT Pro match against Earthquakes II. The Defiance started the season strong but are now winless in their last three, including two straight losses. They’ll have a younger-than-normal squad at their disposal, with most of the first-teamers heading to Mexico.

Why you should watch

• Developmental depth — With this game falling between the First Team’s weekend bout against the Earthquakes First Team, and the opening leg of the CCL finals against Pumas UNAM on Wednesday, tonight’s Defiance squad will be even more Defiant than the groups in the opening four games.