Tacoma Defiance’s inaugural match was defined by newness. New name, new kits, new players, new coach and new tactics. In Friday’s 1-0 victory over Rio Grande Valley FC the most interesting of these changes was Head Coach Chris Little and his tactics. The Defiance opened up this season playing the same formation, but in a much different way than they did under John Hutchinson at the close of the teams last season as S2. Little’s system is defined by two things; playing out of the back (almost) no matter what and pressing hard and fast up top, especially after turnovers.
The new Tacoma Defiance see off Rio Grande Valley FC
