TACOMA, WASH. – Tacoma Defiance (2-9-0, 6 points) on Sunday dropped a 4-1 decision to Portland Timbers 2 (5-2-3, 18 points) in Tacoma. The match was the first at Cheney Stadium for Defiance since April 1 following a five-game road swing. Defiance will play three of its next four contests at home.
After being denied on the doorstep by Portland goalkeeper Jake Leeker earlier in the first half, Tacoma forward Justin Dhillon netted his first goal of the season just before halftime. Defiance’s high press forced a turnover, and Dhillon ripped a shot from outside the area to even the match at 1-1.