Tacoma Defiance are down to the bitter end of their season. Today’s match against LA Galaxy II — the team four points ahead of Tacoma in the final playoff spot for the Pacific Division — is Tacoma’s final home game of the season and their second-to-last of the regular season. Following a pair of scoreless draws, if Tacoma’s attack can rediscover their rhythm, and with it their potency, there’s still a sliver of hope remaining for a playoff appearance.
With the post-season likely beyond their grasp, Defiance are playing for their futures more than anything else.