There are three undefeated-at-home teams in the USL Championship. No one is surprised that Phoenix and El Paso are on that list. The third? Humble little Tacoma Defiance. In 2021 the Baymen shed the darkness and embraced home dominance.
Hosting New Mexico United will be tough. Seven of the Black-and-Yellow have scored two or more goals, a total of 12 players have at least a goal. That diversity is the strength of the New Mexico’s squad. After last year, with no home games for the season, United isn’t intimidated by travel or fans, or weather. All that matters is what they control.