Match Preview: Ventura County FC Heads to Washington to Face the Tacoma Defiance

posted by: Colby Bangasser

added on: 2026-03-28

Ventura County FC continues their road trip as they take on Tacoma Defiance at Starfire Sports on Sunday March 29th at 8:00 PM, PST.

On the Road Again

Last Sunday, VCFC took home 2 points after defeating Portland Timbers 2 in a penalty shootout 8-7. The match ended 0-0 in regulation time.

VCFC goalkeeper Sebastian Conlon had a night to remember. Conlon recorded 7 saves against the Timbers, scored a penalty in the shootout, and made the winning penalty save to give his side the extra point.

VCFC currently sits 6th in the West with 7 points and a record of 1-2-1.

About the Opponent

Tacoma Defiance has yet to win a game this season. Their last match on March 22 saw them fall to Austin FC II at home by a scoreline of 1-0.

Currently, Tacoma is 12th in the West with 3 points and a record of 0-2-2. Tacoma has struggled for goals so far this season, scoring only 2 in their opening match against LAFC 2 on March 1. Their goalscorers this season are Mark Bronnik (#81, Forward) and Yu Tsukanome (#36, Forward). 

History

This will be the 8th meeting between VCFC and Tacoma. VCFC has won 4 of those matches, Tacoma has won 2, and 1 went to a penalty shootout.

Sunday, March 29
8:00 PM, PST
Starfire Sports, Tukwila, Washington
Stream at MLSNextPro.com and OneFootball

The next VCFC home match is April 12, buy tickets here.