Ventura County
7/10Wins
2.7Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 6 wins from 10 available matches.
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MLS Next ProGroup StageTHE MATCH CENTREVentura County vs Tacoma Defiance match centre
Full time
3:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
J. Placias56′
D. Ittycheria61′
E. Preston80′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Ventura CountyTacoma Defiance
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Ventura County 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Tacoma Defiance 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Tacoma Defiance
6/10Wins
2.1Goals / game
1.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Tacoma Defiance’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Ventura County
10 matchesResults7 wins · 2 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game2.7
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
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Tacoma Defiance
10 matchesResults6 wins · 0 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game2.1
Goals conceded per game1.8
Games with 3+ goals8 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
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About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Ventura County at home with Tacoma Defiance away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 15:37 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
MLS Next Pro · 2026/27 · all league matches
Ventura CountyTacoma Defiance
—Matches played—
—Points earned—
—Wins—
—Goals scored / match—
—Goals conceded / match—
—Clean sheets—
—Failed to score—
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Ventura County at home with Tacoma Defiance away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
5 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Ventura County
3wins5MEETINGS
Tacoma Defiance
2winsMay 2025 – Sep 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Ventura County first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Ventura County
Confirmed formationPending
- 41
S. Conlon - 88
M. Vanney - 60
S. Hernandez - 64
Pepe - 50
R. Dalgado - 45
V. Garcia - 87
G. Arnold - 80
J. Djieze - 68
L. Muller - 74
D. Ittycheria - 57
J. Placias
Substitutes (6)
73 · E. Martinez
61 · P. Bank
47 · A. Vilamitjana
90 · B. Phan
95 · E. Preston
92 · N. Nielsen
Tacoma Defiance
Confirmed formationPending
- 50
M. Anchor - 53
G. Sandnes - 4
R. Sailor - 35
A. Lopez - 84
C. Gaffney - 40
M. O'Neill - 32
X. Gnaulati - 80
D. Brown - 8
C. Clark - 42
R. Jauregui - 81
M. Bronnik
Substitutes (9)
41 · M. Shour
38 · K. Bonilla
58 · J. Winslow
48 · C. Phoenix
34 · D. Robles
30 · E. Carli
55 · J. Rios
59 · M. Bell
43 · O. Hassan
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗MLS Next Pro table
Current standings · Pacific Division. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Portland Timbers II | 28 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 37 | 29 | 8 | 57 | LWW |
| 2 | Ventura County | 28 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 58 | 36 | 22 | 53 | WWWW |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC II | 28 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 50 | 48 | 2 | 45 | WLLL |
| 4 |  The Town | 28 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 51 | 36 | 15 | 42 | WWLLW |
| 5 | Tacoma Defiance | 28 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 40 | 44 | -4 | 41 | LWLW |
| 6 |  Real Monarchs | 28 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 38 | 55 | -17 | 33 | LLLW |
| 7 |  Vancouver Whitecaps II | 28 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 39 | 62 | -23 | 27 | LWWW |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Ventura County | Draw | Tacoma Defiance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.00 | 3.70 | 2.90 |
Snapshot from 14 Sep 2026, 00:18 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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