Tacoma Defiance edged out Colorado Rapids 2 2-1 despite being outplayed in possession and shots. The home side took their chances efficiently to secure the win.
Mark Bronnik opened the scoring in the 30th minute from Rafael Jauregui's assist. Edson Carli doubled the lead in the 52nd minute. Sydney Wathuta pulled one back for Colorado in the 75th minute, but Tacoma held on.
Colorado dominated with 58% possession and 15 shots to Tacoma's 10, but both sides created three big chances each. Tacoma converted two of theirs, while Colorado managed only one. Jasper Winslow's red card in the 73rd minute also hampered the Rapids' fightback.
