Troy Putt struck early as Minnesota United FC 2 swept past Tacoma Defiance 6-3 in a dominant MLS Next Pro display, the forward’s goal setting the tone for a thumping win that sets up a trip to Houston Dynamo 2 on 5 July. The home side controlled the opening half, with Putt’s 30th-minute strike putting them ahead before Mark Bronnik equalised for Tacoma nine minutes later from Charlie Gaffney’s assist.
Minnesota United FC 2 2:2 Tacoma Defiance — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 1
- 27B. SchaufS. Maynes
- 30
- 45 + 2M. Emert(Foul)
Second half1 - 1
- 62L. Flores Gonazalez
- 64
- 75H. Cruz
- 80J. Kibisu(Foul)
- 83J. Orta RuizJ. Kibisu
- 83T. Dennis
- 85L. Lucero
- 85B. Smith
- 88J. Orta Ruiz
Penalty shoot-out4 - 1
- 1 - 0L. Hille
- 1 - 0P. González
- 2 - 0T. Putt
- 2 - 1B. Smith
- 3 - 1J. Farris
- 3 - 1L. Flores Gonazalez
- 4 - 1L. Pechota
Live Prediction
Minnesota United FC 2 to winWon1.36
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Minnesota United FC 2 vs Tacoma Defiance?
Minnesota United FC 2 6-3 Tacoma Defiance (MLS Next Pro).
Who scored?
Troy Putt (30') for Minnesota United FC 2; Mark Bronnik (39', assist Charlie Gaffney) for Tacoma Defiance; Edson Carli (64') for Tacoma Defiance; Jose Orta Ruiz (88', assist John Farris) for Minnesota United FC 2.
Was Minnesota United FC 2's win deserved?
Yes — Minnesota United FC 2 were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Minnesota United FC 2 vs Tacoma Defiance?
Yellow cards: Mitchell Emert (Tacoma Defiance); Jabari Kibisu (Minnesota United FC 2).
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Head to Head meetings
Minnesota United FC 2 – Tacoma Defiance
Minnesota United FC 2
Tacoma Defiance
- 4
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 5
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  4 | 5  |
Scored goals | 18 | 22 |
Average per game | 2 | 2.44 |
The biggest victory | 3-1 | 1-5 |
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Clear favorite — Minnesota United FC 2
CheckLive's preview firmly backs Minnesota United FC 2. Stronger recent form, a superior mental rating, and the momentum from their last 4-3 win over Tacoma create a clear lean. Tacoma's past H2H success looks increasingly irrelevant given their current struggles on the road.
Home win — Minnesota United FC 2
High confidence77%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
59.4
41.2
CheckSkill
55.1
50.8
CheckMental
73.2
36
CheckLive total60.2 vs 44.5+15.7
More match signals
Over 3.585%
Minnesota United FC 2 (−1)82%
Minnesota United FC 2 (DNB)79%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Minnesota United FC 2 and Tacoma Defiance?
Our model strongly favours Minnesota United FC 2, with a 77% probability based on superior form and mental toughness. Their recent home record and higher league position support this prediction, despite Tacoma's historical edge in the fixture.
Who has better form heading into this match?
Minnesota United FC 2 have the stronger recent form, rated 59.4 against Tacoma's 41.2. They have won three of their last five games and scored 14 goals, while Tacoma have been inconsistent and vulnerable on the road.
Will both teams score in this match?
Given the high-scoring history—averaging 6.8 goals per game—and the fact that both sides have been involved in open contests recently, both teams scoring is a strong possibility, though Minnesota's defence may tighten at home.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |