Tacoma Defiance forward Osaze De Rosario reacts after his game-winning goal

Tacoma Defiance Defeats Oakland Roots SC 2-1 in Third Round of the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

TUKWILA, WASH. - Tacoma Defiance defeated Oakland Roots SC 2-1 after extra time on Tuesday night at Starfire Stadium in the Third Round of the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Peter Kingston scored a free kick in the first half before Osaze De Rosario bagged the game-winning strike in the 108th minute to send Defiance through to the Round of 32. With the result, Tacoma is the only remaining MLS NEXT Pro team in the tournament. T... Full Story