![]() A strong ball-control wide player who can slip through defenses or launch shots from distance, the Vegas-born attacker is Victor Rodriguez lite. Once loaned to Edmonton, Azriel exploded out of the gate, showing exactly why he was a highly rated prospect. ![]() Quick analysis: Unable to regularly crack the starting lineup on either wing with Tacoma, the once-youngest signing in the organization needed a new place to ply his trade at age 20. One stat that matters: Five goals and three assists while on loan to FC Edmonton was the best attacking performance by a Sounders organizational loanee ever. Outlook: After a down year in the scoring department, Diaz likely gets a chance outside of the organization with a team that sees his strong 2020 as closer to his true talent level. Looked his best when in the middle of the three-forward set flanked by Adeniran and Ray Serrano. Quick analysis: Not yet 20, Diaz still showed some of the poaching quality that defines his game, but couldn’t adapt to outside play nor match Sam Adeniran’s potency from the center. One stat that matters: Started twice for the Puerto Rico national team, earning 167 total minutes of senior level play, including appearances in World Cup Qualifiers. Outlook: Now with dual citizenship, Brewitt should be able to find a place in the American pro game, either as an MLS replacement level player or with an independent USL side. Fiercely defends his team and leads as one of the captains. Maybe lacking a bit of lateral movement, Brewitt will never lose a tackle for lack of effort or timing. Tom showed an ability to step up a line and play as a purely defensive mid twice. Quick analysis: A sturdy stabilizing force that added maturity to Defiance’s defense. One stat that matters: His 2,418 minutes were more than all but two other players (Yeimar and JP) in the organization for league play. Cody is likely the starter for Tacoma next year. Outlook: Still just 17, the organization clearly sees a future for the player who came through the Academy. ![]() Demonstrated the speed necessary to play along the touchline and completed 33% of his crosses, best among the wingbacks on Tacoma’s roster. Quick analysis: Answered all the questions asked about what position he would claim as his own, converting from undersized centerback to wingback. One stat that matters: Started five of the last six Defiance matches, unseating more experienced options at right wingback. He should be a USL Championship level, or greater, player for several more years. Outlook: Anguiano showed an ability to play larger than his size and age. Quick analysis: Tacoma’s best defensive midfielder over the course of their season, Anguiano showed an ability to control the pace of play and clog the midfield just enough for Defiance centerbacks to look strong when set. One stat that matters: Tied for the team lead with 38 chances created, despite being a holding mid. Here, we will look at the other 16 players who suited up for the Defiance this year. ![]() ![]() The players that made the bench, or more, with the Sounders can be seen over in part one. The remaining talent, for the most part, showed progression in their development curves, as should be expected by a team that missed the playoffs by two points. Two earned contracts with Seattle Sounders essentially right out of preseason and five others saw extreme hardship call-ups to the oft-injured first team. With their best year since 2015, Tacoma Defiance had a few standout players. ![]()
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