LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP: De Rosario nets 108th minute game-winner as Tacoma Defiance edges Oakland Roots in 2OT
- Dan Stickradt
- Apr 16
- 1 min read
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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. The club’s opponent for the Round of 32 will be determined via a draw taking place Thursday, April 17 at 6:15 a.m. PT.
Tacoma now returns to MLS NEXT Pro play with a road match at Sporting KC II on Wednesday, April 23 at Swope Park (4:00 p.m. PT / Apple TV).
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