A ship’s captain communicates to the crew through his trusted officers. Kirk had Spock, Bones, Uhuru and others. A captain leans on his first mate, boatswain, and quartermaster. Tacoma Defiance coach Chris Little has his own leadership committee.

Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez and Danny Leyva are each in their first year of professional soccer. They are both two of the best teenagers playing in the USL.

Denso Ulysse is off to Olympic Qualifying again after helping Haiti go 1-0-1 last month.

Tacoma Defiance left back Nick Hinds and right winger Shandon Hopeau are called into service with Seattle Sounders FC this weekend.

Antonee Burke-Gilroy takes on new role with Tacoma Defiance.

Meet Ever Rubio

Matchdays start 90 minutes before kickoff and end with player autographs. Fill every moment with awesome.

53 days between home games is a lot.