Opponents have only scored 3 goals in their last 4 games, but that success comes from different places on the pitch.

Azriel Gonzalez scored the lone goal for Tacoma and Trey Muse made 13 saves; Defiance next hosts Austin Bold FC in its season finale on Saturday, October 19 (7:00 p.m. PT / ESPN+).

What to Watch as Tacoma Defiance visit New Mexico United on Wednesday night (6:00 p.m. / ESPN+).

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.

Robles and Atencio each scored late in Tacoma's second consecutive win; Defiance next travels to take on New Mexico United on Wednesday, October 16 (6:00 p.m. PT / ESPN+).

What to Watch as Tacoma Defiance host Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Saturday night (7:00 p.m. / ESPN+).

Three players have four or more goals and a total of nine have scored from July 24 through Saturday night's win.

Justin Dhillon recorded two goals and one assist in the victory; Defiance next returns home to take on Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Saturday, October 12 (7:00 p.m. PT / ESPN+).