Tacoma Defiance edged out San Jose Earthquakes Reserve with a narrow 1-0 away victory in MLS Next Pro action on September 29th. A single goal was enough for Tacoma to secure all three points on the road in a tightly contested match between two MLS reserve sides. Clean-sheet away wins are particularly valuable in any league, showcasing Tacoma's defensive discipline and ability to grind out a result. For the San Jose Earthquakes Reserve, the defeat at home is a frustrating one, as they created chances but failed to find the net. The result has immediate implications for the Western Conference standings in the development league.