Group 13

KAITO YAMADA

Full Name: Kaito Yamada

Position: Defender

Number: 38

Height: 6-3

Weight: 155

Hometown: Itami, Japan

Date of Birth: August 31, 2006

Nationality: Japan

Acquired: Acquired via loan from Vissel Kobe for the 2025 season on January 16, 2025

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

N/A

COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE

N/A

YOUTH EXPERIENCE

Has spent time with the Japan Youth National Team.

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MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats Oakland Roots SC 2-1 in Third Round of the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats Oakland Roots SC 2-1 in Third Round of the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
GA Cup Preview: Sounders Academy teams head to Florida to compete in "most important event of the year"

GA Cup Preview: Sounders Academy teams head to Florida to compete in "most important event of the year"
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 3-2 to LAFC2 Thursday Evening at Titan Stadium

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 3-2 to LAFC2 Thursday Evening at Titan Stadium
Yu Tsukanome earns MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Matchweek honors for Matchweek 4

Yu Tsukanome earns MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Matchweek honors for Matchweek 4
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Wins 5-3 Over Whitecaps FC 2 in Eight-Goal Thriller at Starfire Stadium

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Wins 5-3 Over Whitecaps FC 2 in Eight-Goal Thriller at Starfire Stadium
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats Spokane Velocity 2-1 in Second Round of 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats Spokane Velocity 2-1 in Second Round of 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Tacoma Defiance Signs Midfielder Charles Dodzi

Tacoma Defiance Signs Midfielder Charles Dodzi
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats Washington Athletic Club 3-1 in First Round of 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats Washington Athletic Club 3-1 in First Round of 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats The Town FC 3-1 on Friday Night at Starfire Stadium

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats The Town FC 3-1 on Friday Night at Starfire Stadium
Tacoma Defiance Announces Ticketing Details for 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Season

Tacoma Defiance Announces Ticketing Details for 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Season
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 3-2 on the Road to Ventura County FC Friday Night at William Rolland Stadium

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 3-2 on the Road to Ventura County FC Friday Night at William Rolland Stadium
Tacoma Defiance Adds Three Players Ahead of 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Campaign

Tacoma Defiance Adds Three Players Ahead of 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Campaign
Tacoma Defiance Signs Midfielders Peter Kingston and Charlie Gaffney

Tacoma Defiance Signs Midfielders Peter Kingston and Charlie Gaffney
Sounders Academy U-16's advance to semifinals in ALKASS International Cup in Doha, Qatar 

Sounders Academy U-16's advance to semifinals in ALKASS International Cup in Doha, Qatar 
Tacoma Defiance Transfers Midfielder Chris Aquino to FC Juárez

Tacoma Defiance Transfers Midfielder Chris Aquino to FC Juárez
Tacoma Defiance Signs Three Players Ahead of 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Campaign

Tacoma Defiance Signs Three Players Ahead of 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Campaign
MLS NEXT Pro Releases 2025 Tacoma Defiance Schedule

MLS NEXT Pro Releases 2025 Tacoma Defiance Schedule
Sounders pathway continues to produce young talent, Omar Hassan and Mohammed Shour sign to Tacoma Defiance

Sounders pathway continues to produce young talent, Omar Hassan and Mohammed Shour sign to Tacoma Defiance
Tacoma Defiance Signs Midfielder Omar Hassan and Goalkeeper Mohammed Shour

Tacoma Defiance Signs Midfielder Omar Hassan and Goalkeeper Mohammed Shour
Tacoma Defiance Signs Midfielder Jackson Khoury

Tacoma Defiance Signs Midfielder Jackson Khoury
Academy Preview: What to expect for the upcoming MLS NEXT Fest Showcase

Academy Preview: What to expect for the upcoming MLS NEXT Fest Showcase
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 4-1 to North Texas SC in the Western Conference Semifinals

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 4-1 to North Texas SC in the Western Conference Semifinals
Tacoma Defiance Faces North Texas SC in Western Conference Semifinals

Tacoma Defiance Faces North Texas SC in Western Conference Semifinals
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Advances to Western Conference Semifinals With 4-0 Win Over Ventura County FC

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Advances to Western Conference Semifinals With 4-0 Win Over Ventura County FC
HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. Ventura County FC | October 20, 2024
4:49

HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. Ventura County FC | October 20, 2024
Tacoma Defiance to Host Ventura County FC in Western Conference Quarterfinals

Tacoma Defiance to Host Ventura County FC in Western Conference Quarterfinals
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Loses 5-0 to St. Louis CITY2 on Sunday Afternoon at CITYPARK

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Loses 5-0 to St. Louis CITY2 on Sunday Afternoon at CITYPARK
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Wins 2-0 Over Houston Dynamo 2 on Sunday Night at Starfire Stadium

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Wins 2-0 Over Houston Dynamo 2 on Sunday Night at Starfire Stadium
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 3-1 to Whitecaps FC 2 on Saturday Afternoon at Swangard Stadium

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 3-1 to Whitecaps FC 2 on Saturday Afternoon at Swangard Stadium
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Draws 1-1 with Real Monarchs on Friday Night at Starfire Stadium

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Draws 1-1 with Real Monarchs on Friday Night at Starfire Stadium
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Cruises Past Timbers2 5-2 in Home Victory

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Cruises Past Timbers2 5-2 in Home Victory
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats LAFC2 2-1 Friday Evening at Titan Stadium

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats LAFC2 2-1 Friday Evening at Titan Stadium
HIGHLIGHTS: Los Angeles Football Club 2 vs. Tacoma Defiance | August 30, 2024
5:00

HIGHLIGHTS: Los Angeles Football Club 2 vs. Tacoma Defiance | August 30, 2024
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Draws 1-1 with The Town FC Sunday Night at PayPal Park

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Draws 1-1 with The Town FC Sunday Night at PayPal Park
HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. Ventura County FC | August 18, 2024
5:02

HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. Ventura County FC | August 18, 2024
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Plays to 2-2 Draw with Ventura County FC, Wins Ensuing Shootout

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Plays to 2-2 Draw with Ventura County FC, Wins Ensuing Shootout
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Drop 2-1 Road Result to Real Monarchs

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Drop 2-1 Road Result to Real Monarchs
HIGHLIGHTS: Real Monarchs vs. Tacoma Defiance | August 11, 2024
4:48

HIGHLIGHTS: Real Monarchs vs. Tacoma Defiance | August 11, 2024
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Wins 5-1 Over Minnesota United FC 2

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Wins 5-1 Over Minnesota United FC 2
HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. MNUFC2 | August 04, 2024
4:49

HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. MNUFC2 | August 04, 2024
Tacoma Defiance Transfers Faysal Bettache to FC Tulsa

Tacoma Defiance Transfers Faysal Bettache to FC Tulsa
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Draws 4-4 with LAFC2 in Eight-Goal Thriller Saturday at Lumen Field

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Draws 4-4 with LAFC2 in Eight-Goal Thriller Saturday at Lumen Field
HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. LAFC 2 | July 20, 2024
5:00

HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. LAFC 2 | July 20, 2024
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Wins 4-1 Over Whitecaps FC 2 Sunday Afternoon at Swangard Stadium

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Wins 4-1 Over Whitecaps FC 2 Sunday Afternoon at Swangard Stadium
HIGHLIGHTS: Whitecaps FC 2 vs. Tacoma Defiance | July 14, 2024
1:31

HIGHLIGHTS: Whitecaps FC 2 vs. Tacoma Defiance | July 14, 2024
Tacoma Defiance Announces Two Schedule Changes to Upcoming Home Matches

Tacoma Defiance Announces Two Schedule Changes to Upcoming Home Matches
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Completes Stoppage-Time Comeback to Win 4-3 Over Sporting Kansas City II Sunday Night at Starfire Stadium

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Completes Stoppage-Time Comeback to Win 4-3 Over Sporting Kansas City II Sunday Night at Starfire Stadium
HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. Sporting KC II | July 07, 2024
4:46

HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. Sporting KC II | July 07, 2024
Sounders FC Academy Midfielder Etienne Veillard Named to 2024 MLS NEXT All-Star Game

Sounders FC Academy Midfielder Etienne Veillard Named to 2024 MLS NEXT All-Star Game
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats Timbers2 1-0 Sunday Night at Starfire Stadium

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats Timbers2 1-0 Sunday Night at Starfire Stadium
HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. Timbers2 | June 30, 2024
4:08

HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. Timbers2 | June 30, 2024
Tacoma Defiance Trades 2024 International Roster Slot to Huntsville City FC

Tacoma Defiance Trades 2024 International Roster Slot to Huntsville City FC
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Wins 3-0 Over Real Monarchs Wednesday Night at Lumen Field

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Wins 3-0 Over Real Monarchs Wednesday Night at Lumen Field
HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. Real Monarchs | June 26, 2024
5:00

HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. Real Monarchs | June 26, 2024
Sounders Academy teams set sights on MLSNext Cup Playoffs

Sounders Academy teams set sights on MLSNext Cup Playoffs
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 2-1 to The Town FC Tuesday Night at PayPal Park

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 2-1 to The Town FC Tuesday Night at PayPal Park
HIGHLIGHTS: The Town FC vs. Tacoma Defiance | June 11, 2024
5:03

HIGHLIGHTS: The Town FC vs. Tacoma Defiance | June 11, 2024
Antonio Herrera thrives at loan club Chivas, Sounders development pathway continues to make an impact for Academy products

Antonio Herrera thrives at loan club Chivas, Sounders development pathway continues to make an impact for Academy products
HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. St Louis CITY2 | June 06, 2024
4:59

HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. St Louis CITY2 | June 06, 2024
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 3-2 to Ventura County FC Friday Night at William Rolland Stadium

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 3-2 to Ventura County FC Friday Night at William Rolland Stadium
HIGHLIGHTS: Ventura County FC vs. Tacoma Defiance | May 31, 2024
5:02

HIGHLIGHTS: Ventura County FC vs. Tacoma Defiance | May 31, 2024
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats Houston Dynamo 2 3-2 Sunday Night at SaberCats Stadium

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats Houston Dynamo 2 3-2 Sunday Night at SaberCats Stadium
Omar Hassan earns MVP honors at Vlatko Marković Tournament 

Omar Hassan earns MVP honors at Vlatko Marković Tournament 
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 3-1 on the Road to Minnesota United FC 2

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 3-1 on the Road to Minnesota United FC 2
HIGHLIGHTS: MNUFC2 vs. Tacoma Defiance | May 19, 2024
4:25

HIGHLIGHTS: MNUFC2 vs. Tacoma Defiance | May 19, 2024
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Drop 4-1 Road Result Against Timbers2

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Drop 4-1 Road Result Against Timbers2
Sounders Academy teams prepare for MLS NEXT Flex event

Sounders Academy teams prepare for MLS NEXT Flex event
HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. The Town FC | April 25, 2024
5:03

HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. The Town FC | April 25, 2024
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Draws 0-0 with Whitecaps FC 2, Wins Shootout

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Draws 0-0 with Whitecaps FC 2, Wins Shootout
HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. Whitecaps FC 2 | April 21, 2024
5:05

HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. Whitecaps FC 2 | April 21, 2024
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 2-1 on the Road to North Texas SC

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 2-1 on the Road to North Texas SC
HIGHLIGHTS: North Texas SC vs. Tacoma Defiance | April 14, 2024
4:59

HIGHLIGHTS: North Texas SC vs. Tacoma Defiance | April 14, 2024
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats LAFC2 2-0 at Starfire Stadium

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats LAFC2 2-0 at Starfire Stadium
HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. Los Angeles Football Club 2 | April 08, 2024
4:52

HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. Los Angeles Football Club 2 | April 08, 2024
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 5-2 on the Road to Ventura County FC

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Falls 5-2 on the Road to Ventura County FC
Sounders Academy teams prepare to test themselves against top global competition at Generation adidas Cup

Sounders Academy teams prepare to test themselves against top global competition at Generation adidas Cup
MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats Colorado Rapids 2 4-2 Sunday Night in Home Opener

MATCH RECAP: Tacoma Defiance Defeats Colorado Rapids 2 4-2 Sunday Night in Home Opener
HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. Colorado Rapids 2 | March 25, 2024
5:32

HIGHLIGHTS: Tacoma Defiance vs. Colorado Rapids 2 | March 25, 2024
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