2024 Houston Dash season

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Houston Dash
2024 season
Majority ownerTed Segal
PresidentJessica O'Neill
Head coach Fran Alonso
Stadium Shell Energy Stadium, Houston
NWSL 12th
2024 Copa Tejas Shield5th
Summer Cup Group stage
Top goalscorerLeague: Diana Ordóñez (4)
All: Diana Ordóñez (4)
Highest home attendance8,600
Lowest home attendance4,438
Average home league attendance6,269
Biggest winHOU3–0 NCC (5/24) (NWSL)
Biggest defeat NC 5–1 HOU (3/16) (NWSL)
←  2023
2025  →
All statistics correct as of 22:54, July 7, 2024 (UTC).

The 2024 Houston Dash season is the team's eleventh season as an American professional women's soccer team in the National Women's Soccer League.

Contents

Season

Starting lineup for the season opener Back: Ordonez, Schmidt, Harris, Campbell, Patterson, Puntigam Front: Andressa, Kizer, Sanchez, Briede, Petersen NC Courage vs Houston Dash (Mar 2024) 049.jpg
Starting lineup for the season opener
Back: Ordóñez, Schmidt, Harris, Campbell, Patterson, Puntigam
Front: Andressa, Kizer, Sánchez, Briede, Petersen

Pre-season

Immediately following the 2023 Houston Dash season, Houston Dash started their preparation for the 2024 NWSL Season. On November 20, 2023, the Dash announced their roster decisions headed into the 2024 season. Houston exercised contract options on Emily Alvarado, Madelyn Desiano, Jyllissa Harris, Sophie Hirst, Savannah Madden, Bárbara Olivieri, Sarah Puntigam, Cameron Tucker and Paulina Gramaglia, who will stay on loan for the 2024 season. The club will also exercise the option for Allysha Chapman, who is on maternity leave at the time of the announcement.Lindsi Jennings' option was not picked up. Joelle Anderson is out of contract. New contracts were not offered to Ella Dederick, Makamae Gomera-Stevens, and Devon Kerr and they leave the club as restricted free-agents. Caprice Dydasco, Shea Groom, Emily Curran, María Sánchez, and Marisa Viggiano are also released as free agents. [1] On December 12, 2023, the Dash traded Joelle Anderson to Bay FC for $25,000 and protection in the 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft. The Dash also traded Cameron Tucker to Utah Royals FC for $50,000 and protection in the 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft. [2] On December 18, 2023, the Dash traded $50,000 to the Utah Royals FC for Sierra Enge, before trading her to the San Diego Wave FC in exchange for Belle Briede, the natural third round draft pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft, and $60,000. [3] The following day, the Dash continued their offseason moves by resigning María Sánchez to a three-year contract with an option for a fourth [4] for a record breaking 1.5 million dollars. [5]

On January 12, 2023, the Dash announced the signing of free agent Yūki Nagasato, a veteran forward who spent the last season with the Chicago Red Stars. [6] Later that day, the Dash drafted five players in the 2024 NWSL Draft. In the second round the team drafted forward Avery Patterson from North Carolina and midfielder Kiki Van Zanten from Notre Dame. In the third round the team drafted forward Amanda West from Pittsburgh and goalkeeper Heather Hinz from South Carolina. In the fourth round the team drafted defender Alyssa Bourgeois from Santa Clara. [7] On January 17, 2024, Houston Dash announced they had made a trade to acquire forward Cece Kizer from the Kansas City Current in addition to a 2024 international roster spot in exchange for Nichelle Prince. [8] On February 23, 2024, the Dash announced they had agreed to a contract extension through the 2025 season. [9] On February 27, 2024, the Dash announced they had added three Under-18 signings. Goalkeeper Olivia Geller, a high school senior signed with Texas Christian University and forwards Ayva Jordan, a U.S. Youth international, and Zoe Miles, a Houston native. In addition, the team signed goalkeeper Alia Skinner, who spent last season with Virginia Tech. Along with the signings, the Dash came to terms with Ally Prisock to terminate her final year with the team. [10] On March 13, Houston announced the signing Swedish international Elin Rubensson from BK Häcken. [11]

March/April

Houston started the season on the road suffering a 5–1 loss to the North Carolina Courage. [12] Houston's first home game of the season saw a record breaking crowd of 8,600 fans and ended in a 0–0 draw against Racing Louisville on the back of Jane Campbell's career high 10 saves. [13] In their next game, the Dash picked up their first win af the season against Bay FC in a 3–2 road win against the expansion team. [14] On April 3, Houston announced they had signed Swiss international forward Ramona Bachmann form Paris Saint–Germain for an undisclosed amount. [15] On April 12, Houston fell 3–1 to the Washington Spirit after a pre-game celebration to commemorate their 10th anniversary. [16] On the trade deadline day, Houton made multiple changes to their squad. In the biggest move, Houston traded María Sánchez to San Diego Wave FC for $300,000 in Intra-League fund, $200,000 in Allocation Money, and international slots for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. [17] In addition to Sánchez, Houston traded Emily Alvarado to Portland Thorns FC for $35,000 in Allocation Money and a potential $50,000 more based on certain metrics achieved. [18] Houston also added Paige Nielsen to their team, bringing veteran leadership to their back line. [19] After the flurry of moves, Houston faced Portland Thorns, losing on the road 4–1. [20] On April 23, the Dash signed another Defender, getting Tarciane from Corinthians. [21] Houston ended the month of April with a 0–0 draw against Utah Royals. [22]

May/June

The Dash started the month of May with a 1–1 draw against the Kansas City Current on a goal by Amanda West, after a 4-hour weather delay. [23] In a midweek game on 8 May, Houston dropped three points to NJ/NY Gotham FC on a 8th minute goal by Lynn Williams. [24] On May 12, Houston went on the road to California to capture a 1–0 win against Angel City FC on a goal by the Angel City player Paige Nielsen. [25] In a shortened turn around, Houston returned home to play the Portland Thorns FC on May 17, losing 2–0. [26] In their sixth home match of the season, Houston earned their first home win, in a impressive 3–0 over North Carolina Courage. [27] Coming out of the international break, Houston faced RAcing Louisville, falling 2–0 on the road. [28] Houston returned home to face Angel City and earned a 0–0 draw in a hard fought game, that ended with Jane Campbell making a double save on the goal line that concern about lack of goal line technology in the NWSL. [29] On 20 June, Houston announced Jane Campbell (soccer) had signed a contract extension through the 2027 season, with an option for the 2028 season. [30] Earning their sixth clean sheet of the season, Houston played San Diego Wave to a 0–0 draw. [31] Houston closed out the month by losing 2–0 on the road to the Kansas City Current. [32]

July/August

Houston started the month of July by closing out a two-game road trip with a loss to the Red Stars 1–0. [33] Houston started the 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup with a road loss against Kansas City Currant, 3–1. [34]

Roster

As of July 20,2024. [35]

No.NameNationalityPosition(s)Date of birth (age)Signed inPrevious clubAppsGoals
Goalkeepers
1 Jane Campbell Flag of the United States.svg GK February 17, 1995 (age 29)2017 Flag of the United States.svg Stanford Cardinal 160
23Savannah Madden Flag of the United States.svg GK February 2, 1999 (age 25)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Texas Longhorns 00
40Erin McKinney Flag of the United States.svg GK 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Wisconsin 10
99 Emily Alvarado Flag of Mexico.svg GK June 9, 1998 (age 26)2023 Flag of France.svg Stade de Reims Féminines 00
Olivia Geller [lower-alpha 1] Flag of the United States.svg GK January 4, 2007 (age 17)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Southlake Carroll High School 00
Alia Skinner Flag of the United States.svg GK April 2, 2002 (age 22)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Virginia Tech Hokies 00
Defenders
2 Allysha Chapman Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg DF January 25, 1989 (age 35)2018 Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina Courage 10
3Madelyn Desiano Flag of the United States.svg DF February 18, 2000 (age 24)2023 Flag of the United States.svg UCLA Bruins 50
4 Natalie Jacobs Flag of the United States.svg DF August 16, 1997 (age 26)2022 Flag of Spain.svg Real Betis Féminas 131
7 Paige Nielsen Flag of the United States.svg DF October 14, 1993 (age 30)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Angel City FC 121
8 Courtney Petersen Flag of the United States.svg DF October 28, 1997 (age 26)2023 Flag of Spain.svg Orlando Pride 150
25 Katie Lind Flag of the United States.svg DF February 15, 1994 (age 30)2020 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory 00
33Jyllissa Harris Flag of the United States.svg DF April 8, 2000 (age 24)2023 Flag of the United States.svg South Carolina Gamecocks 40
Croix Soto Flag of the United States.svg DF January 2, 2001 (age 23)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Current 10
Tarciane Flag of Brazil.svg DF May 27, 2003 (age 21)2024 Flag of Brazil.svg Corinthians 00
Midfielders
6 Havana Solaun Flag of Jamaica.svg MF February 23, 1993 (age 31)2023 Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina Courage 41
10 Andressa Flag of Brazil.svg MF November 10, 1992 (age 31)2023 Flag of Italy.svg Roma 150
12 Kiki Van Zanten Flag of Jamaica.svg MF August 25, 2001 (age 22)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Notre Dame Fighting Irish 40
13 Sophie Schmidt Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg MF June 28, 1998 (age 26)2019 Flag of Germany.svg FFC Frankfurt 160
15 Bárbara Olivieri Flag of Venezuela.svg MF February 24, 2002 (age 22)2023 Flag of Mexico.svg Monterrey 151
17 Sarah Puntigam Flag of Austria.svg MF October 13, 1992 (age 31)2023 Flag of Germany.svg FC Köln 120
19 Belle Briede Flag of the United States.svg MF October 3, 1998 (age 25)2024 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave FC 110
20Sophie Hirst Flag of the United States.svg MF February 25, 2000 (age 24)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Harvard Crimson 70
26Madison Ayson Flag of the United States.svg MF 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Xavier 10
31 Elin Rubensson Flag of Sweden.svg MF May 11, 1993 (age 31)2024 Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken 80
Forwards
5 Cece Kizer Flag of the United States.svg FW August 7, 1997 (age 26)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Current 50
9 Diana Ordóñez Flag of Mexico.svg FW September 26, 2001 (age 22)2023 Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina Courage 174
11 Michelle Alozie Flag of Nigeria.svg FW April 28, 1997 (age 27)2021 Flag of the United States.svg Tennessee Volunteers 150
14 Yūki Nagasato Flag of Japan.svg FW July 15, 1987 (age 37)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Red Stars 141
16 Amanda West Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg FW February 11, 2001 (age 23)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Pittsburgh Panthers 141
21 Ryan Gareis Flag of the United States.svg FW November 13, 1998 (age 25)2022 Flag of the United States.svg South Carolina Gamecocks 00
28 Ramona Bachmann Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg FW December 25, 1990 (age 33)2024 Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain F.C. (women) 101
29Madison Wolfbauer Flag of the United States.svg FW August 1, 1999 (age 24)2024 Flag of Iceland.svg Keflavík ÍF10
30 Avery Patterson Flag of the United States.svg FW June 14, 2002 (age 22)2024 Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina Tar Heels 170
María Sánchez Flag of Mexico.svg FW February 20, 1996 (age 28)2021 Flag of Mexico.svg UANL 40
Ayva Jordan [lower-alpha 1] Flag of the United States.svg FW (16)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Slammers FC HB Koge (ECNL)00
Zoe Miles [lower-alpha 1] Flag of the United States.svg FW (15)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Solar SC00

Transactions

2024 NWSL Draft

Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. The 2024 NWSL Draft will be held on January 12, 2024.

RoundPickNat.PlayerPos.CollegeStatusRef.
15 [lower-alpha 1] N/A
25 (19) Flag of the United States.svg Avery Patterson FW North Carolina Signed three-year deal through 2026 [7] [37]
27 (21) [lower-alpha 2] Flag of Jamaica.svg Kiki Van Zanten MF Notre Dame [7]
35 (33) [lower-alpha 3] N/A
38 (36) [lower-alpha 4] Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Amanda West FW Pittsburgh Signed one-year agreement with one year option [7] [37]
310 (38) [lower-alpha 5] Flag of the United States.svg Heather Hinz GK South Carolina [7]
312 (40) [lower-alpha 6] N/A
45 (47) Flag of the United States.svg Alyssa Bourgeois DF Santa Clara [7]
Notes
  1. ↑ Houston Dash → North Carolina Courage. North Carolina Courage acquired the No. 8 pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft, the natural first-round pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft, a 2023 international spot, and $100,000 in allocation money from Houston Dash in exchange for Diana Ordóñez and the No. 30 pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft. [36]
  2. ↑ Washington Spirit → Utah Royals FC → Houston Dash. Houston Dash acquired the No. 21 pick from Utah Royals FC for $120,000. Utah Royals FC has previously received the Washington Spirit's natural second round pick for protection in the 2024 expansion draft protection. [38]
  3. ↑ Houston Dash → Portland Thorns FC. Portland Thorns FC acquired the natural third-round pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft and $10,000 in allocation money from Houston Dash in exchange for the No. 48 pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft. [39] [40]
  4. ↑ Orlando Pride → Houston Dash. Houston Dash acquired Courtney Petersen and the natural third-round pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft from Orlando Pride in exchange for $65,000 allocation money. [41]
  5. ↑ North Carolina Courage → Houston Dash. Houston Dash acquired the No.38 pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft, from North Carolina Courage in exchange for the No. 40 pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft and $10,000 in allocation money. [7]
  6. ↑ San Diego Wave FC → Houston Dash → North Carolina Courage. North Carolina Courage acquired the No. 40 pick and $10,000 from Houston Dash in exchange for the No 38 pick. Previously, Houston Dash acquired Belle Briede ,the natural third-round pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft, and $60,000 allocation money from San Diego Wave FC in exchange for Sierra Enge. [42] [7]

Transfers in

DateNat.PlayerPos.Previous clubFee/notesRef.
December 17, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Sierra EngeMF Flag of the United States.svg Bay FC $50,000 [3]
Flag of the United States.svg Belle Briede MF Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave FC Traded with San Diego Wave FC for Sierra Enge
December 18, 2023 Flag of Mexico.svg María Sánchez FW Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dash Free agent [4]
January 12, 2024 Flag of Japan.svg Yūki Nagasato FW Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Red Stars Free agent [6]
January 17, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Cece Kizer FW Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Current Trade for Nichelle Prince [8]
February 27, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Olivia GellerGK Flag of the United States.svg Southlake Carroll High School Under-18 Entry Mechanism [10]
Flag of the United States.svg Ayva JordanFW Flag of the United States.svg Slammers FC HB Koge (ECNL)Under-18 Entry Mechanism
Flag of the United States.svg Zoe MilesFW Flag of the United States.svg Solar SCUnder-18 Entry Mechanism
Flag of the United States.svg Alia SkinnerGK Flag of the United States.svg Virginia Tech
March 13, 2024 Flag of Sweden.svg Elin Rubensson MF Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken [11]
Flag of the United States.svg Croix Soto DF Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Current [37]
April 2, 2024 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ramona Bachmann FW Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain Undisclosed [15]
April 20, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Paige Nielsen DF Flag of the United States.svg Angel City FC $50,000 in Allocation Money
$50,000 in Intra-League Transfer Funds		 [19]
April 23, 2024 Flag of Brazil.svg Tarciane DF Flag of Brazil.svg Corinthians Undisclosed [21]
June 6, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Erin McKinneyGK Flag of the United States.svg Wisonsin Undisclosed [43]
July 19, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Madison WolfbauerFW Flag of Iceland.svg Keflavík ÍF National Team Replacement Contract [44]

Transfers out

DateNat.PlayerPos.Destination clubFee/notesRef.
November 20, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Lindsi JenningsDFOption not exercised [1]
Flag of the United States.svg Ella Dederick GKNot offered contracts - Restricted Free Agent [1]
Flag of the United States.svg Makamae Gomera-Stevens MFNot offered contracts - Restricted Free Agent [1]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Devon Kerr DFNot offered contracts - Restricted Free Agent [1]
Flag of the United States.svg Caprice Dydasco DF Flag of the United States.svg Bay FC Free Agent [1] [45]
Flag of the United States.svg Shea Groom MF Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Red Stars Free Agent [1] [46]
Flag of the United States.svg Emily Curran MFFree Agent [1]
Flag of Mexico.svg María Sánchez FW Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dash Free Agent [1] [4]
Flag of the United States.svg Marisa ViggianoMF Flag of the United States.svg Racing Louisville FC Free Agent [1] [47]
December 12, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Joelle Anderson FW Flag of the United States.svg Bay FC $25,000 [2]
Flag of the United States.svg Cameron Tucker FW Flag of the United States.svg Utah Royals FC $50,000
December 17, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Sierre EngeMF Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave FC $60,000 and Third round draft pick and Belle Briede [3]
January 17, 2024 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Nichelle Prince FW Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Current Trade for Cece Kizer [8]
February 27, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Ally Prisock DFAgreed to mutually terminate contract [10]
April 20, 2024 Flag of Mexico.svg María Sánchez FW Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave FC $300,000 in Intra-League Transfer Fund
$200,000 in Allocation Money
2024 and 2025 international slots		 [17]
April 20, 2024 Flag of Mexico.svg Emily Alvarado GK Flag of the United States.svg Portland Thorns FC $35,000 in Allocation Money
$50,000 in money if metrics met		 [18]

Loan out

No.Pos.PlayerLoaned toStartEndSource
FW Flag of Argentina.svg Paulina Gramaglia Flag of Brazil.svg Red Bull BragantinoJanuary 1, 2024December 31, 2024 [1]

New contracts

DatePos.No.PlayerContract untilRef.
December 18, 2023FW7 Flag of Mexico.svg María Sánchez 2026 + 1yr option [4]
February 24, 2024FW5 Flag of the United States.svg Cece Kizer 2025 [9]
June 20, 2024GK1 Flag of the United States.svg Jane Campbell 2027 + 1yr option [30]

Staff

As of 8 September 2023 [48]

RoleName
President Flag of the United States.svg Jessica O'Neill
General manager Flag of the United States.svg Alex Singer
Head coach Flag of Spain.svg Fran Alonso [49]
Assistant coach Flag of the United States.svg Ricky Clarke [50]
Goalkeeping coachvacant
Assistant coach
Video analyst		 Flag of the United States.svg Hiro Suzuki
Technical Director Flag of Sweden.svg Pablo Piñones Arce [51]
Equipment manager Flag of the United States.svg Paloma Paez

Non-competitive fixtures

Preseason

February 16 Houston Dash 0–2 Costa Rica Houston, Texas
Report

Competitive fixtures

2024 National Women's Soccer League season

Regular-season standings

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPts
10 San Diego Wave FC 163671217−515
11 Angel City FC 164391626−1015
12 Houston Dash 163581123−1214
13 Seattle Reign FC 162591628−1211
14 Utah Royals 162311828−209
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2024. Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
163581123 −121414344 0215719 −12

Last updated: July 6, 2024.
Source: NWSLsoccer.com

Matchday1234567891011121314151617
StadiumAHAHAAHHAHHAHHAA
ResultLDWLLDDLWLWLDDLL
Position14114912111313101191010121212
Updated to match(es) played on July 6, 2024. Source: NWSL
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Legend

WinDrawLossPostponed
Results by matchday

League

MatchdayDateOpponentVenueLocationResult [lower-alpha 1] ScorersAttendanceRefereePosition
1March 16 North Carolina Courage WakeMed Soccer Park Cary, North Carolina 1–55,878Anya Voigt14th
2March 23 Racing Louisville Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 0–08,600Brandon Stevis11th
3March 30 Bay FC PayPal Park San Jose, California 3–2 Ordóñez 66', 87'
Solaun 90+10		18,000Abdou Ndiaya4th
4April 12 Washington Spirit Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 1–3 Jacobs 1'7,767Filip Dunic9th
5April 20 Portland Thorns Providence Park Portland, Oregon 1–4 Ordóñez 49'17,580Danielle Chesky12th
6April 27 Utah Royals America First Field Sandy, Utah 0–010,349Shawn Tehini11th
7May 5 Kansas City Current Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 1–1West 71'5,099Calin Radosav13th
8May 8 NJ/NY Gotham FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 0–14,438Laura Rodriguez13th
9May 12 Angel City FC BMO Stadium Los Angeles, California 1-0 Nielsen 90+8'18,037Thomas Snyder10th
10May 17 Portland Thorns Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 0-25,726Rebecca Pagan11th
11May 24 North Carolina Courage Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 3–0 Bachmann 44'
Olivieri 68'
Ordóñez 78'		4,732Matthew Corrigan9th
12June 7 Racing Louisville FC Lynn Family Stadium Louisville, Kentucky 0–26,061Ekaterina Koroleva10th
13June 15 Angel City FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 0–06,147Eric Tattersall10th
14June 22 San Diego Wave FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 0–06,437JC Griggs12th
15June 28 Kansas City Current CPKC Stadium Kansas City, Missouri 0–211,500Greg Dopka12th
16July 6 Chicago Red Stars SeatGeek Stadium Bridgeview, Illinois 0–15,566Abdou Ndiaye12th
17August 23 Orlando Pride Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
18August 31 Utah Royals Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
19September 8 NJ/NY Gotham FC Red Bull Arena Harrison, New Jersey
20September 15 Washington Spirit Audi Field Washington D.C.
21September 21 Seattle Reign FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
22September 28 Orlando Pride Inter&Co Stadium Orlando, Florida
23October 4 Chicago Red Stars Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
24October 13 San Diego Wave FC Snapdragon Stadium San Diego, California
25October 18 Seattle Reign FC Lumen Field Seattle, Washington
26November 2 Bay FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
  1. ↑ Houston Dash score written first

NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup

PosTeam
PldPts TIG KC PAC HOU
1 Flag of Mexico.svg Tigres UANL 13—— 4–2 —
2 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Current 13 Aug 1 — Jul 27 3–1
3 Flag of Mexico.svg Pachuca 10————
4 Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dash 10 Jul 28 — Aug 1 —
Updated to match(es) played on July 20, 2024. Source: NWSL
MatchdayDateOpponentVenueLocationResult [lower-alpha 1] ScorersAttendanceReferee
1July 20 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Current CPKC Stadium Kansas City, Missouri 1–3 Nagasato 20'Corbyn May
2July 27 Flag of Mexico.svg Tigres UANL Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
3August 1 Flag of Mexico.svg C.F. Pachuca Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
  1. ↑ Houston Dash score written first

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