2025 season | |||
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Majority owner | Ted Segal | ||
President of Women's Soccer | Angela Hucles | ||
Head coach | Fabrice Gautrat | ||
Stadium | Shell Energy Stadium, Houston | ||
NWSL | 11th | ||
2024 Copa Tejas Shield | 6th | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Maggie Graham Avery Patterson (3 goal) All: Maggie Graham Avery Patterson (3 goal) | ||
Highest home attendance | 6,241 | ||
Lowest home attendance | 5,084 | ||
Average home league attendance | 5,731 | ||
Biggest win | 2 matches by 2 goals | ||
Biggest defeat | HOU 1–4 POR (5/16) NWSL | ||
All statistics correct as of 00:44, August 31, 2025 (UTC). |
The 2025 Houston Dash season will be the team's twelfth season as an American professional women's soccer team in the National Women's Soccer League.
Immediately following the 2024 season, the Houston Dash started their preparation for the 2025 NWSL Season. Houston began the offseason by strengthening their roster, signing Delanie Sheehan from NJ/NY Gotham FC on December 4, 2024. [1] The next day, Houston started work to extend contracts to players, signing defender Avery Patterson for another three seasons with the team. [2] On December 6, 2024, Houston made two more roster moves agreeing to mutually terminate Elin Rubensson's contract [3] and offering a contract extension to Kiki Van Zanten for another two years with a mutual year option. [4] On December 10, 2024, Houston made a flurry of moves as they moved forward towards the 2025 season. They signed Christen Westphal in a trade with San Diego Wave FC, giving up a 2025 international slot and $14,000 in allocation money in the trade. [5] The team also extended contracts on defender Jyllissa Harris through the 2027 season with a mutual year option, [6] defender Allysha Chapman through the 2026 season with a mutual year option, [7] and forward Amanda West through the 2026 season with a mutual year contract. [8] Houston also announced the roster decision which included exercising the mutual option on midfielder Sophie Schmidt, unilateral option on goalkeeper Heather Hinz, and contract renewals of forward Michelle Alozie, defender Natalie Jacobs, defender Paige Nielsen, midfielder Bárbara Olivieri, and midfielder Sarah Puntigam. In addition to signings, Houston announced they had agreed to decline the mutual options of forward Paulina Gramaglia, midfielder Andressa, and defender Croix Soto. In addition goalkeeper Erin McKinney and midfielder Havana Solaun were out of contract. Lastly they agreed to mutual contract termination with forward Cece Kizer and midfielder Madison Ayson. [9] On December 17, 2024, Houston announced they would be taking part in the Coachella Valley Invitational in February 2025 as part of their pre-season games. [10] December 27, 2024 Houston announced they had acquired Yazmeen Ryan. [11] On January 3, 2025, Houston announced they had hired Fabrice Gautrat as the new head coach headed into the 2025 season. [12] On January 17, 2025, Houston announced that they had signed Abby Smith. Smith was acquired on a trade with NJ/NY Gotham FC for $20,000 of intra-league transfer funds. [13] On January 21, 2025, Houston Dash announced the signing of midfielder Maggie Graham to a contract through 2027. Graham played her last five years at Duke and is the first collegiate players signed by Houston since the NWSL's new CBA. [14] On the same day, Houston announced the signing of midfielder Danielle Colaprico through the 2026 season. [15] On January 27, Houston announced the signing of forward Messiah Bright from Angel City FC for $100,000 in inter-league transfer funds. [16] On February 2, Houston announced Tarciane had been traded to Lyon for an undisclosed record fee. [17] On February 10, 2025, Houston announced the signing of Swedish midfielder Evelina Duljan for the 2025 season. [18] On March 4, Yuki Nagasato announced her retirement from professional football. [19]
Houston started their season at home with a 1–2 loss to the Washington Spirit, with Maggie Graham getting the first goal of her career. [20] In their first road game of the year, Houston secured their first win of the season, 2–1 against Chicago Stars FC on the back of goals by Paige Nielsen and Maggie Graham. [21] Houston returned home and earned their first clean sheet of the season, playing NJ/NY Gotham FC to a 0–0 draw. [22] Returning from the international break, Houston fell 1–3 to Angel City FC at home, with Bárbara Olivieri getting her first goal of the season. [23] Houston travelled to the undefeated Kansas City Current, falling 0–2 as Kansas City expanded their regular season undefeated streak to an NWSL record nine game. [24] Houston returned home for a two-game stand, facing Utah Royals FC, earning their first home win of the season 1–0. [25]
In their second game of the two game home stance, Houston fell to Racing Louisville FC 1–2 after two long weather delays. [26] Houston travelled to Seattle for their next match, earning a road victory over the Seattle Reign 1–0 on a goal by Graham in the second half. [27] Houston returned home to host Portland Thorns, falling 1–4, with the only goal coming from an Own goal. [28] The next week, Houston hosted Bay FC, earning a 2–2 draw on goals by Avery Patterson and Messiah Bright. [29] On May 30, Houston announced they had transferred Diana Ordóñez to Tigres Femenil for an undisclosed amount. [30] Houston fell in a defensive struggle against the Pride 0–1. [31] On June 12, Houston signed Ellie Ospeck on a short-term contract. [32] Houston hosted San Diego, but fell to the Wave 2–3, with goals from Olivieri and Ryan. [33] Houston ended the first half of the season with another loss falling to North Carolina 1–2 with a goal from Patterson, but lost Puntingam after getting two yellows, and being sent off. [34]
On July 22, Houston announced the signing of Canadian international forward Clarissa Larisey from Crystal Palace for an undisclosed fee. Larisey is signed thorugh the 2027 season. [35] Houston returned from the summer break and earned a 2–2 against Bay FC. Getting goals from van Zanten and Schmidt. [36] Houston returned home and earned a dramatic 2–1 win against North Carolina with a stoppage time goal by Schmidt, adding to an earlier goal by van Zanten. [37] On July 11, Houston announced the signing of Italian International Defender Lisa Boattin for an undisclosed amount. Boattin is signed through the 2027 season. [38] On August 22, Houston traded Olivieri to expansion team Boston Legacy FC for $100,000, half of which will come in 2025 and half in 2026. [39] Houston extended their unbeaten streak to four games, earning a 1–1 draw against Seattle Reign, on a goal by Ryan. [40] Houston ended the month of August unbeaten with a 1–1 draw versus Louisville, on a goal by Duljan. [41]
As of August 29,2025 [update] . [42]
No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of birth (age) | Signed in | Previous club | Apps | Goals |
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Goalkeepers | ||||||||
1 | Jane Campbell | ![]() | GK | February 17, 1995 | 2017 | ![]() | 12 | 0 |
3 | Liz Beardsley | ![]() | GK | April 23, 2003 | 2025 | ![]() | 0 | 0 |
18 | Heather Hinz | ![]() | GK | July 27, 2001 | 2024 | ![]() | 0 | 0 |
35 | Abby Smith | ![]() | GK | October 4, 1993 | 2025 | ![]() | 5 | 0 |
Nadia Cooper | ![]() | GK | January 19, 2003 | 2025 | ![]() | 0 | 0 | |
Defenders | ||||||||
2 | Allysha Chapman | ![]() | DF | January 25, 1989 | 2018 | ![]() | 4 | 0 |
4 | Natalie Jacobs | ![]() | DF | August 16, 1997 | 2022 | ![]() | 14 | 0 |
14 | Paige Nielsen | ![]() | DF | October 14, 1993 | 2024 | ![]() | 17 | 2 |
20 | Christen Westphal | ![]() | DF | September 2, 1993 | 2025 | ![]() | 7 | 0 |
25 | Katie Lind | ![]() | DF | February 15, 1994 | 2020 | ![]() | 13 | 0 |
27 | Lisa Boattin | ![]() | DF | May 3, 1997 | 2025 | ![]() | 0 | 0 |
29 | Rebeca | ![]() | DF | September 1, 2005 | 2025 | ![]() | 0 | 0 |
Midfielders | ||||||||
5 | Zoe Matthews [a] | ![]() | MF | May 25, 2007 | 2024 | ![]() | 0 | 0 |
7 | Evelina Duljan | ![]() | MF | May 12, 2003 | 2025 | ![]() | 11 | 1 |
8 | Delanie Sheehan | ![]() | MF | January 13, 1999 | 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 1 |
12 | Kiki Van Zanten | ![]() | MF | August 25, 2001 | 2024 | ![]() | 9 | 2 |
13 | Sophie Schmidt | ![]() | MF | June 28, 1998 | 2019 | ![]() | 8 | 2 |
17 | Sarah Puntigam | ![]() | MF | October 13, 1992 | 2023 | ![]() | 9 | 0 |
19 | Belle Briede | ![]() | MF | October 3, 1998 | 2024 | ![]() | 0 | 0 |
23 | Maggie Graham | ![]() | MF | July 10, 2002 | 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 3 |
24 | Danielle Colaprico | ![]() | MF | May 6, 1993 | 2025 | ![]() | 16 | 0 |
Bárbara Olivieri | ![]() | MF | February 24, 2002 | 2023 | ![]() | 13 | 2 | |
Forwards | ||||||||
6 | Messiah Bright | ![]() | FW | December 12, 2000 | 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 1 |
9 | Clarissa Larisey | ![]() | FW | July 2, 1999 | 2025 | ![]() | 2 | 0 |
11 | Yazmeen Ryan | ![]() | FW | February 25, 1999 | 2025 | ![]() | 14 | 2 |
15 | Avery Patterson | ![]() | FW | June 14, 2002 | 2024 | ![]() | 13 | 3 |
21 | Ryan Gareis | ![]() | FW | November 13, 1998 | 2022 | ![]() | 13 | 0 |
22 | Michelle Alozie | ![]() | FW | April 28, 1997 | 2021 | ![]() | 11 | 0 |
28 | Ramona Bachmann | ![]() | FW | December 25, 1990 | 2024 | ![]() | 2 | 0 |
Diana Ordóñez | ![]() | FW | September 26, 2001 | 2023 | ![]() | 3 | 0 | |
Ellie Ospeck | ![]() | FW | 2025 | ![]() | 0 | 0 |
Date | Nat. | Player | Pos. | Previous club | Fee/notes | Ref. |
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December 4, 2024 | ![]() | Delanie Sheehan | MF | ![]() | 2026+ 1 year | [1] |
December 10, 2024 | ![]() | Christen Westphal | DF | ![]() | 2025 International slot and $14,000 Allocation Money | [5] |
December 27, 2024 | ![]() | Yazmeen Ryan | FW | ![]() | Received Ryan and $80,000 inter-league trade funds in exchange for $400,000 Allocation funds and a 2025 International slot | [11] |
January 17, 2025 | ![]() | Abby Smith | GK | ![]() | $20,000 Intra-league transfer funds | [13] |
January 21, 2025 | ![]() | Maggie Graham | MF | ![]() | Free Agent | [14] |
January 21, 2025 | ![]() | Danielle Colaprico | MF | ![]() | Free Agent | [15] |
January 27, 2025 | ![]() | Messiah Bright | FW | ![]() | $100,000 Inter-league transfer money | [16] |
February 10, 2025 | ![]() | Evelina Duljan | MF | ![]() | Free Agent | [18] |
March 11, 2025 | ![]() | Liz Beardsley | GK | ![]() | Short–term contract | [43] |
March 26, 2025 | ![]() | Rebeca (footballer) | DF | ![]() | 2027 + one-year option | [44] |
June 12, 2025 | ![]() | Ellie Ospeck | FW | ![]() | Short-term contract | [32] |
July 22, 2025 | ![]() | Clarissa Larisey | FW | ![]() | Transfer, undisclosed fee | [35] |
August 11, 2025 | ![]() | Lisa Boattin | DF | ![]() | Transfer, undisclosed fee | [38] |
August 22, 2025 | ![]() | Nadia Cooper | GK | ![]() | Short–term contract | [45] |
Date | Nat. | Player | Pos. | Destination club | Fee/notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
December 6, 2024 | ![]() | Elin Rubensson | MF | ![]() | Mutual Contract Termination | [3] |
December 10, 2024 | ![]() | Paulina Gramaglia | FW | Mutual Option Declined | [9] | |
![]() | Andressa | MF | ![]() | Mutual Option Declined | [9] [46] | |
![]() | Croix Soto | DF | ![]() | Mutual Option Declined | [9] [47] | |
![]() | Erin McKinney | GK | ![]() | Out of Contract | [9] [48] | |
![]() | Havana Solaun | MF | Out of Contract | [9] | ||
![]() | Cece Kizer | FW | ![]() | Mutual Contract Termination | [9] [49] | |
![]() | Madison Ayson | MF | ![]() | Mutual Contract Termination | [9] [50] | |
February 2, 2025 | ![]() | Tarciane | DF | ![]() | Undisclosed Fee | [17] |
March 3, 2025 | ![]() | Yuki Nagasato | FW | N/A | Retired | [19] |
May 30, 2025 | ![]() | Diana Ordóñez | FW | ![]() | Undisclosed Fee | [30] |
June 30, 2025 | ![]() | Ellie Ospeck | FW | ![]() | End of short–term contract | [51] |
June 30, 2025 | ![]() | Bárbara Olivieri | MF | ![]() | $100,000 | [39] |
No. | Pos. | Player | Loaned to | Start | End | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18 | GK | ![]() | ![]() | November 9, 2024 | February 16, 2025 | [52] |
33 | DF | ![]() | ![]() | March 10, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | [53] |
16 | FW | ![]() | ![]() | April 4, 2025 | August 18, 2025 | [54] |
29 | DF | ![]() | ![]() | August 19, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | [55] |
5 | DF | ![]() | ![]() | August 20, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | [56] |
Date | Pos. | No. | Player | Contract until | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December 5, 2024 | DF | 30 | ![]() | 2027 | [2] |
December 6, 2024 | MF | 12 | ![]() | 2026 + 1 mutual year | [4] |
December 10, 2024 | DF | 33 | ![]() | 2027 + 1 mutual year | [6] |
December 10, 2024 | DF | 2 | ![]() | 2026 + 1 mutual year | [7] |
December 10, 2024 | FW | 16 | ![]() | 2026 + 1 mutual year | [8] |
December 10, 2024 | MF | 13 | ![]() | Exercised mutual option through 2025 | [9] |
GK | 18 | ![]() | Exercised unilateral option through 2025 | ||
FW | 11 | ![]() | Contract Renewal | ||
DF | 4 | ![]() | Contract Renewal | ||
DF | 7 | ![]() | Contract Renewal | ||
MF | 15 | ![]() | Contract Renewal | ||
MF | 17 | ![]() | Contract Renewal | ||
December 18, 2024 | MF | 19 | ![]() | 2025 | [57] |
DF | 20 | ![]() | 2026 + 1 mutual year | ||
June 4, 2025 | FW | 6 | ![]() | 2026 + 1 mutual year | [58] |
June 30, 2025 | GK | 3 | ![]() | 2027 + 1 mutual year | [59] |
As of 4 June 2025 [update] [60]
Role | Name |
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President | ![]() |
President of Women's soccer | ![]() |
Head coach | ![]() |
Assistant coach | ![]() |
Assistant coach | ![]() |
Goalkeeping coach | ![]() |
Assistant goalkeeping coach | ![]() |
Assistant coach Video analyst | ![]() |
Technical Director | ![]() |
Equipment manager | ![]() |
Win | Draw | Loss |
Date | Opponent | Venue | Location | Result [a] | Scorers |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
February 16 | San Diego Wave FC | Coachella Valley Invitational | Indio, California | 0–0 | |
February 22 | Portland Thorns FC | Coachella Valley Invitational | Indio, California | 3–2 | Gareis X 2 Bright |
Date | Opponent | Venue | Location | Result [b] | Scorers |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
July 8 | Monterrey | Shell Energy Stadium | Houston, Texas | 4–0 | Sheehan 24' Patterson Graham 73' Van Zanten 87' |
July 20 | Carolina Ascent FC | Shell Energy Stadium | Houston, Texas | 2–0 | Sheehan 30' Jacobs 76' |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | North Carolina Courage | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 28 | −5 | 21 |
10 | Angel City FC | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 27 | −5 | 20 |
11 | Houston Dash | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 28 | −7 | 20 |
12 | Bay FC | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 25 | −5 | 17 |
13 | Chicago Stars FC | 18 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 36 | −17 | 11 |
Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 28 | −7 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 19 | −5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | −2 |
Last updated: August 24, 2025.
Source: NWSLsoccer.com
Win | Draw | Loss | Postponed |
Win | Draw | Loss |
Month | Player | Ref. |
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March | ![]() | [67] |