2025 Houston Dash season

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Houston Dash
2025 season
Majority ownerTed Segal
President of Women's SoccerAngela Hucles
Head coach Fabrice Gautrat
Stadium Shell Energy Stadium, Houston
NWSL 10th
2024 Copa Tejas Shield6th
Summer Cup Group stage
Top goalscorerLeague: Maggie Graham (2 goal)
All: Maggie Graham (2 goal)
Average home league attendance0
Biggest win CHI 1–2HOU3/23 (NWSL)
Biggest defeatHOU 1–3 ACF 4/12 (NWSL)
←  2024
2026  →
All statistics correct as of 17:33, April 14, 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.

Contents

Season summary

Pre-season

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]

March/April

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]

Roster

As of April 12,2025. [24]

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 30)2017 Flag of the United States.svg Stanford Cardinal 40
3 Liz Beardsley Flag of the United States.svg GK April 23, 2003 (age 21)2025 Flag of the United States.svg Maryland 00
18 Heather Hinz Flag of the United States.svg GK July 27, 2001 (age 23)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Virginia Tech Hokies 00
35 Abby Smith Flag of the United States.svg GK October 4, 1993 (age 31)2025 Flag of the United States.svg NJ/NY Gotham FC 00
Defenders
2 Allysha Chapman Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg DF January 25, 1989 (age 36)2018 Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina Courage 00
4 Natalie Jacobs Flag of the United States.svg DF August 16, 1997 (age 27)2022 Flag of Spain.svg Real Betis Féminas 30
14 Paige Nielsen Flag of the United States.svg DF October 14, 1993 (age 31)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Angel City FC 41
20 Christen Westphal Flag of the United States.svg DF September 2, 1993 (age 31)2025 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave FC 20
25 Katie Lind Flag of the United States.svg DF February 15, 1994 (age 31)2020 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory 40
29 Rebeca Flag of Brazil.svg DF September 1, 2005 (age 19)2025 Flag of Brazil.svg Cruzeiro 00
Midfielders
5 Zoe Matthews [a] Flag of Jamaica.svg MF May 25, 2007 (age 17)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Solar SC00
7 Evelina Duljan Flag of Sweden.svg MF May 12, 2003 (age 21)2025 Flag of the United States.svg Orlando Pride FC 30
8 Delanie Sheehan Flag of the United States.svg MF January 13, 1999 (age 26)2025 Flag of the United States.svg NJ/NY Gotham FC 40
10 Bárbara Olivieri Flag of Venezuela.svg MF February 24, 2002 (age 23)2023 Flag of Mexico.svg Monterrey 41
12 Kiki Van Zanten Flag of Jamaica.svg MF August 25, 2001 (age 23)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Notre Dame Fighting Irish 00
13 Sophie Schmidt Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg MF June 28, 1998 (age 26)2019 Flag of Germany.svg FFC Frankfurt 30
17 Sarah Puntigam Flag of Austria.svg MF October 13, 1992 (age 32)2023 Flag of Germany.svg FC Köln 00
19 Belle Briede Flag of the United States.svg MF October 3, 1998 (age 26)2024 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave FC 00
23 Maggie Graham Flag of the United States.svg MF July 10, 2002 (age 22)2025 Flag of the United States.svg Duke 42
24 Danielle Colaprico Flag of the United States.svg MF May 6, 1993 (age 31)2025 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave FC 40
Forwards
6 Messiah Bright Flag of the United States.svg FW December 12, 2000 (age 24)2025 Flag of the United States.svg Angel City FC 40
9 Diana Ordóñez Flag of Mexico.svg FW September 26, 2001 (age 23)2023 Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina Courage 10
11 Yazmeen Ryan Flag of the United States.svg FW February 25, 1999 (age 26)2025 Flag of the United States.svg NJ/NY Gotham FC 30
15 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 30
21 Ryan Gareis Flag of the United States.svg FW November 13, 1998 (age 26)2022 Flag of the United States.svg South Carolina Gamecocks 40
22 Michelle Alozie Flag of Nigeria.svg FW April 28, 1997 (age 27)2021 Flag of the United States.svg Tennessee Volunteers 30
28 Ramona Bachmann Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg FW December 25, 1990 (age 34)2024 Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain F.C. (women) 20

Transactions

Transfers in

DateNat.PlayerPos.Previous clubFee/notesRef.
December 4, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Delanie Sheehan MF Flag of the United States.svg NJ/NY Gotham FC 2026+ 1 year [1]
December 10, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Christen Westphal DF Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave FC 2025 International slot and $14,000 Allocation Money [5]
December 27, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Yazmeen Ryan FW Flag of the United States.svg NJ/NY Gotham FC 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 Flag of the United States.svg Abby Smith GK Flag of the United States.svg NJ/NY Gotham FC $20,000 Intra-league transfer funds [13]
January 21, 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Maggie Graham MF Flag of the United States.svg Duke Free Agent [14]
January 21, 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Danielle Colaprico MF Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave FC Free Agent [15]
January 27, 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Messiah Bright FW Flag of the United States.svg Angel City FC $100,000 Inter-league transfer money [16]
February 10, 2025 Flag of Sweden.svg Evelina Duljan MF Flag of the United States.svg Orlando Pride FC Free Agent [18]
March 11, 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Liz Beardsley GK Flag of the United States.svg Maryland Short–term contract [25]
March 26, 2025 Flag of Brazil.svg Rebeca (footballer) DF Flag of Brazil.svg Cruzeiro 2027 + one-year option [26]


Transfers out

DateNat.PlayerPos.Destination clubFee/notesRef.
December 6, 2024 Flag of Sweden.svg Elin Rubensson MF Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken FF Mutual Contract Termination [3]
December 10, 2024 Flag of Argentina.svg Paulina Gramaglia FW Mutual Option Declined [9]
Flag of Brazil.svg Andressa MF Flag of Brazil.svg Corinthians Mutual Option Declined
Flag of the United States.svg Croix Soto DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg AFC Toronto Mutual Option Declined
Flag of the United States.svg Erin McKinney GK Out of Contract
Flag of Jamaica.svg Havana Solaun MF Out of Contract
Flag of the United States.svg Cece Kizer FW Flag of the United States.svg NJ/NY Gotham FC Mutual Contract Termination
Flag of the United States.svg Madison Ayson MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canberra United FC Mutual Contract Termination
February 2, 2025 Flag of Brazil.svg Tarciane DF Flag of France.svg Lyon Undisclosed Fee [17]
March 3, 2025 Flag of Japan.svg Yuki Nagasato FW N/ARetired [19]

Loan out

No.Pos.PlayerLoaned toStartEndSource
18 GK Flag of the United States.svg Heather Hinz Flag of the United States.svg Fort Lauderdale United FC November 9, 2024February 16, 2025 [27]
33 DF Flag of the United States.svg Jyllissa Harris Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ottawa Rapid FC March 10, 2025December 31, 2025 [28]
16 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Amanda West Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg AFC Toronto April 4, 2025August 18, 2025 [29]

New contracts

DatePos.No.PlayerContract untilRef.
December 5, 2024 DF 30 Flag of the United States.svg Avery Patterson 2027 [2]
December 6, 2024 MF 12 Flag of Jamaica.svg Kiki Van Zanten 2026 + 1 mutual year [4]
December 10, 2024 DF 33 Flag of the United States.svg Jylissa Harris 2027 + 1 mutual year [6]
December 10, 2024 DF 2 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Allysha Chapman 2026 + 1 mutual year [7]
December 10, 2024 FW 16 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Amanda West 2026 + 1 mutual year [8]
December 10, 2024 MF 13 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sophie Schmidt Exercised mutual option through 2025 [9]
GK 18 Flag of the United States.svg Heather Hinz Exercised unilateral option through 2025
FW 11 Flag of the United States.svg Michelle Alozie Contract Renewal
DF 4 Flag of the United States.svg Natalie Jacobs Contract Renewal
DF 7 Flag of the United States.svg Paige Nielsen Contract Renewal
MF 15 Flag of Venezuela.svg Bárbara Olivieri Contract Renewal
MF 17 Flag of Austria.svg Sarah Puntigam Contract Renewal
December 18, 2024 MF 19 Flag of the United States.svg Belle Briede 2025 [30]
DF 20 Flag of the United States.svg Christen Westphal 2026 + 1 mutual year

Staff

As of 3 January 2025 [31]

RoleName
President Flag of the United States.svg Jessica O'Neill
President of Women's soccer Flag of the United States.svg Angela Hucles Mangano [32]
Head coach Flag of the United States.svg Fabrice Gautrat [12]
Assistant coach Flag of the United States.svg Ricky Clarke [33]
Assistant coach Flag of the United States.svg Jaime Frias [34]
Goalkeeping coach Flag of the United States.svg Eric Klenofsky [35]
Assistant coach
Video analyst		 Flag of the United States.svg Hiro Suzuki
Technical Director Flag of Sweden.svg Pablo Piñones Arce [36]
Equipment manager Flag of the United States.svg Paloma Paez

Non-competitive fixtures

Preseason

WinDrawLoss
DateOpponentVenueLocationResult [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
  1. ↑ Houston Dash score written first

Competitive fixtures

2025 National Women's Soccer League season

Regular-season standings

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
8 Bay FC 411245−14 Playoffs
9 San Diego Wave FC 411257−24
10 Houston Dash 411246−24
11 Racing Louisville FC 411225−34
12 Chicago Stars FC 4103310−73
Updated to match(es) played on April 13, 2025. Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
741234 −11301213 −240021 +1

Last updated: April 12, 2025.
Source: NWSLsoccer.com

Matchday1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526
StadiumHAHHAHHAHHAHAAHAHAAAHAHAHA
ResultLWDL
Position136610
Updated to match(es) played on April 12, 2025. Source: NWSL
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Legend

WinDrawLossPostponed
Results by matchday

League

WinDrawLoss
MatchdayDateOpponentVenueLocationResult [a] ScorersAttendanceRefereePosition
1March 14 Washington Spirit Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 1–2 Graham 74'Matthew Thompson13th
2March 23 Chicago Stars FC SeatGeek Stadium Bridgeview, Illinois 2–1 Nielsen 20'
Graham 64'		3,376Iryna Petrunok6th
3March 28 NJ/NY Gotham FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 0–0 Shawn Tehini6th
4April 12 Angel City FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 1–3 Olivieri 61'Jaclyn Metz10th
5April 19 Kansas City Current CPKC Stadium Kansas City, Missouri
6April 25 Utah Royals FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
7May 2 Racing Louisville FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
8May 11 Seattle Reign Lumen Field Seattle, Washington
9May 16 Portland Thorns Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
10May 24 Bay FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
11June 7 Orlando Pride Inter&Co Stadium Orlando, Florida
12June 13 San Diego Wave FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
13June 21 North Carolina Courage WakeMed Soccer Park Cary, North Carolina
14August 2 Bay FC PayPal Park San Jose, California
15August 8 North Carolina Courage Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
16August 17 NJ/NY Gotham FC Sports Illustrated Stadium Harrison, New Jersey
17August 24 Seattle Reign Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
18August 29 Racing Louisville FC Lynn Family Stadium Louisville, Kentucky
19September 7 San Diego Wave FC Snapdragon Stadium San Diego, California
20September 14 Utah Royals FC America First Field Sandy, Utah
21September 19 Chicago Stars FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
22September 28 Washington Spirit Audi Field Washington D.C.
23October 3 Orlando Pride Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
24October 12 Angel City FC BMO Stadium Los Angeles, California
25October 18 Kansas City Current Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas
26November 2 Portland Thorns Providence Park Portland, Oregon
  1. ↑ Houston Dash score written first

NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup

MatchdayDateOpponentVenueLocationResult [a] ScorersAttendanceReferee
1
  1. ↑ Houston Dash score written first

Awards and honors

Rookie of the Month

MonthPlayerRef.
March Flag of the United States.svg Maggie Graham [37]


See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Houston Dash sign NWSL Champion Delanie Sheehan through 2026 season". Houston Dash. December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Houston Dash signs Defender Avery Patterson to Contract Extension". Houston Dash. December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Houston Dash and Midfielder Elin Rubensson Mutually Agree to Contract Termination". Houston Dash. December 6, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Houston Dash Sign Midfielder Kiki Van Zanten to Contract Extension". Houston Dash. December 6, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Houston Dash Acquire Christen Westphal in Trade with San Diego Wave FC". Houston Dash. December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  6. 1 2 "Houston Dash Sign Defender Jyllissa Harris to New Contract". Houston Dash. December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  7. 1 2 "Houston Dash Sign Defender Allysha Chapman to New Contract". Houston Dash. December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  8. 1 2 "Houston Dash Sign Forward Amanda West to New Contract". Houston Dash. December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  9. 1 2 3 "Houston Dash Announce Roster Updates". Houston Dash. December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Houston Dash to Compete at the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational". Houston Dash. December 17, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  11. 1 2 "Houston Dash Acquire Two-Time NWSL Champion Yazmeen Ryan from NJ/NY Gotham FC". Houston Dynamo FC. December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  12. 1 2 "Houston Dash Announces Fabrice Gautrat as Head Coach". Houston Dynamo FC. January 3, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  13. 1 2 "Houston Dash Acquires Two-Time NWSL Champion Abby Smith in trade with NJ/NY Gotham FC | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  14. 1 2 "Houston Dash Sign Duke University Midfielder Maggie Graham | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  15. 1 2 "Houston Dash Sign Free Agent Midfielder Danielle Colaprico | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  16. 1 2 "Houston Dash Acquire Forward Messiah Bright in Trade with Angel City FC | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. January 27, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  17. 1 2 "Houston Dash Transfer Tarciane to Olympique Lyonnais Féminin for Record Fee | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. February 2, 2025. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  18. 1 2 "Houston Dash Sign NWSL Champion and Swedish International Evelina Duljan | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. February 10, 2025. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  19. 1 2 "Houston Dash Forward Yuki Nagasato Announces Retirement | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. March 3, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  20. ↑ "National Women's Soccer League Official Site". Washington Spirit. March 15, 2025. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Houston Dash Earn First Victory of the Season | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. March 23, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  22. ↑ "Houston Dash Earn First Clean Sheet of the Season | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. March 28, 2025. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Houston Dash Surge Falls Short Against Angel City FC | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. April 12, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Club – Players". HoustonDynamoFC.com.
  25. ↑ "Houston Dash Sign Goalkeeper Liz Beardsley to Short-Term Contract | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. March 11, 2025. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Houston Dash Sign Brazilian Defender Rebeca Costa Da Silva from Cruzeiro | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. March 26, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Houston Dash Loan Goalkeeper Heather Hinz to Fort Lauderdale United FC". Houston Dash. November 9, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  28. ↑ "Houston Dash loan Jyllissa Harris to Ottawa Rapid FC for the 2025 season | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. March 10, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  29. ↑ "Houston Dash Loan Amanda West to AFC Toronto | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. April 4, 2025. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  30. ↑ "Houston Dash Announce Two New Contracts". Houston Dash. December 18, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  31. ↑ "Staff". Houston Dynamo . Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  32. ↑ "Dash tap Hucles Mangano to run women's soccer". Sports Business Journal. December 10, 2024.
  33. ↑ "Houston Dash Add Ricky Clarke and Michael Poma to Technical Staff". www.HoustonDynamoFC.com. Houston Dash. April 12, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  34. ↑ "Houston Dash Hire Jaime Frias as Assistant Coach | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. February 10, 2025. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  35. ↑ "Houston Dash Add Eric Klenofsky to Technical Staff". Houston Dynamo. July 31, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  36. ↑ "Houston Dash Appoint Pablo Piñones-Arce as Technical Director". www.HoustonDynamoFC.com. Houston Dash. March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  37. ↑ "Houston Dash Midfielder Maggie Graham Named March Rookie of the Month, Presented by Ally | National Women's Soccer League Official Site". National Women's Soccer League. April 3, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
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