Houston Dash vs Angel City FC, 2026 NWSL, Regular Season
· NWSLAbout
Houston Dash are hosting Angel City FC
at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas, USA, starting on
. The match is a part of the NWSL.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Offside, Angel City. Riley Tiernan is caught offside.
- 4': Linda Ullmark (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Foul by Maiara Niehues (Angel City).
- 4': Foul by Kat Rader (Houston Dash).
- 4': Maiara Niehues (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Attempt missed. Taylor Suarez (Angel City) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Gisele Thompson.
- 6': Attempt missed. Evelyn Shores (Angel City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Carina Lageyre.
- 10': Evelyn Shores (Angel City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 10': Foul by Cate Hardin (Houston Dash).
- 10': Cate Hardin (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 11': Attempt saved. Carina Lageyre (Angel City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Caroline DeLisle (Houston Dash). Assisted by Riley Tiernan.
- 13': Attempt blocked. Emily Sams (Angel City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kennedy Fuller.
- 13': Corner, Angel City. Conceded by Leah Klenke.
- 14': Foul by Riley Tiernan (Angel City).
- 14': Leah Klenke (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 16': Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 16': Foul by Riley Tiernan (Angel City).
- 17': Goal! Houston Dash 1, Angel City 0. Kat Rader (Houston Dash) left footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Kate Faasse.
- 22': Corner, Angel City. Conceded by Avery Patterson.
- 22': Attempt blocked. Gisele Thompson (Angel City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kennedy Fuller.
- 23': Attempt missed. Maiara Niehues (Angel City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 24': Penalty conceded by Leah Klenke (Houston Dash) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 24': Penalty Angel City. Kennedy Fuller draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 25': Leah Klenke (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 26': Goal! Houston Dash 1, Angel City 1. Maiara Niehues (Angel City) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
- 28': Maggie Graham (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 28': Foul by Emily Sams (Angel City).
- 28': Emily Sams (Angel City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 31': Foul by Maggie Graham (Houston Dash).
- 31': Kennedy Fuller (Angel City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 31': Maggie Graham (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 35': Lisa Boattin (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 35': Foul by Riley Tiernan (Angel City).
- 36': Attempt saved. Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top left corner by Angelina Anderson (Angel City). Assisted by Paige Nielsen.
- 36': Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Angelina Anderson.
- 37': Foul by Avery Patterson (Houston Dash).
- 37': Maiara Niehues (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Attempt blocked. Riley Tiernan (Angel City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 39': Foul by Gisele Thompson (Angel City).
- 39': Kate Faasse (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Foul by Lisa Boattin (Houston Dash).
- 40': Kennedy Fuller (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Delay in match because of an injury Kennedy Fuller (Angel City).
- 42': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 42': Gisele Thompson (Angel City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 42': Foul by Lisa Boattin (Houston Dash).
- 45': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Linda Ullmark (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Foul by Sarah Gorden (Angel City).
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Houston Dash 1, Angel City 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Houston Dash 1, Angel City 1.
- 45': Substitution, Houston Dash. Malia Berkely replaces Paige Nielsen.
- 45': Substitution, Houston Dash. Danielle Colaprico replaces Cate Hardin.
- 46': Attempt saved. Kat Rader (Houston Dash) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Angelina Anderson (Angel City). Assisted by Kate Faasse.
- 48': Foul by Sarah Puntigam (Houston Dash).
- 48': Kennedy Fuller (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Linda Ullmark (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 50': Foul by Sarah Gorden (Angel City).
- 53': Corner, Angel City. Conceded by Malia Berkely.
- 54': Attempt blocked. Maiara Niehues (Angel City) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Carina Lageyre.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Kennedy Fuller (Angel City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 55': Offside, Angel City. Emily Sams is caught offside.
- 57': Attempt missed. Kate Faasse (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Linda Ullmark.
- 59': Leah Klenke (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Foul by Taylor Suarez (Angel City).
- 59': Offside, Houston Dash. Kate Faasse is caught offside.
- 61': Foul by Kennedy Fuller (Angel City).
- 61': Linda Ullmark (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Gisele Thompson (Angel City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 66': Foul by Lisa Boattin (Houston Dash).
- 66': Substitution, Houston Dash. Sophie Schmidt replaces Linda Ullmark.
- 67': Substitution, Houston Dash. Clarissa Larisey replaces Kate Faasse.
- 67': Attempt missed. Evelyn Shores (Angel City) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kennedy Fuller with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 69': Substitution, Angel City. Jun Endo replaces Taylor Suarez.
- 69': Substitution, Angel City. Casey Phair replaces Riley Tiernan.
- 71': Foul by Gisele Thompson (Angel City).
- 71': Maggie Graham (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Kat Rader (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Clarissa Larisey.
- 73': Attempt blocked. Gisele Thompson (Angel City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kennedy Fuller.
- 73': Foul by Carina Lageyre (Angel City).
- 73': Sophie Schmidt (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Attempt saved. Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Angelina Anderson (Angel City). Assisted by Sophie Schmidt with a through ball.
- 74': Jun Endo (Angel City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Foul by Avery Patterson (Houston Dash).
- 74': Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 76': Lisa Boattin (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 76': Foul by Casey Phair (Angel City).
- 77': Casey Phair (Angel City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Delay in match because of an injury Lisa Boattin (Houston Dash).
- 79': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 79': Attempt saved. Lisa Boattin (Houston Dash) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Angelina Anderson (Angel City). Assisted by Sarah Puntigam.
- 80': Corner, Angel City. Conceded by Malia Berkely.
- 83': Jun Endo (Angel City) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Kennedy Fuller.
- 84': Substitution, Angel City. Prisca Chilufya replaces Maiara Niehues.
- 85': Attempt missed. Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sophie Schmidt.
- 86': Foul by Jun Endo (Angel City).
- 86': Danielle Colaprico (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Attempt saved. Lisa Boattin (Houston Dash) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Angelina Anderson (Angel City). Assisted by Sarah Puntigam.
- 87': Corner, Angel City. Conceded by Lisa Boattin.
- 88': Corner, Angel City. Conceded by Sophie Schmidt.
- 88': Attempt saved. Evelyn Shores (Angel City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Caroline DeLisle (Houston Dash). Assisted by Kennedy Fuller with a cross.
- 89': Attempt blocked. Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Avery Patterson with a cross.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Kennedy Fuller (Angel City) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Carina Lageyre.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Goal! Houston Dash 2, Angel City 1. Maggie Graham (Houston Dash) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Danielle Colaprico with a through ball.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Houston Dash. Allysha Chapman replaces Lisa Boattin.
- 90'+5': Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Foul by Kennedy Fuller (Angel City).
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Houston Dash 2, Angel City 1.
- 0': Match ends, Houston Dash 2, Angel City 1.
Statistics
 LA |
HOU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 47.6 | Possession | 52.4 |
| 15 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 267 | Accurate Passes | 311 |
| 334 | Passes | 381 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 21 | Crosses | 11 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 31 | Long Balls | 46 |
| 12 | Accurate Long Balls | 17 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 7 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 12 |
| 13 | Tackles | 18 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 16 | Effective Clearances | 37 |
| 16 | Clearances | 37 |
Game Information
Competition: NWSL
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Attendance: 6,207
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Attendance: 6,207
NWSL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Wave FC | 13 | +6 | 25 |
| 2 | Utah Royals | 12 | +8 | 24 |
| 3 | Portland Thorns FC | 13 | +6 | 24 |
| 4 | Washington Spirit | 11 | +9 | 21 |
Line-Ups
Houston Dash (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Caroline DeLisle (GK) |
| 14 | Paige Nielsen |
| 4 | Leah Klenke  |
| 27 | Lisa Boattin |
| 15 | Avery Patterson |
| 22 | Kat Rader |
| 17 | Sarah Puntigam |
| 18 | Mary Hardin |
| 23 | Kate Faasse |
| 19 | Maggie Graham |
| 30 | Linda Ullmark |
Angel City FC (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 19 | Angelina Anderson (GK) |
| 14 | Nealy Martin |
| 11 | Sarah Gorden |
| 6 | Emily Sams |
| 15 | Evelyn Shores |
| 20 | Gisele Thompson |
| 16 | Carina Lageyre |
| 12 | Maiara Niehues |
| 17 | Kennedy Fuller |
| 99 | Taylor Suarez |
| 33 | Riley Tiernan |
NWSL News
USL Super League to flip calendar to align with NWSL
The USL Super League will flip its calendar to begin play in the spring and end its season in the fall beginning in 2027, which will align the Super League with the NWSL.
Japan vs. South Africa - Kick-off time, how to watch Banyana Banyana on Saturday
South Africa's Banyana Banyana will visit Japan at the Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium on Saturday in the first of two friendly matches as they continue their preparations for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Tabitha Chawinga stars in France while Temwa gets back to her best in NWSL
Malawi star Temwa Chawinga returned to her scorching best in May in the NWSL for the Kansas City Current, while her sister Tabitha Chawinga did the most for Lyon in France.
Audi Field to host NWSL 2026 Championship for second time in four years
Audi Field in Washington, D.C., will host the 2026 NWSL Championship on Nov. 21, the league announced on Wednesday.
USWNT's Trinity Rodman on Triple Espresso: 'Having my sisters back is amazing'
The self-proclaimed "Triple Espresso" of United States women's national team forwards Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson and Mallory Swanson trained together this week for the first time since the 2024 Olympics.