Houston Dash

Houston Dash

12th in NWSL
USWNT debutants ranked: All 24 players with first caps under Emma Hayes USWNT debutants ranked: All 24 players with first caps under Emma Hayes

The USWNT roster has undergone sweeping change under coach Emma Hayes. Let's rank the new players by how likely it is they'll represent the U.S. at the next World Cup.

NWSL's Michelle Alozie hopes WAFCON leads to more African players in US league NWSL's Michelle Alozie hopes WAFCON leads to more African players in US league

Nigeria's Michelle Alozie -- on the books of Houston Dash -- believes the quality of the talent at WAFCON could lead to more NWSL teams prioritising Africans in recruitment plans.

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Michelle Alozie's stoppage time winner sends Nigeria to WAFCON final at expense of South Africa Michelle Alozie's stoppage time winner sends Nigeria to WAFCON final at expense of South Africa

A goal deep into extra time by Houston Dash midfielder Michelle Alozie sent Nigeria to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final, ending South Africa's dream of a back-to-back title.

Which celebrities own an NWSL team? Which celebrities own an NWSL team?

Many celebrities are investing in NWSL franchises, including Kevin Durant, Serena Williams, Patrick Mahomes and more.

Can the NWSL expand to 32 teams like the NFL? Should it? Can the NWSL expand to 32 teams like the NFL? Should it?

"Crazy," "dangerous" or inevitable? The NWSL's commissioner vows to follow the NFL's path to 32 teams. But questions linger, including from execs inside the league.

Ranking the 10 NWSL and WSL players at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations Ranking the 10 NWSL and WSL players at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations

From superstars like Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda, to Gotham FC teen rookie Stella Nwamekye, here are 10 players at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations that will be familiar to NWSL and English Women's Super League fans.

NWSL reveals 2026 season framework, June World Cup break NWSL reveals 2026 season framework, June World Cup break

The NWSL announced on Wednesday that it will not play games next June for the start of the 2026 World Cup, which will be predominantly played in the United States.

FIFPRO on women's ACL tears: Fix pitch, shrink calendar FIFPRO on women's ACL tears: Fix pitch, shrink calendar

Breaking the cycle of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in women's football requires a shift in the conversation away from biological differences such as wide hips and hormonal fluctuations during menstruation, according to experts.

NWSL Power Rankings: Kansas City, San Diego clear at the top NWSL Power Rankings: Kansas City, San Diego clear at the top

Heading into the summer break, Kansas City Current and San Diego Wave are setting the standard. That and more in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.

NWSL Power Rankings: Can anyone stop Kansas City? NWSL Power Rankings: Can anyone stop Kansas City?

When the Kansas City Current are firing on all cylinders, there's no stopping them. That and more in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.

NWSL Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Kansas City Curre.. 14 +21 36
2 Orlando Pride 13 +10 25
3 San Diego Wave FC 13 +9 24
4 Seattle Reign FC 14 +6 24
5 Washington Spirit 13 +2 23
6 Portland Thorns F.. 13 +7 22
7 Racing Louisville.. 14 -5 20
8 Gotham FC 14 +5 19
9 North Carolina Co.. 13 -2 18
10 Bay FC 13 -3 15
11 Angel City FC 14 -6 15
12 Houston Dash 13 -9 11
13 Chicago Stars FC 14 -17 7
14 Utah Royals 13 -18 5
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
23 Maggie Graham 3 13 1
15 Avery Patterso.. 3 9 0
10 Bárbara Olivie.. 2 13 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
21 Ryan Gareis 3 13 0
10 Bárbara Olivie.. 2 13 2
8 Delanie Sheeha.. 1 13 1