Match summary
North Carolina Courage defeated Houston Dash 1-0 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.
Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.
National Women's Soccer League · 2026 ·
Context
- Shell Energy Stadium — Houston, United States
- Attendance: 6,811 / 22,039 (30.9%)
- Referee: Matthew Corrigan
- Broadcast: NWSL+
Statistical analysis
In a tight contest, north Carolina Courage produced the highest xG total (1.46 to 1.24). North Carolina Courage created 1 big chances against 0. Houston Dash completed more passes (370 to 345), with 84% accuracy against 81%.
North Carolina Courage won a larger share of duels (56%). Houston Dash was more present in the opposition box (37 touches to 27). Houston Dash made 7 saves to 2.
Tactical approach
Houston Dash (4-4-2) · North Carolina Courage (3-4-3)
Houston Dash — Coach: Fabrice Gautrat · North Carolina Courage — Coach: Mak Lind
Starting lineups
Houston Dash · 4-4-2
Jane Campbell (Goalkeeper to watch), Leah Klenke, Paige Nielsen, Avery Patterson, Lisa Boattin, Danielle Colaprico, Margaret Graham, Linda Ullmark, Kat Rader, Kiki Van Zanten, Kate Faasse.
North Carolina Courage · 3-4-3
Ashley Sanchez, Kailen Sheridan (Goalkeeper to watch), Ryan Williams, Uno Shiragaki, Evelyn Ijeh, Payton Crawford, Manaka Matsukubo, Maycee Bell, Dani Weatherholt, Riley Jackson, Shinomi Koyama.
Highest-rated player
Jane Campbell earned the highest rating of the match (8.8) for Houston Dash. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
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