Match summary
Houston Dash defeated Angel City FC 2-1 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 · J9 ·
Context
- Shell Energy Stadium — Houston, United States
- Attendance: 6,207 / 22,039 (28.2%)
- Referee: Matt Trotter
Statistical analysis
In a tight contest, angel City FC produced the highest xG total (1.96 to 1.27). Angel City FC recorded more shots (15 to 10), including 3 on target against 6. Houston Dash created 3 big chances against 1.
Houston Dash completed more passes (311 to 273), with 82% accuracy against 81%. Houston Dash won a larger share of duels (54%). Angel City FC was more present in the opposition box (33 touches to 12).
Houston Dash made 10 interceptions and 52 recoveries. Angel City FC made 4 saves to 2.
Tactical approach
Houston Dash (4-2-3-1) · Angel City FC (5-3-2)
Houston Dash — Coach: Fabrice Gautrat · Angel City FC — Coach: Alexander Straus
Starting lineups
Houston Dash · 4-2-3-1
Lisa Boattin, Caroline DeLisle, Kate Faasse, Margaret Graham, Catherine Hardin, Leah Klenke, Paige Nielsen (Captain), Avery Patterson, Sarah Puntigam, Kat Rader, Linda Ullmark.
Angel City FC · 5-3-2
Kennedy Fuller, Angelina Anderson, Sarah L. Gorden (Captain), Carina Lageyre, Nealy Cameron Martin, Maiara Niehues, Emily Sams, Evelyn Shores, Taylor Suarez, Gisele Thompson, Riley Tiernan.
Highest-rated player
Kat Rader earned the highest rating of the match (8.0) for Houston Dash. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.