Match summary
Washington Spirit defeated Houston Dash 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 · J11 ·
Context
- Audi Field — Washington, D.C., United States
- Attendance: 15,792 / 20,000 (79.0%)
- Referee: Danielle Chesky
Statistical analysis
In a tight contest, washington Spirit controlled 57% of the ball against 43%. Washington Spirit produced the highest xG total (3.17 to 0.83). Washington Spirit recorded more shots (18 to 6), including 6 on target against 3.
Houston Dash created 3 big chances against 2. Washington Spirit completed more passes (421 to 308), with 87% accuracy against 85%. Houston Dash won a larger share of duels (54%).
Washington Spirit was more present in the opposition box (20 touches to 12). Houston Dash made 7 interceptions and 34 recoveries.
Tactical approach
Washington Spirit (4-1-4-1) · Houston Dash (4-2-3-1)
Washington Spirit — Coach: Adrián González · Houston Dash — Coach: Fabrice Gautrat
Starting lineups
Washington Spirit · 4-1-4-1
Rebeca Bernal, Élisabeth Tsé, Sofia Cantore, Lucia Di Guglielmo, Hal Hershfelt, Rosemonde Kouassi, Sandy MacIver, Trinity Rodman, Tara Rudd, Leicy Santos, Andi Sullivan (Captain).
Houston Dash · 4-2-3-1
Lisa Boattin, Jane Campbell (Captain), Danielle Colaprico, Margaret Graham, Leah Klenke, Paige Nielsen, Avery Patterson, Sarah Puntigam, Kat Rader, Linda Ullmark, Kiki Van Zanten.
Highest-rated player
Trinity Rodman earned the highest rating of the match (9.0) for Washington Spirit. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
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