Match preview: Houston Dash – Portland Thorns FC
Match overview
Houston Dash host Portland Thorns FC in National Women's Soccer League 2026. The fixture is part of matchday 27. The match is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026. It is due to be played at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, United States, a venue with a capacity of 22,039.
Competition position
Houston Dash sit 11th with 33 points after 28 matches. Their record is 9 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 13 loss(es), with 37 goals scored, 40 conceded and a goal difference of -3.
Portland Thorns FC sit 7th with 46 points after 28 matches. Their record is 13 win(s), 7 draw(s) and 8 loss(es), with 46 goals scored, 39 conceded and a goal difference of +7. That position currently falls in the “NWSL Playoffs” zone.
Recent form
Across their 5 most recent matches played before this fixture, Houston Dash have 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 loss(es). They scored 8 goals, conceded 7 and recorded 0 clean sheet(s).
In their latest known match before this fixture, Houston Dash beat Chicago Stars FC 3-1 in National Women's Soccer League.
Across their 5 most recent matches played before this fixture, Portland Thorns FC have 2 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 loss(es). They scored 9 goals, conceded 7 and recorded 1 clean sheet(s).
In their latest known match before this fixture, Portland Thorns FC beat North Carolina Courage 1-0 in National Women's Soccer League.
Head-to-head record
The data available before kick-off contains 1 direct meeting(s) between Houston Dash and Portland Thorns FC: 0 win(s) for Houston Dash, 1 draw(s) and 0 win(s) for Portland Thorns FC. The aggregate goal count is 1 to 1 from the perspective of the current fixture. The latest available meeting ended 1-1 between Portland Thorns FC and Houston Dash in National Women's Soccer League.
Players to watch
Kiki Van Zanten is Houston Dash's leading scorer in the individual ranking available before the match, with 4 goal(s). In goal, Jane Campbell has 48 save(s), 3 clean sheet(s) in the competition data available before kick-off.
Olivia Moultrie is Portland Thorns FC's leading scorer in the individual ranking available before the match, with 5 goal(s). In goal, Mackenzie Arnold has 42 save(s), 6 clean sheet(s) in the competition data available before kick-off.
Coaches and practical information
Portland Thorns FC are coached by Robert Vilahamn. The listed broadcast information for the match is: NWSL+.
Houston Dash · Portland Thorns FC · National Women's Soccer League · 2026