Match summary
Angel City FC 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 ·
Context
- BMO Stadium — Los Angeles, United States
- Attendance: 13,896 / 22,000 (63.2%)
- Referee: Mark Verso
- Broadcast: NWSL+
Statistical analysis
In a tight contest, houston Dash produced the highest xG total (1.88 to 1.33). Houston Dash recorded more shots (15 to 9), including 3 on target against 3. Houston Dash created 3 big chances against 2.
Angel City FC completed more passes (243 to 190), with 73% accuracy against 63%. Houston Dash won a larger share of duels (56%). Houston Dash was more present in the opposition box (26 touches to 18).
Angel City FC made 10 interceptions and 46 recoveries. Angel City FC made 2 saves to 1.
Tactical approach
Angel City FC (4-1-4-1) · Houston Dash (4-4-2)
Angel City FC — Coach: Alexander Straus · Houston Dash — Coach: Fabrice Gautrat
Starting lineups
Angel City FC · 4-1-4-1
Angelina Anderson (Goalkeeper), Emily Sams (Captain), Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir, Riley Tiernan, Evelyn Shores, Kennedy Fuller, Nealy Cameron Martin, Ary Borges, Gisele Thompson, Maiara Niehues, Savy King.
Houston Dash · 4-4-2
Jane Campbell (Goalkeeper), Leah Klenke, Malia Berkely, Paige Nielsen, Linda Ullmark, Kat Rader, Margaret Graham, Danielle Colaprico, Kiki Van Zanten, Makenzy Robbe, Avery Patterson.
Highest-rated player
Margaret Graham earned the highest rating of the match (7.3) for Houston Dash. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
