2025 Houston Dash season

Houston Dash
2025 season
Majority ownerTed Segal
President of Women's SoccerAngela Hucles Mangano
Head coachFabrice Gautrat
StadiumShell Energy Stadium, Houston
NWSL10th
2025 Copa Tejas Shield6th
Top goalscorerLeague: United States Yazmeen Ryan (4 goals}
All: United States Yazmeen Ryan (4 goals}
Highest home attendance6,406
Lowest home attendance5,084
Average home league attendance6,153
Biggest winSAN 0–3 HOU (9/7) NWSL
Biggest defeatWAS 4–0 HOU (9/28) NWSL
All statistics correct as of 00:51, November 5, 2025 (UTC).

The 2025 Houston Dash season was the team's twelfth season as an American professional women's soccer team in the National Women's Soccer League.

Season summary

Pre-season

Immediately following the 2024 season, the Houston Dash started their preparation for the 2025 NWSL Season.

Houston began the offseason by strengthening their roster, signing Delanie Sheehan from NJ/NY Gotham FC on December 4, 2024.[1] The next day, Houston started work to extend contracts to players, signing defender Avery Patterson for another three seasons with the team.[2] On December 6, 2024, Houston made two more roster moves agreeing to mutually terminate Elin Rubensson's contract[3] and offering a contract extension to Kiki Van Zanten for another two years with a mutual year option.[4]

On December 9, the Dash announced the hiring of Angela Hucles Mangano, formerly general manager of Angel City FC, to the new role of president of women's soccer. The role's duties included those of the general manager and chief of soccer operations.[5]

On December 10, 2024, Houston made a flurry of moves as they moved forward towards the 2025 season. They signed Christen Westphal in a trade with San Diego Wave FC, giving up a 2025 international slot and $14,000 in allocation money in the trade.[6] The team also extended contracts on defender Jyllissa Harris through the 2027 season with a mutual year option,[7] defender Allysha Chapman through the 2026 season with a mutual year option,[8] and forward Amanda West through the 2026 season with a mutual year contract.[9] Houston also announced the roster decision which included exercising the mutual option on midfielder Sophie Schmidt, unilateral option on goalkeeper Heather Hinz, and contract renewals of forward Michelle Alozie, defender Natalie Jacobs, defender Paige Nielsen, midfielder Bárbara Olivieri, and midfielder Sarah Puntigam. In addition to signings, Houston announced they had agreed to decline the mutual options of forward Paulina Gramaglia, midfielder Andressa, and defender Croix Soto. In addition goalkeeper Erin McKinney and midfielder Havana Solaun were out of contract. Lastly they agreed to mutual contract termination with forward Cece Kizer and midfielder Madison Ayson.[10]

On December 17, 2024, Houston announced they would be taking part in the Coachella Valley Invitational in February 2025 as part of their pre-season games.[11] December 27, 2024 Houston announced they had acquired Yazmeen Ryan.[12]

On January 3, 2025, Houston announced they had hired Fabrice Gautrat as the new head coach headed into the 2025 season.[13]

On January 17, 2025, Houston announced that they had signed Abby Smith. Smith was acquired on a trade with NJ/NY Gotham FC for $20,000 of intra-league transfer funds.[14] On January 21, 2025, Houston Dash announced the signing of midfielder Maggie Graham to a contract through 2027. Graham played her last five years at Duke and is the first collegiate players signed by Houston since the NWSL's new CBA.[15] On the same day, Houston announced the signing of midfielder Danielle Colaprico through the 2026 season.[16] On January 27, Houston announced the signing of forward Messiah Bright from Angel City FC for $100,000 in inter-league transfer funds.[17]

On February 2, Houston announced Tarciane had been traded to Lyon for an undisclosed record fee.[18] On February 10, 2025, Houston announced the signing of Swedish midfielder Evelina Duljan for the 2025 season.[19]

On March 4, Yuki Nagasato announced her retirement from professional football.[20]

March/April

Houston started their season at home with a 1–2 loss to the Washington Spirit, with Maggie Graham getting the first goal of her career.[21] In their first road game of the year, Houston secured their first win of the season, 2–1 against Chicago Stars FC on the back of goals by Paige Nielsen and Maggie Graham.[22] Houston returned home and earned their first clean sheet of the season, playing NJ/NY Gotham FC to a 0–0 draw.[23] Returning from the international break, Houston fell 1–3 to Angel City FC at home, with Bárbara Olivieri getting her first goal of the season.[24] Houston travelled to the undefeated Kansas City Current, falling 0–2 as Kansas City expanded their regular season undefeated streak to an NWSL record nine game.[25] Houston returned home for a two-game stand, facing Utah Royals FC, earning their first home win of the season 1–0.[26]

May/June

In their second game of the two game home stance, Houston fell to Racing Louisville FC 1–2 after two long weather delays.[27] Houston travelled to Seattle for their next match, earning a road victory over the Seattle Reign 1–0 on a goal by Graham in the second half.[28] Houston returned home to host Portland Thorns, falling 1–4, with the only goal coming from an Own goal.[29] The next week, Houston hosted Bay FC, earning a 2–2 draw on goals by Avery Patterson and Messiah Bright.[30] On May 30, Houston announced they had transferred Diana Ordóñez to Tigres Femenil for an undisclosed amount.[31] Houston fell in a defensive struggle against the Pride 0–1.[32] On June 12, Houston signed Ellie Ospeck on a short-term contract.[33] Houston hosted San Diego, but fell to the Wave 2–3, with goals from Olivieri and Ryan.[34] Houston ended the first half of the season with another loss falling to North Carolina 1–2 with a goal from Patterson, but lost Puntingam after getting two yellows, and being sent off.[35]

July/August

On July 22, Houston announced the signing of Canadian international forward Clarissa Larisey from Crystal Palace for an undisclosed fee. Larisey is signed through the 2027 season.[36] Houston returned from the summer break and earned a 2–2 against Bay FC. Getting goals from van Zanten and Schmidt.[37] Houston returned home and earned a dramatic 2–1 win against North Carolina with a stoppage time goal by Schmidt, adding to an earlier goal by van Zanten.[38] On July 11, Houston announced the signing of Italian International Defender Lisa Boattin for an undisclosed amount. Boattin is signed through the 2027 season.[39] On August 22, Houston traded Olivieri to expansion team Boston Legacy FC for $100,000, half of which will come in 2025 and half in 2026.[40] Houston extended their unbeaten streak to four games, earning a 1–1 draw against Seattle Reign, on a goal by Ryan.[41] Houston ended the month of August unbeaten with a 1–1 draw versus Louisville, on a goal by Duljan.[42]

September/October

Houston continued their good form, with a 3–0 road win versus San Diego. Goals were scored by Larisey, Ryan and Bright.[43] Houston earned a 1–0 win against Chicago on a goal by Ryan, breaking the Stars 8-game unbeaten run.[44] Houston travelled to the nation's capital, falling 0–4 to the Spirit, their worst defeat of the season to date.[45] Malia Berkely scored her first goal for Houston, but the team failed to secure all three points after giving up a late game goal, earning a 1–1 draw against Orlando at home.[46] Houston then travelled to California to face Angel City FC, falling 0–2, ending their chance for a playoff bid.[47] Houston then returned home to face league leading Kansas City, ending their 17 game unbeaten streak with a 1-0 win for their final home game of the season.[48] Houston ended their season with an 0–2 away loss to the Thorns.[49]

Roster

As of October 2, 2025.[50]

No. Name Nationality Position(s) Date of birth (age) Signed in Previous club Apps Goals
Goalkeepers
1Jane CampbellUnited StatesGKFebruary 17, 19952017United States Stanford Cardinal170
3Liz BeardsleyUnited StatesGKApril 23, 20032025United States Maryland00
35Abby SmithUnited StatesGKOctober 4, 19932025United States NJ/NY Gotham FC90
Heather HinzUnited StatesGKJuly 27, 20012024United States Virginia Tech Hokies00
Nadia CooperUnited StatesGKJanuary 19, 20032025United States Minnesota Aurora FC00
Defenders
2Allysha ChapmanCanadaDFJanuary 25, 19892018United States North Carolina Courage100
10Malia BerkelyUnited StatesDFFebruary 13, 19982025United States North Carolina Courage51
14Paige NielsenUnited StatesDFOctober 14, 19932024United States Angel City FC242
20Christen WestphalUnited StatesDFSeptember 2, 19932025United States San Diego Wave FC80
25Katie LindUnited StatesDFFebruary 15, 19942020Australia Perth Glory160
27Lisa BoattinItalyDFMay 3, 19972025Italy Juventus40
29RebecaBrazilDFSeptember 1, 20052025Brazil Cruzeiro00
42Anna HeilfertyUnited StatesDFApril 17, 19992025United States Washington Spirit40
Natalie JacobsUnited StatesDFAugust 16, 19972022Spain Real Betis Féminas150
Midfielders
5Zoe Matthews[a]JamaicaMFMay 25, 20072024United States Solar SC00
7Evelina DuljanSwedenMFMay 12, 20032025United States Orlando Pride FC121
8Delanie SheehanUnited StatesMFJanuary 13, 19992025United States NJ/NY Gotham FC241
12Kiki Van ZantenJamaicaMFAugust 25, 20012024United States Notre Dame Fighting Irish152
13Sophie Schmidt[b]CanadaMFJune 28, 19982019Germany FFC Frankfurt92
17Sarah PuntigamAustriaMFOctober 13, 19922023Germany FC Köln150
19Belle BriedeUnited StatesMFOctober 3, 19982024United States San Diego Wave FC00
23Maggie Graham[c]United StatesMFJuly 10, 20022025United States Duke193
24Danielle ColapricoUnited StatesMFMay 6, 19932025United States San Diego Wave FC230
89Chloe RickettsUnited StatesMFMay 23, 20072025United States Washington Spirit10
Bárbara OlivieriVenezuelaMFFebruary 24, 20022023Mexico Monterrey132
Forwards
6Messiah BrightUnited StatesFWDecember 12, 20002025United States Angel City FC242
9Clarissa LariseyCanadaFWJuly 2, 19992025England Crystal Palace91
11Yazmeen RyanUnited StatesFWFebruary 25, 19992025United States NJ/NY Gotham FC214
15Avery PattersonUnited StatesFWJune 14, 20022024United States North Carolina Tar Heels203
21Ryan GareisUnited StatesFWNovember 13, 19982022United States South Carolina Gamecocks171
22Michelle AlozieNigeriaFWApril 28, 19972021United States Tennessee Volunteers180
Ramona BachmannSwitzerlandFWDecember 25, 19902024France Paris Saint-Germain F.C. (women)20
Diana OrdóñezMexicoFWSeptember 26, 20012023United States North Carolina Courage30
Ellie OspeckUnited StatesFW2025United States Notre Dame00
  1. ↑ Under-18 Entry Mechanism
  2. ↑ Season ending injury on September 13
  3. ↑ Season ending injury on September 18

Transactions

Transfers in

Date Nat. Player Pos. Previous club Fee/notes Ref.
December 4, 2024 United States Delanie Sheehan MF United States NJ/NY Gotham FC 2026+ 1 year [1]
December 10, 2024 United States Christen Westphal DF United States San Diego Wave FC 2025 International slot and $14,000 Allocation Money [6]
December 27, 2024 United States Yazmeen Ryan FW United States NJ/NY Gotham FC Received Ryan and $80,000 inter-league trade funds in exchange for
$400,000 Allocation funds and a 2025 International slot
[12]
January 17, 2025 United States Abby Smith GK United States NJ/NY Gotham FC $20,000 Intra-league transfer funds [14]
January 21, 2025 United States Maggie Graham MF United States Duke Free Agent [15]
January 21, 2025 United States Danielle Colaprico MF United States San Diego Wave FC Free Agent [16]
January 27, 2025 United States Messiah Bright FW United States Angel City FC $100,000 Inter-league transfer money [17]
February 10, 2025 Sweden Evelina Duljan MF United States Orlando Pride FC Free Agent [19]
March 11, 2025 United States Liz Beardsley GK United States Maryland Short–term contract [51]
March 26, 2025 Brazil Rebeca (footballer) DF Brazil Cruzeiro 2027 + one-year option [52]
June 12, 2025 United States Ellie Ospeck FW United States Notre Dame Short-term contract [33]
July 22, 2025 Canada Clarissa Larisey FW United States Crystal Palace Transfer, undisclosed fee [36]
August 11, 2025 Italy Lisa Boattin DF Italy Juventus Transfer, undisclosed fee [39]
August 22, 2025 United States Nadia Cooper GK United States Minnesota Aurora Short–term contract [53]
September 12, 2025 United States Malia Berkely DF United States North Carolina Courage $75,000 in 2026 intra-league transfer funds [54]
September 12, 2025 United States Anna Heilferty DF United States Washington Spirit Short–term contract [55]
October 1, 2025 United States Chloe Ricketts MF United States Washington Spirit $15,000 in intra–league transfer funds [56]
United States Nadia Cooper GK United States Minnesota Aurora Free agent


Transfers out

Date Nat. Player Pos. Destination club Fee/notes Ref.
December 6, 2024 Sweden Elin Rubensson MF Sweden BK Häcken FF Mutual Contract Termination [3]
December 10, 2024 Argentina Paulina Gramaglia FW Spain CD Tenerife Mutual Option Declined [10]
Brazil Andressa MF Brazil Corinthians Mutual Option Declined [10][57]
United States Croix Soto DF Canada AFC Toronto Mutual Option Declined [10][58]
United States Erin McKinney GK United States Fort Lauderdale United FC Out of Contract [10][59]
Jamaica Havana Solaun MF Out of Contract [10]
United States Cece Kizer FW United States NJ/NY Gotham FC Mutual Contract Termination [10][60]
United States Madison Ayson MF Australia Canberra United FC Mutual Contract Termination [10][61]
February 2, 2025 Brazil Tarciane DF France Lyon Undisclosed Fee [18]
March 3, 2025 Japan Yuki Nagasato FW N/A Retired [20]
May 30, 2025 Mexico Diana Ordóñez FW Mexico Tigres Femenil Undisclosed Fee [31]
June 30, 2025 United States Ellie Ospeck FW United States San Diego Wave FC End of short–term contract [62]
June 30, 2025 Venezuela Bárbara Olivieri MF United States Boston Legacy FC $100,000 [40]
September 12, 2025 Switzerland Ramona Bachmann FW Mutual agreement [55]
September 12, 2025 United States Natalie Jacobs DF United States North Carolina Courage Transfer [54]
September 18, 2025 United States Nadia Cooper GK United States Houston Dash End of short–term contract [63]

Loan out

No. Pos. Player Loaned to Start End Source
18 GK United States Heather Hinz United States Fort Lauderdale United FC November 9, 2024 February 16, 2025 [64]
33 DF United States Jyllissa Harris Canada Ottawa Rapid FC March 10, 2025 December 31, 2025 [65]
16 FW Canada Amanda West Canada AFC Toronto April 4, 2025 August 18, 2025 [66]
29 DF Brazil Rebeca Spain Dux Logroño August 19, 2025 June 30, 2025 [67]
5 DF United States Zoe Matthews Spain Dux Logroño August 20, 2025 June 30, 2025 [68]

New contracts

Date Pos. No. Player Contract until Ref.
December 5, 2024 DF 30 United States Avery Patterson 2027 [2]
December 6, 2024 MF 12 Jamaica Kiki Van Zanten 2026 + 1 mutual year [4]
December 10, 2024 DF 33 United States Jylissa Harris 2027 + 1 mutual year [7]
December 10, 2024 DF 2 Canada Allysha Chapman 2026 + 1 mutual year [8]
December 10, 2024 FW 16 Canada Amanda West 2026 + 1 mutual year [9]
December 10, 2024 MF 13 Canada Sophie Schmidt Exercised mutual option through 2025 [10]
GK 18 United States Heather Hinz Exercised unilateral option through 2025
FW 11 United States Michelle Alozie Contract Renewal
DF 4 United States Natalie Jacobs Contract Renewal
DF 7 United States Paige Nielsen Contract Renewal
MF 15 Venezuela Bárbara Olivieri Contract Renewal
MF 17 Austria Sarah Puntigam Contract Renewal
December 18, 2024 MF 19 United States Belle Briede 2025 [69]
DF 20 United States Christen Westphal 2026 + 1 mutual year
June 4, 2025 FW 6 United States Messiah Bright 2026 + 1 mutual year [70]
June 30, 2025 GK 3 United States Liz Beardsley 2027 + 1 mutual year [71]

Staff

As of 4 June 2025[72]

Role Name
PresidentUnited States Jessica O'Neill
President of Women's soccerUnited States Angela Hucles Mangano[73]
Head coachUnited States Fabrice Gautrat[13]
Assistant coachUnited States Ricky Clarke[74]
Assistant coachUnited States Jaime Frias[75]
Goalkeeping coachUnited States Eric Klenofsky[76]
Assistant goalkeeping coachUnited States Megan Kinneman[77]
Assistant coach
Video analyst
United States Hiro Suzuki
Technical DirectorSweden Pablo Piñones Arce[78]
Equipment managerUnited States Paloma Paez

Non-competitive fixtures

Preseason

Win Draw Loss
Date Opponent Venue Location Result[a] Scorers
February 16 San Diego Wave FC Coachella Valley Invitational Indio, California 0–0
February 22 Portland Thorns FC Coachella Valley Invitational Indio, California 3–2 Gareis X 2
Bright

Midseason

Date Opponent Venue Location Result[b] Scorers
July 8 Monterrey Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 4–0 Sheehan 24'
Patterson
Graham 73'
Van Zanten 87'
July 20 Carolina Ascent FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 2–0 Sheehan 30'
Jacobs 76'
  1. ↑ Houston Dash score written first
  2. ↑ Houston Dash score written first

Competitive fixtures

2025 National Women's Soccer League season

Regular-season standings

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
8 Gotham FC (C) 26 9 9 8 35 25 +10 36 Playoffs and CONCACAF W Champions Cup
9 North Carolina Courage 26 9 8 9 37 39 −2 35
10 Houston Dash 26 8 6 12 27 39 −12 30
11 Angel City FC 26 7 6 13 31 41 −10 27
12 Utah Royals 26 6 7 13 28 42 −14 25
Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total goal difference; 3) total wins; 4) total goals scored; 5) head-to-head points; 6) head-to-head goals scored; 7) fewest disciplinary points; 8) coin toss (if 2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (if ≥3 clubs tied).
(C) Champions

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
26 8 6 12 27 41  −14 30 4 4 5 15 19  −4 4 2 7 12 22  −10

Last updated: November 2, 2025.
Source: NWSLsoccer.com

Matchday1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526
StadiumHAHHAHHAHHAHAAHAHAAAHAHAHA
ResultLWDLLWLWLDLLLDWWDDWLWLDLWL
Position136610101012121212121212121210111191091010101010
Updated to match(es) played on November 2, 2025. Source: NWSL
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Legend

Win Draw Loss Postponed

League

Win Draw Loss
Matchday Date Opponent Venue Location Result[a] Scorers Attendance Referee Position
1 March 14 Washington Spirit Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 1–2 Graham 74' Matthew Thompson 13th
2 March 23 Chicago Stars FC SeatGeek Stadium Bridgeview, Illinois 2–1 Nielsen 20'
Graham 64'
3,376 Iryna Petrunok 6th
3 March 28 NJ/NY Gotham FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 0–0 Shawn Tehini 6th
4 April 12 Angel City FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 1–3 Olivieri 61' Jaclyn Metz 10th
5 April 19 Kansas City Current CPKC Stadium Kansas City, Missouri 0–2 11,500 Ekaterina Koroleva 10th
6 April 25 Utah Royals FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 1–0 Sheehan 80' 5,084 Adorae Monroy 10th
7 May 2 Racing Louisville FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 1–2 Patterson 8' 5,765 Marie Durr 12th
8 May 11 Seattle Reign Lumen Field Seattle, Washington 0–1 Graham 57' Alyssa Nichols 12th
9 May 16 Portland Thorns Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 1–4 Own goal 6,217 Shawn Tehini 12th
10 May 24 Bay FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 2–2 Patterson 33'
Bright 88'
5,595 Alexandra Billeter 12th
11 June 7 Orlando Pride Inter&Co Stadium Orlando, Florida 0–1 9,766 Benjamin Meyer 12th
12 June 13 San Diego Wave FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 2–3 Olivieri 61'
Ryan 68'
6,241 Greg Dopka 12th
13 June 21 North Carolina Courage WakeMed Soccer Park Cary, North Carolina 1–2 Patterson 1' 6,624 Calin Radosav 12th
14 August 2 Bay FC PayPal Park San Jose, California 2–2 Van Zanten 72'
Schmidt 80'
15,002 12th
15 August 8 North Carolina Courage Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 2–1 Van Zanten 39'
Schmidt 90+5'
5,409 Shawn Tehini 12th
16 August 17 NJ/NY Gotham FC Sports Illustrated Stadium Harrison, New Jersey 2–1 Sonnett 51' (OG)
Alozie 90+3'
7,519 Elijio Arreguin 10th
17 August 24 Seattle Reign Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 1–1 Ryan 47' 5,481 Iryna Petrunok 11th
18 August 29 Racing Louisville FC Lynn Family Stadium Louisville, Kentucky 1–1 Duljan 90+1' 6,095 Matthew Rodman 11th
19 September 7 San Diego Wave FC Snapdragon Stadium San Diego, California 3–0 Larisey 17'
Ryan 45'
Bright 77'
15,626 Thomas Snyder 9th
20 September 14 Utah Royals FC America First Field Sandy, Utah 0–2 Marie Durr 10th
21 September 19 Chicago Stars FC Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 1–0 Ryan 28' Abdou Ndiaye 9th
22 September 28 Washington Spirit Audi Field Washington D.C. 0–4 12,715 Alexandra Billeter 10th
23 October 3 Orlando Pride Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 1–1 Berkely 62' 6,406 John Griggs 10th
24 October 12 Angel City FC BMO Stadium Los Angeles, California 0–2 Matthew Corrigan 10th
25 October 18 Kansas City Current Shell Energy Stadium Houston, Texas 1–0 Gareis 69' 8,436 Iryna Petrunok 10th
26 November 2 Portland Thorns Providence Park Portland, Oregon 0–2 Matthew Thompson 10th
  1. ↑ Houston Dash score written first

Awards and honors

Rookie of the Month

Month Player Ref.
March United States Maggie Graham [79]

End-of-season awards

Award Winner Ref
Most Valuable Player United States Avery Patterson [80]
Players’ Player of the Year United States Katie Lind
Golden Boot Mexico Yazmeen Ryan
Defender of the Year United States Paige Nielsen
Newcomer of the Year United States Yazmeen Ryan
Young Player of the Year Venezuela Maggie Graham

See also

References

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