Sunday, April 26, 202602:00 AM
National Women's Soccer League2026
FT
Houston Dash
Houston Dash4-4-2
0-1
HT 0-1
North Carolina Courage
North Carolina Courage3-4-3
Main refereeMatthew Corrigan

NWSL+

Shell Energy Stadium

Houston, United States6,81122,039

Timeline

  1. First half
  2. 19'
    Uno ShiragakiYellow card
  3. 42'
  4. Second half
  5. Avery PattersonYellow card
    57'
  6. Clarissa Lariseycomes on for Kate FaasseSubstitution
    58'
  7. Malia Berkelycomes on for Lisa BoattinSubstitution
    58'
  8. 62'
    Chioma Okaforcomes on for Ashley SanchezSubstitution
  9. 64'
    Ally Schlegelcomes on for Payton CrawfordSubstitution
  10. 64'
    Hannah Betfortcomes on for Evelyn IjehSubstitution
  11. 77'
  12. 80'
    Carly Wickenheisercomes on for Chioma OkaforSubstitution
  13. Messiah Brightcomes on for Kiki Van ZantenSubstitution
    injury
    85'
  14. Paige NielsenYellow card
    90'+2
  15. Catherine Hardincomes on for Kat RaderSubstitution
    90'+8
  16. Full time
Official highlightsOfficial source

Match summary

North Carolina Courage defeated Houston Dash 1-0 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.

National Women's Soccer League · 2026 · Sunday, April 26, 2026

Context

  • Shell Energy Stadium — Houston, United States
  • Attendance: 6,811 / 22,039 (30.9%)
  • Referee: Matthew Corrigan
  • Broadcast: NWSL+

How the match unfolded

HT: 0–1

Ashley Sanchez (42') · Manaka Matsukubo.

Ally Schlegel (77').

Statistical analysis

In a tight contest, north Carolina Courage produced the highest xG total (1.46 to 1.24). North Carolina Courage created 1 big chances against 0. Houston Dash completed more passes (370 to 345), with 84% accuracy against 81%.

North Carolina Courage won a larger share of duels (56%). Houston Dash was more present in the opposition box (37 touches to 27). Houston Dash made 7 saves to 2.

Tactical approach

Houston Dash (4-4-2) · North Carolina Courage (3-4-3)

Houston Dash — Coach: Fabrice Gautrat · North Carolina Courage — Coach: Mak Lind

Highest-rated player

Jane Campbell earned the highest rating of the match (8.8) for HOU. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.

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