Saturday, April 4, 202602:30 AM
National Women's Soccer League2026
FT
Houston Dash
Houston Dash4-4-2
4-3
HT 1-1
Racing Louisville FC
Racing Louisville FC4-2-3-1
Main refereeAlexandra Billeter

NWSL+

Shell Energy Stadium

Houston, United States5,44222,039

Timeline

  1. First half
  2. 19'
    Ellie JeanPenalty awardedVAR
  3. 23'
    Taylor Flint0-1Penalty scored
  4. Kat Rader1-1Penalty scored
    39'
  5. Paige NielsenYellow card
    45'+5
  6. Second half
  7. 48'
  8. 50'
  9. 56'
    Macey HodgeYellow card
  10. 67'
  11. 69'
    Katie O'KaneYellow card
  12. Sarah Puntigamcomes on for Danielle ColapricoSubstitution
    71'
  13. 71'
    Rachel Hillcomes on for Ella HaseSubstitution
  14. 71'
    Audrey McKeencomes on for Emma SearsSubstitution
  15. Clarissa Lariseycomes on for Messiah BrightSubstitution
    75'
  16. Jane CampbellYellow card
    76'
  17. 81'
  18. Lisa Boattincomes on for Malia BerkelySubstitution
    86'
  19. Sarah Puntigam4-3Penalty scored
    90'+9
  20. 90'+9
    Avery Ciorbucomes on for Macey HodgeSubstitution
  21. Avery PattersonYellow card
    90'+12
  22. Full time
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Match summary

Houston Dash defeated Racing Louisville FC 4-3 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.

National Women's Soccer League · 2026 · Saturday, April 4, 2026

Context

  • Shell Energy Stadium — Houston, United States
  • Attendance: 5,442 / 22,039 (24.7%)
  • Referee: Alexandra Billeter
  • Broadcast: NWSL+

How the match unfolded

HT: 1–1

Taylor Flint (23' P), Kat Rader (39' P), Sarah Weber (48'), Kiki Van Zanten (50') · Danielle Colaprico, Kiki Van Zanten (67'), Taylor Flint (81'), Sarah Puntigam (90+9' P).

Statistical analysis

In a tight contest, racing Louisville FC controlled 54% of the ball against 46%. Houston Dash produced the highest xG total (3.17 to 2.43). Houston Dash recorded more shots (24 to 8), including 5 on target against 4.

Racing Louisville FC completed more passes (274 to 239), with 73% accuracy against 73%. Racing Louisville FC made 8 interceptions and 56 recoveries.

Tactical approach

Houston Dash (4-4-2) · Racing Louisville FC (4-2-3-1)

Houston Dash — Coach: Juan Carlos Amorós · Racing Louisville FC — Coach: Bev Yanez

Highest-rated player

Kiki Van Zanten earned the highest rating of the match (10.0) for HOU. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.

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