Houston Dash 2-2 San Diego Wave
Updated
It finished level: Houston Dash 2-2 San Diego Wave in the NWSL (Round 9) on Thu, 21 May 2026 at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas. Houston Dash goals: Kate Faasse 70', Kat Rader 89'. San Diego Wave goals: Dudinha 20', Trinity Byars 90'+5. Expected goals: 0.25-2.93. Possession: 41-59. Player of the match: Lia Godfrey (8.2).
Match report
Houston Dash 2-2 San Diego Wave: match report
It finished 2-2 between Houston Dash and San Diego Wave in NWSL on Thursday 21 May.
Dudinha put San Diego Wave ahead on 20' (0-1), Kate Faasse levelled for Houston Dash on 70' (1-1), Kat Rader restored Houston Dash's lead on 89' (2-1) and Trinity Byars levelled for San Diego Wave on 90+5' (2-2).
Houston Dash had 41% of the ball, shots were 4-19 (2-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.25-2.93. San Diego Wave will feel they deserved more.
Lia Godfrey (San Diego Wave FC) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 5,168. Referee: Gerald Flores.
Match stats
| Houston Dash | San Diego Wave | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 41 | 59 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.25 | 2.93 |
| Total shots | 4 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 7 | 41 |
| Big chances | 0 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 292 (77%) | 477 (89%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 2 | 9 |
| Total shots | 4 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 2 | 12 |
Lineups
Houston Dash (4-2-3-1): Jane Campbell, Leah Klenke, Malia Berkely, Paige Nielsen, Lisa Boattin, Danielle Colaprico, Cate Hardin, Avery Patterson, Kat Rader, Maggie Graham, Linda Ullmark
San Diego Wave (4-2-3-1): DiDi Haracic, Amelia Van Zanten, Kennedy Wesley, Kristen McNabb, Perle Morroni, Kenza Dali, Kimmi Ascanio, Melanie Barcenas, Lia Godfrey, Dudinha, Ludmila da Silva
Key events
- 20' · Goal · Dudinha (San Diego Wave)
- 23' · Yellow card · Avery Patterson (Houston Dash)
- 24' · Yellow card · Amelia Van Zanten (San Diego Wave)
- 32' · Yellow card · Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave)
- 46' · Substitution · Kate Faasse for Danielle Colaprico (Houston Dash)
- 56' · Substitution · Sarah Puntigam for Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash)
- 58' · Substitution · Gia Corley for Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave)
- 58' · Substitution · Trinity Byars for Ludmila da Silva (San Diego Wave)
- 58' · Substitution · Kiara Pickett for Amelia Van Zanten (San Diego Wave)
- 67' · Substitution · Allysha Chapman for Lisa Boattin (Houston Dash)
- 67' · Substitution · Sophie Schmidt for Linda Ullmark (Houston Dash)
- 70' · Goal · Kate Faasse (Houston Dash)
- 71' · Substitution · Gabi Portilho for Lia Godfrey (San Diego Wave)
- 83' · Substitution · Caroline DeLisle for Jane Campbell (Houston Dash)
- 83' · Substitution · Laurina Fazer for Kimmi Ascanio (San Diego Wave)
- 83' · Yellow card · Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave)
- 89' · Goal · Kat Rader (Houston Dash)
- 90' · Substitution · Tatum Wynalda for Dudinha (San Diego Wave)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Emina Ekic for Kat Rader (Houston Dash)
- 90'+8 · Yellow card · Laurina Fazer (San Diego Wave)
All-time head-to-head
4 league meetings since 2025: Houston Dash 2, draws 1, San Diego Wave 1.
Questions
Who won Houston Dash vs San Diego Wave?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (NWSL) on Thu, 21 May 2026.
When and where is Houston Dash vs San Diego Wave?
Thu, 21 May 2026, 00:00 UTC at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas, NWSL.
What is the head-to-head record between Houston Dash and San Diego Wave?
In 4 league meetings since 2025: Houston Dash 2 wins, 1 draws, San Diego Wave 1 wins (goals 10-10).