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===Pre-season=== ===Pre-season===
Immediately following the ], the ] started their preparation for the ]. Houston began the offseason by strengthening their roster, signing ] from ] on December 4, 2024.<ref name=Sheehan>{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2024 |title=Houston Dash sign NWSL Champion Delanie Sheehan through 2026 season |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-sign-nwsl-champion-delanie-sheehan-through-2026-season |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> The next day, Houston started work to extend contracts to players, signing defender ] for another three seasons with the team.<ref name=Patterson>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2024 |title=Houston Dash signs Defender Avery Patterson to Contract Extension |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-signs-defender-avery-patterson-to-contract-extension |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> On December 6, 2024, Houston made two more roster moves agreeing to mutually terminate ]'s contract<ref name=Rubensson>{{Cite web |date=December 6, 2024 |title=Houston Dash and Midfielder Elin Rubensson Mutually Agree to Contract Termination |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-and-midfielder-elin-rubensson-mutually-agree-to-contract-termination |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> and offering a contract extension to ]] for another two years with a mutual year option.<ref name=VanZanten>{{Cite web |date=December 6, 2024 |title=Houston Dash Sign Midfielder Kiki Van Zanten to Contract Extension |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-sign-midfielder-kiki-van-zanten-to-contract-extension |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> On December 10, 2024, Houston made a flurry of moves as they moved forward towards the 2025 season. They signed ] in a trade with ], giving up a 2025 international slot and $14,000 in allocation money in the trade.<ref name=Westhphal>{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2024 |title=Houston Dash Acquire Christen Westphal in Trade with San Diego Wave FC |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-acquire-christen-westphal-in-trade-with-san-diego-wave-fc |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> The team also extended contracts on defender Jylissa Harris through the 2027 season with a mutual year option,<ref name=Harris>{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2024 |title=Houston Dash Sign Defender Jyllissa Harris to New Contract |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-sign-defender-jyllissa-harris-to-new-contract |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> defender ] through the 2026 season with a mutual year option,<ref name=Chapman>{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2024 |title=Houston Dash Sign Defender Allysha Chapman to New Contract |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-sign-defender-allysha-chapman-to-new-contract |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> and forward ] through the 2026 season with a mutual year contract.<ref name=West>{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2024 |title=Houston Dash Sign Forward Amanda West to New Contract |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-sign-forward-amanda-west-to-new-contract |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> Houston also announced the roster decision which included exercising the mutual option on midfielder ], unilateral option on goalkeeper Heather Hinz, and contract renewals of forward ], defender ], defender ], midfielder ], and midfielder ]. In addition to signings, Houston announced they had agreed to decline the mutual options of forward ], midfielder ], and defender ]. In addition goalkeeper Erin McKinney and midfielder ] were out of contract. Lastly they agreed to mutual contract termination with forward ] and midfielder Madison Ayson.<ref name=RosterDecisions>{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2024 |title=Houston Dash Announce Roster Updates |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-announce-roster-updates-x9872 |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> On December 17, 2024, Houston announced they would be taking part in the ] in February 2025 as part of their pre-season games.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 17, 2024 |title=Houston Dash to Compete at the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-to-compete-at-the-2025-coachella-valley-invitational |access-date=December 17, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> December 27, 2024 Houston announced they had acquired ].<ref name=Ryan>{{Cite web |date=December 27, 2024 |title=Houston Dash Acquire Two-Time NWSL Champion Yazmeen Ryan from NJ/NY Gotham FC |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-acquire-two-time-nwsl-champion-yazmeen-ryan-from-nj-ny-gotham-fc |access-date=December 27, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dynamo FC |language=en}}</ref> Immediately following the ], the ] started their preparation for the ]. Houston began the offseason by strengthening their roster, signing ] from ] on December 4, 2024.<ref name=Sheehan>{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2024 |title=Houston Dash sign NWSL Champion Delanie Sheehan through 2026 season |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-sign-nwsl-champion-delanie-sheehan-through-2026-season |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> The next day, Houston started work to extend contracts to players, signing defender ] for another three seasons with the team.<ref name=Patterson>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2024 |title=Houston Dash signs Defender Avery Patterson to Contract Extension |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-signs-defender-avery-patterson-to-contract-extension |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> On December 6, 2024, Houston made two more roster moves agreeing to mutually terminate ]'s contract<ref name=Rubensson>{{Cite web |date=December 6, 2024 |title=Houston Dash and Midfielder Elin Rubensson Mutually Agree to Contract Termination |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-and-midfielder-elin-rubensson-mutually-agree-to-contract-termination |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> and offering a contract extension to ] for another two years with a mutual year option.<ref name=VanZanten>{{Cite web |date=December 6, 2024 |title=Houston Dash Sign Midfielder Kiki Van Zanten to Contract Extension |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-sign-midfielder-kiki-van-zanten-to-contract-extension |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> On December 10, 2024, Houston made a flurry of moves as they moved forward towards the 2025 season. They signed ] in a trade with ], giving up a 2025 international slot and $14,000 in allocation money in the trade.<ref name=Westhphal>{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2024 |title=Houston Dash Acquire Christen Westphal in Trade with San Diego Wave FC |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-acquire-christen-westphal-in-trade-with-san-diego-wave-fc |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> The team also extended contracts on defender Jylissa Harris through the 2027 season with a mutual year option,<ref name=Harris>{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2024 |title=Houston Dash Sign Defender Jyllissa Harris to New Contract |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-sign-defender-jyllissa-harris-to-new-contract |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> defender ] through the 2026 season with a mutual year option,<ref name=Chapman>{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2024 |title=Houston Dash Sign Defender Allysha Chapman to New Contract |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-sign-defender-allysha-chapman-to-new-contract |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> and forward ] through the 2026 season with a mutual year contract.<ref name=West>{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2024 |title=Houston Dash Sign Forward Amanda West to New Contract |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-sign-forward-amanda-west-to-new-contract |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> Houston also announced the roster decision which included exercising the mutual option on midfielder ], unilateral option on goalkeeper Heather Hinz, and contract renewals of forward ], defender ], defender ], midfielder ], and midfielder ]. In addition to signings, Houston announced they had agreed to decline the mutual options of forward ], midfielder ], and defender ]. In addition goalkeeper Erin McKinney and midfielder ] were out of contract. Lastly they agreed to mutual contract termination with forward ] and midfielder Madison Ayson.<ref name=RosterDecisions>{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2024 |title=Houston Dash Announce Roster Updates |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-announce-roster-updates-x9872 |access-date=December 11, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> On December 17, 2024, Houston announced they would be taking part in the ] in February 2025 as part of their pre-season games.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 17, 2024 |title=Houston Dash to Compete at the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-to-compete-at-the-2025-coachella-valley-invitational |access-date=December 17, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dash |language=en}}</ref> December 27, 2024 Houston announced they had acquired ].<ref name=Ryan>{{Cite web |date=December 27, 2024 |title=Houston Dash Acquire Two-Time NWSL Champion Yazmeen Ryan from NJ/NY Gotham FC |url=https://www.houstondynamofc.com/houstondash/news/houston-dash-acquire-two-time-nwsl-champion-yazmeen-ryan-from-nj-ny-gotham-fc |access-date=December 27, 2024 |publisher=Houston Dynamo FC |language=en}}</ref>


== Roster == == Roster ==

Revision as of 06:23, 28 December 2024

Houston Dash 2025 soccer season
Houston Dash
2025 season
Majority ownerTed Segal
President of Women's SoccerAngela Hucles
StadiumShell Energy Stadium, Houston
Summer CupGroup stage
Average home league attendance0
Home colors Away colors
← 20242026 →
All statistics correct as of 21:22, December 11, 2024 (UTC).

The 2025 Houston Dash season will be 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. The next day, Houston started work to extend contracts to players, signing defender Avery Patterson for another three seasons with the team. On December 6, 2024, Houston made two more roster moves agreeing to mutually terminate Elin Rubensson's contract and offering a contract extension to Kiki Van Zanten for another two years with a mutual year option. 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. The team also extended contracts on defender Jylissa Harris through the 2027 season with a mutual year option, defender Allysha Chapman through the 2026 season with a mutual year option, and forward Amanda West through the 2026 season with a mutual year contract. 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. 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. December 27, 2024 Houston announced they had acquired Yazmeen Ryan.

Roster

As of December 27, 2024.

No. Name Nationality Position(s) Date of birth (age) Signed in Previous club Apps Goals
Goalkeepers
1 Jane Campbell United States GK (1995-02-17) February 17, 1995 (age 29) 2017 United States Stanford Cardinal 0 0
18 Heather Hinz United States GK (2001-07-27) July 27, 2001 (age 23) 2024 United States Virginia Tech Hokies 0 0
Defenders
2 Allysha Chapman Canada DF (1989-01-25) January 25, 1989 (age 35) 2018 United States North Carolina Courage 0 0
3 Tarciane Brazil DF (2003-05-27) May 27, 2003 (age 21) 2024 Brazil Corinthians 0 0
4 Natalie Jacobs United States DF (1997-08-16) August 16, 1997 (age 27) 2022 Spain Real Betis Féminas 0 0
7 Paige Nielsen United States DF (1993-10-14) October 14, 1993 (age 31) 2024 United States Angel City FC 0 0
25 Katie Lind United States DF (1994-02-15) February 15, 1994 (age 30) 2020 Australia Perth Glory 0 0
33 Jyllissa Harris United States DF (2000-04-08) April 8, 2000 (age 24) 2023 United States South Carolina Gamecocks 0 0
Midfielders
12 Kiki Van Zanten Jamaica MF (2001-08-25) August 25, 2001 (age 23) 2024 United States Notre Dame Fighting Irish 0 0
13 Sophie Schmidt Canada MF (1998-06-28) June 28, 1998 (age 26) 2019 Germany FFC Frankfurt 0 0
15 Bárbara Olivieri Venezuela MF (2002-02-24) February 24, 2002 (age 22) 2023 Mexico Monterrey 0 0
17 Sarah Puntigam Austria MF (1992-10-13) October 13, 1992 (age 32) 2023 Germany FC Köln 0 0
19 Belle Briede United States MF (1998-10-03) October 3, 1998 (age 26) 2024 United States San Diego Wave FC 0 0
27 Zoe Matthews Jamaica MF (2007-05-25) May 25, 2007 (age 17) 2024 United States Solar SC 0 0
30 Avery Patterson United States MF (2002-06-14) June 14, 2002 (age 22) 2024 United States North Carolina Tar Heels 0 0
Forwards
9 Diana Ordóñez Mexico FW (2001-09-26) September 26, 2001 (age 23) 2023 United States North Carolina Courage 0 0
11 Michelle Alozie Nigeria FW (1997-04-28) April 28, 1997 (age 27) 2021 United States Tennessee Volunteers 0 0
14 Yūki Nagasato Japan FW (1987-07-15) July 15, 1987 (age 37) 2024 United States Chicago Red Stars 0 0
16 Amanda West Canada FW (2001-02-11) February 11, 2001 (age 23) 2024 United States Pittsburgh Panthers 0 0
21 Ryan Gareis United States FW (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998 (age 26) 2022 United States South Carolina Gamecocks 0 0
28 Ramona Bachmann Switzerland FW (1990-12-25) December 25, 1990 (age 34) 2024 France Paris Saint-Germain F.C. (women) 0 0
Yazmeen Ryan United States FW (1999-02-25) February 25, 1999 (age 25) 2025 United States NJ/NY Gotham FC 0 0
  1. Under-18 Entry Mechanism

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
December 10, 2024 United States Christen Westphal DF United States San Diego Wave FC 2025 International slot and $14,000 Allocation Money
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


Transfers out

Date Nat. Player Pos. Destination club Fee/notes Ref.
December 6, 2024 Sweden Elin Rubensson MF Mutual Contract Termination
December 10, 2024 Argentina Paulina Gramaglia FW Mutual Option Declined
Brazil Andressa MF Mutual Option Declined
United States Croix Soto DF Mutual Option Declined
United States Erin McKinney GK Out of Contract
Jamaica Havana Solaun MF Out of Contract
United States Cece Kizer FW Mutual Contract Termination
United States Madison Ayson MF Mutual Contract Termination

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, 2024

New contracts

Date Pos. No. Player Contract until Ref.
December 5, 2024 DF 30 United States Avery Patterson 2027
December 6, 2024 MF 12 Jamaica Kiki Van Zanten 2026 + 1 mutual year
December 10, 2024 DF 33 United States Jylissa Harris 2027 + 1 mutual year
December 10, 2024 DF 2 Canada Allysha Chapman 2026 + 1 mutual year
December 10, 2024 FW 16 Canada Amanda West 2026 + 1 mutual year
December 10, 2024 MF 13 Canada Sophie Schmidt Exercised mutual option through 2025
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 Canada Belle Briede 2025
DF United States Christen Westphal 2026 + 1 mutual year

Staff

As of 11 December 2023

Role Name
President United States Jessica O'Neill
General manager Vacant
Head coach United States Ricky Clarke (interim)
Goalkeeping coach United States Eric Klenofsky
Assistant coach
Video analyst
United States Hiro Suzuki
Technical Director Sweden Pablo Piñones Arce
Equipment manager United States Paloma Paez

Non-competitive fixtures

Preseason

Date Opponent Venue Location Result Scorers Attendance Referee
February 16 San Diego Wave FC Coachella Valley Invitational Indio, California
February 22 Portland Thorns FC Coachella Valley Invitational Indio, California

Competitive fixtures

2025 National Women's Soccer League season

Main article: 2025 National Women's Soccer League season


Results summary

Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0  0

Last updated: November 2, 2024.
Source: NWSLsoccer.com

Matchday1
Stadium0
Result0
Position0
Updated to match(es) played on November 2, 2024. Source: NWSL
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Legend

Win Draw Loss Postponed
Results by matchday

League

Matchday Date Opponent Venue Location Result Scorers Attendance Referee Position
1
  1. Houston Dash score written first
  2. Houston Dash score written first

NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup

Main article: 2025 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup
Matchday Date Opponent Venue Location Result Scorers Attendance Referee
1
  1. Houston Dash score written first


See also

References

  1. ^ "Houston Dash sign NWSL Champion Delanie Sheehan through 2026 season". Houston Dash. December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  2. ^ "Houston Dash signs Defender Avery Patterson to Contract Extension". Houston Dash. December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  3. ^ "Houston Dash and Midfielder Elin Rubensson Mutually Agree to Contract Termination". Houston Dash. December 6, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  4. ^ "Houston Dash Sign Midfielder Kiki Van Zanten to Contract Extension". Houston Dash. December 6, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  5. ^ "Houston Dash Acquire Christen Westphal in Trade with San Diego Wave FC". Houston Dash. December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  6. ^ "Houston Dash Sign Defender Jyllissa Harris to New Contract". Houston Dash. December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  7. ^ "Houston Dash Sign Defender Allysha Chapman to New Contract". Houston Dash. December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  8. ^ "Houston Dash Sign Forward Amanda West to New Contract". Houston Dash. December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  9. ^ "Houston Dash Announce Roster Updates". Houston Dash. December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  10. "Houston Dash to Compete at the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational". Houston Dash. December 17, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  11. ^ "Houston Dash Acquire Two-Time NWSL Champion Yazmeen Ryan from NJ/NY Gotham FC". Houston Dynamo FC. December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  12. "Club – Players". HoustonDynamoFC.com.
  13. "Houston Dash Loan Goalkeeper Heather Hinz to Fort Lauderdale United FC". Houston Dash. November 9, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  14. "Houston Dash Announce Two New Contracts". Houston Dash. December 18, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  15. "Staff". Houston Dynamo. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  16. Kassouf, Jeff (July 25, 2024). "Houston Dash fire GM Alex Singer with team in 12th place". ESPN. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  17. Laymance, Reid (October 1, 2024). "Houston Dash move on from coach Fran Alonso who had been on leave since June". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  18. "Houston Dash Add Eric Klenofsky to Technical Staff". Houston Dynamo. July 31, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  19. "Houston Dash Appoint Pablo Piñones-Arce as Technical Director". www.HoustonDynamoFC.com. Houston Dash. March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.

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