2024 Houston Dash season
Houston Dash 2024 soccer season
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The 2024 Houston Dash season was the team's eleventh season as an American professional women's soccer team in the National Women's Soccer League.
| 2024 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Majority owner | Ted Segal | ||
| President | Jessica O'Neill | ||
| Head coach | Fran Alonso | ||
| Stadium | Shell Energy Stadium, Houston | ||
| NWSL | 14th | ||
| 2024 NWSL Playoffs | DNQ | ||
| 2024 Copa Tejas Shield | 6th | ||
| Summer Cup | Group stage | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Diana Ordóñez (5) All: Diana Ordóñez (5) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 8,600 | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 4,438 | ||
| Average home league attendance | 6,329 | ||
| Biggest win | HOU 3–0 NCC (5/24) (NWSL) | ||
| Biggest defeat | NC 5–1 HOU (3/16) (NWSL) | ||
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| All statistics correct as of 15:49, November 3, 2024 (UTC). | |||
Season
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Pre-season
Immediately following the 2023 Houston Dash season, Houston Dash started their preparation for the 2024 NWSL Season. On November 20, 2023, the Dash announced their roster decisions headed into the 2024 season. Houston exercised contract options on Emily Alvarado, Madelyn Desiano, Jyllissa Harris, Sophie Hirst, Savannah Madden, Bárbara Olivieri, Sarah Puntigam, Cameron Tucker and Paulina Gramaglia, who will stay on loan for the 2024 season. The club will also exercise the option for Allysha Chapman, who is on maternity leave at the time of the announcement. Lindsi Jennings' option was not picked up. Joelle Anderson is out of contract. New contracts were not offered to Ella Dederick, Makamae Gomera-Stevens, and Devon Kerr and they leave the club as restricted free-agents. Caprice Dydasco, Shea Groom, Emily Curran, María Sánchez, and Marisa Viggiano are also released as free agents.[1] On December 12, 2023, the Dash traded Joelle Anderson to Bay FC for $25,000 and protection in the 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft. The Dash also traded Cameron Tucker to Utah Royals FC for $50,000 and protection in the 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft.[2] On December 18, 2023, the Dash traded $50,000 to the Utah Royals FC for Sierra Enge, before trading her to San Diego Wave FC in exchange for Belle Briede, the natural third round draft pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft, and $60,000.[3] The following day, the Dash continued their offseason moves by resigning María Sánchez to a three-year contract with an option for a fourth[4] for a record breaking 1.5 million dollars.[5]
On January 12, 2023, the Dash announced the signing of free agent Yūki Nagasato, a veteran forward who spent the last season with the Chicago Red Stars.[6] Later that day, the Dash drafted five players in the 2024 NWSL Draft. In the second round the team drafted forward Avery Patterson from North Carolina and midfielder Kiki Van Zanten from Notre Dame. In the third round the team drafted forward Amanda West from Pittsburgh and goalkeeper Heather Hinz from South Carolina. In the fourth round the team drafted defender Alyssa Bourgeois from Santa Clara.[7] On January 17, 2024, Houston Dash announced they had made a trade to acquire forward Cece Kizer from the Kansas City Current in addition to a 2024 international roster spot in exchange for Nichelle Prince.[8] On February 23, 2024, the Dash announced they had agreed to a contract extension through the 2025 season.[9] On February 27, 2024, the Dash announced they had added three Under-18 signings. Goalkeeper Olivia Geller, a high school senior signed with Texas Christian University and forwards Ayva Jordan, a U.S. Youth international, and Zoe Miles, a Houston native. In addition, the team signed goalkeeper Alia Skinner, who spent last season with Virginia Tech. Along with the signings, the Dash came to terms with Ally Prisock to terminate her final year with the team.[10] On March 13, Houston announced the signing Swedish international Elin Rubensson from BK Häcken.[11]
March/April
Houston started the season on the road suffering a 5–1 loss to the North Carolina Courage.[12] Houston's first home game of the season saw a record breaking crowd of 8,600 fans and ended in a 0–0 draw against Racing Louisville on the back of Jane Campbell's career high 10 saves.[13] In their next game, the Dash picked up their first win af the season against Bay FC in a 3–2 road win against the expansion team.[14] On April 3, Houston announced they had signed Swiss international forward Ramona Bachmann form Paris Saint–Germain for an undisclosed amount.[15] On April 12, Houston fell 3–1 to the Washington Spirit after a pre-game celebration to commemorate their 10th anniversary.[16] On the trade deadline day, Houton made multiple changes to their squad. In the biggest move, Houston traded María Sánchez to San Diego Wave FC for $300,000 in Intra-League fund, $200,000 in Allocation Money, and international slots for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.[17] In addition to Sánchez, Houston traded Emily Alvarado to Portland Thorns FC for $35,000 in Allocation Money and a potential $50,000 more based on certain metrics achieved.[18] Houston also added Paige Nielsen to their team, bringing veteran leadership to their back line.[19] After the flurry of moves, Houston faced Portland Thorns, losing on the road 4–1.[20] On April 23, the Dash signed another Defender, getting Tarciane from Corinthians.[21] Houston ended the month of April with a 0–0 draw against Utah Royals.[22]
May/June
The Dash started the month of May with a 1–1 draw against the Kansas City Current on a goal by Amanda West, after a 4-hour weather delay.[23] In a midweek game on 8 May, Houston dropped three points to NJ/NY Gotham FC on a 8th minute goal by Lynn Williams.[24] On May 12, Houston went on the road to California to capture a 1–0 win against Angel City FC on a goal by the Angel City player Paige Nielsen.[25] In a shortened turn around, Houston returned home to play the Portland Thorns FC on May 17, losing 2–0.[26] In their sixth home match of the season, Houston earned their first home win, in a impressive 3–0 over North Carolina Courage.[27] Coming out of the international break, Houston faced RAcing Louisville, falling 2–0 on the road.[28] Houston returned home to face Angel City and earned a 0–0 draw in a hard fought game, that ended with Jane Campbell making a double save on the goal line that concern about lack of goal line technology in the NWSL.[29] On 20 June, Houston announced Jane Campbell (soccer) had signed a contract extension through the 2027 season, with an option for the 2028 season.[30] Earning their sixth clean sheet of the season, Houston played San Diego Wave to a 0–0 draw.[31] Houston closed out the month by losing 2–0 on the road to the Kansas City Current.[32]
July/August
Houston started the month of July by closing out a two-game road trip with a loss to the Red Stars 1–0.[33] Returning to NWSL play, Houston hosted the Orlando Pride, who come in on a 17-game unbeaten streak. Houston failed to end that streak, falling 0–1 against the Pride.[34] Houston closed out the month of August, falling 1–3 to the Utah Royals, and dropping to the bottom of the table.[35]
Summer Cup
Houston started the 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup with a road loss against Kansas City Currant, 3–1.[36] Returning home to play two games against Mexican sides, Houston captured a 2–1 win over Tigres UANL on goals from Sarah Puntigam and Babera Olivieri.[37] Securing their second win of the Summer Cup, Houston earned a 2–0 win against C.F. Pachuca on goals from Andressa and Diana Ordóñez.[38]
September/October
Houston fell 2–1 o NJ/NY Gotham on he road, giving up a late goal. Diana Ordóñez scoring Houston's only goal in he 17th minute.[39] In their next game, Houston lost 3–0 in a dominating performance by the Washington Spirit.[40] Houston earned a 1–0 victory a home against he Seattle Reign on a 50th minute goal by Yuki Nagasato.[41] Houston went on the road to Orlando falling 3–1 to the Pride. The loan goal for Houston was scored by Nagasato.[42] On October 1, 2024, Houston announced that they had reached an agreement with head coach Fran Alonso to part ways. The team also announced that Rickey Clarke would serve as interim coach as the new General Manager works to hire a new coach.[43] Facing Chicago at home, Houston fell 0–2, officially becoming eliminated from post season changes.[44] Houston went on the road and earned a 2–0 win against San Diego Wave.[45] Houston split the series on the road with a 2–1 loss to the Seattle Reign.[46] Houston fell 2–3 to playoff bound Bay FC in the final game of the season. Houston had goals by Olivieri and Patterson, but Bay FC put three in the back of the net on a brace by Racheal Kundananji.[47]
Roster
As of October 4, 2024[update].[48]
| No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of birth (age) | Signed in | Previous club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||||
| 1 | Jane Campbell |  | GK | February 17, 1995 | 2017 | Stanford Cardinal | 25 | 0 |
| 18 | Heather Hinz | | GK | July 27, 2001 | 2024 | Virginia Tech Hokies | 4 | 0 |
| 23 | Savannah Madden | | GK | February 2, 1999 | 2023 | Texas Longhorns | 0 | 0 |
| 40 | Erin McKinney | | GK | 2024 | Wisconsin | 1 | 0 | |
| 99 | Emily Alvarado |  | GK | June 9, 1998 | 2023 |  Stade de Reims Féminines | 0 | 0 |
| Olivia Geller[a] | | GK | January 4, 2007 | 2024 | Southlake Carroll High School | 0 | 0 | |
| Alia Skinner | | GK | April 2, 2002 | 2024 | Virginia Tech Hokies | 0 | 0 | |
| Defenders | ||||||||
| 2 | Allysha Chapman |  | DF | January 25, 1989 | 2018 | North Carolina Courage | 10 | 0 |
| 3 | Tarciane |  | DF | May 27, 2003 | 2024 | Corinthians | 12 | 0 |
| 4 | Natalie Jacobs | | DF | August 16, 1997 | 2022 |  Real Betis Féminas | 19 | 1 |
| 7 | Paige Nielsen | | DF | October 14, 1993 | 2024 | Angel City FC | 23 | 1 |
| 22 | Croix Soto | | DF | January 2, 2001 | 2024 | Kansas City Current | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | Katie Lind | | DF | February 15, 1994 | 2020 |  Perth Glory | 0 | 0 |
| 33 | Jyllissa Harris | | DF | April 8, 2000 | 2023 | South Carolina Gamecocks | 14 | 0 |
| 50 | Gabriela Guillén |  | DF | March 1, 1992 | 2024 | Dallas Trinity FC | 0 | 0 |
| Madelyn Desiano | | DF | February 18, 2000 | 2023 | UCLA Bruins | 0 | 0 | |
| Courtney Petersen | | DF | October 28, 1997 | 2023 | Orlando Pride | 18 | 0 | |
| Midfielders | ||||||||
| 6 | Havana Solaun |  | MF | February 23, 1993 | 2023 | North Carolina Courage | 6 | 1 |
| 10 | Andressa | | MF | November 10, 1992 | 2023 |  Roma | 25 | 2 |
| 12 | Kiki Van Zanten | | MF | August 25, 2001 | 2024 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 4 | 0 |
| 13 | Sophie Schmidt | | MF | June 28, 1998 | 2019 |  FFC Frankfurt | 26 | 0 |
| 15 | Bárbara Olivieri |  | MF | February 24, 2002 | 2023 | Monterrey | 26 | 5 |
| 17 | Sarah Puntigam |  | MF | October 13, 1992 | 2023 | FC Köln | 23 | 0 |
| 19 | Belle Briede | | MF | October 3, 1998 | 2024 | San Diego Wave FC | 19 | 0 |
| 20 | Sophie Hirst | | MF | February 25, 2000 | 2023 | Harvard Crimson | 9 | 0 |
| 26 | Madison Ayson | | MF | 2024 | Xavier | 3 | 0 | |
| 31 | Elin Rubensson |  | MF | May 11, 1993 | 2024 | BK Häcken | 15 | 0 |
| 51 | Gracie Brian | | MF | August 28, 2001 | 2024 | Dallas Trinity FC | 0 | 0 |
| Forwards | ||||||||
| 5 | Cece Kizer | | FW | August 7, 1997 | 2024 | Kansas City Current | 7 | 0 |
| 9 | Diana Ordóñez | | FW | September 26, 2001 | 2023 | North Carolina Courage | 26 | 7 |
| 11 | Michelle Alozie |  | FW | April 28, 1997 | 2021 | Tennessee Volunteers | 24 | 0 |
| 14 | Yūki Nagasato |  | FW | July 15, 1987 | 2024 | Chicago Red Stars | 26 | 3 |
| 16 | Amanda West | | FW | February 11, 2001 | 2024 | Pittsburgh Panthers | 18 | 1 |
| 21 | Ryan Gareis | | FW | November 13, 1998 | 2022 | South Carolina Gamecocks | 7 | 0 |
| 27 | Zoe Matthews[a] | | FW | May 25, 2007 | 2024 | Solar SC | 2 | 0 |
| 28 | Ramona Bachmann |  | FW | December 25, 1990 | 2024 | Paris Saint-Germain F.C. (women) | 12 | 2 |
| 29 | Madison Wolfbauer | | FW | August 1, 1999 | 2024 |  Keflavík ÍF | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Avery Patterson | | FW | June 14, 2002 | 2024 | North Carolina Tar Heels | 29 | 1 |
| María Sánchez | | FW | February 20, 1996 | 2021 | UANL | 4 | 0 | |
| Ayva Jordan[a] | | FW | October 24, 2007 | 2024 | Slammers FC HB Koge (ECNL) | 0 | 0 | |
Transactions
2024 NWSL Draft
Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. The 2024 NWSL Draft will be held on January 12, 2024.
| Round | Pick | Nat. | Player | Pos. | College | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5[a] | N/A | |||||
| 2 | 5 (19) | | Avery Patterson | FW | North Carolina | Signed three-year deal through 2026 | [7][50] |
| 2 | 7 (21)[b] | | Kiki Van Zanten | MF | Notre Dame | [7] | |
| 3 | 5 (33)[c] | N/A | |||||
| 3 | 8 (36)[d] | | Amanda West | FW | Pittsburgh | Signed one-year agreement with one year option | [7][50] |
| 3 | 10 (38)[e] | | Heather Hinz | GK | South Carolina | [7] | |
| 3 | 12 (40)[f] | N/A | |||||
| 4 | 5 (47) | | Alyssa Bourgeois | DF | Santa Clara | [7] |
- Notes
- Houston Dash → North Carolina Courage. North Carolina Courage acquired the No. 8 pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft, the natural first-round pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft, a 2023 international spot, and $100,000 in allocation money from Houston Dash in exchange for Diana Ordóñez and the No. 30 pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft.[49]
- Washington Spirit → Utah Royals FC → Houston Dash. Houston Dash acquired the No. 21 pick from Utah Royals FC for $120,000. Utah Royals FC has previously received the Washington Spirit's natural second round pick for protection in the 2024 expansion draft protection.[51]
- Houston Dash → Portland Thorns FC. Portland Thorns FC acquired the natural third-round pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft and $10,000 in allocation money from Houston Dash in exchange for the No. 48 pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft.[52][53]
- Orlando Pride → Houston Dash. Houston Dash acquired Courtney Petersen and the natural third-round pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft from Orlando Pride in exchange for $65,000 allocation money.[54]
- North Carolina Courage → Houston Dash. Houston Dash acquired the No.38 pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft, from North Carolina Courage in exchange for the No. 40 pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft and $10,000 in allocation money.[7]
- San Diego Wave FC → Houston Dash → North Carolina Courage. North Carolina Courage acquired the No. 40 pick and $10,000 from Houston Dash in exchange for the No 38 pick. Previously, Houston Dash acquired Belle Briede, the natural third-round pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft, and $60,000 allocation money from San Diego Wave FC in exchange for Sierra Enge.[55][7]
Transfers in
| Date | Nat. | Player | Pos. | Previous club | Fee/notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2023 | |
Sierra Enge | MF | Bay FC |
$50,000 | [3] |
|
Belle Briede | MF | San Diego Wave FC |
Traded with San Diego Wave FC for Sierra Enge | ||
| December 18, 2023 | |
María Sánchez | FW | Houston Dash |
Free agent | [4] |
| January 12, 2024 | |
Yūki Nagasato | FW | Chicago Red Stars |
Free agent | [6] |
| January 17, 2024 | |
Cece Kizer | FW | Kansas City Current |
Trade for Nichelle Prince | [8] |
| February 27, 2024 | |
Olivia Geller | GK | Southlake Carroll High School |
Under-18 Entry Mechanism | [10] |
|
Ayva Jordan | FW | Slammers FC HB Koge (ECNL) |
Under-18 Entry Mechanism | ||
|
Zoe Miles | FW | Solar SC |
Under-18 Entry Mechanism | ||
|
Alia Skinner | GK | Virginia Tech |
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| March 13, 2024 | |
Elin Rubensson | MF | BK Häcken |
[11] | |
|
Croix Soto | DF | Kansas City Current |
[50] | ||
| April 2, 2024 | |
Ramona Bachmann | FW | Paris Saint-Germain |
Undisclosed | [15] |
| April 20, 2024 | |
Paige Nielsen | DF | Angel City FC |
$50,000 in Allocation Money $50,000 in Intra-League Transfer Funds |
[19] |
| April 23, 2024 | |
Tarciane | DF | Corinthians |
Undisclosed | [21] |
| June 6, 2024 | |
Erin McKinney | GK | Wisconsin |
Undisclosed | [56] |
| July 19, 2024 | |
Madison Wolfbauer | FW | Keflavík ÍF |
National Team Replacement Contract | [57] |
Loan in
| No. | Pos. | Player | Loaned from | Start | End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | DF | Gabriela Guillén |
Dallas Trinity FC |
September 21, 2024 | [58] | |
| 51 | MF | Gracie Brian |
Dallas Trinity FC |
September 21, 2024 |
Transfers out
| Date | Nat. | Player | Pos. | Destination club | Fee/notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2023 | |
Lindsi Jennings | DF | Option not exercised | [1] | |
|
Ella Dederick | GK | Not offered contracts - Restricted Free Agent | [1] | ||
|
Makamae Gomera-Stevens | MF | Not offered contracts - Restricted Free Agent | [1] | ||
|
Devon Kerr | DF | Not offered contracts - Restricted Free Agent | [1] | ||
|
Caprice Dydasco | DF | Bay FC |
Free Agent | [1][59] | |
|
Shea Groom | MF | Chicago Red Stars |
Free Agent | [1][60] | |
|
Emily Curran | MF | Free Agent | [1] | ||
|
María Sánchez | FW | Houston Dash |
Free Agent | [1][4] | |
|
Marisa Viggiano | MF | Racing Louisville FC |
Free Agent | [1][61] | |
| December 12, 2023 | |
Joelle Anderson | FW | Bay FC |
$25,000 | [2] |
|
Cameron Tucker | FW | Utah Royals FC |
$50,000 | ||
| December 17, 2023 | |
Sierra Enge | MF | San Diego Wave FC |
$60,000 and Third round draft pick and Belle Briede | [3] |
| January 17, 2024 | |
Nichelle Prince | FW | Kansas City Current |
Trade for Cece Kizer | [8] |
| February 27, 2024 | |
Ally Prisock | DF | Agreed to mutually terminate contract | [10] | |
| April 20, 2024 | |
María Sánchez | FW | San Diego Wave FC |
$300,000 in Intra-League Transfer Fund $200,000 in Allocation Money 2024 and 2025 international slots |
[17] |
| April 20, 2024 | |
Emily Alvarado | GK | Portland Thorns FC |
$35,000 in Allocation Money $50,000 in money if metrics met |
[18] |
| August 30, 2024 | |
Courtney Petersen | DF | Racing Louisville FC |
$45,000 in Allocation Money | [62] |
Loan out
| No. | Pos. | Player | Loaned to | Start | End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FW |  Paulina Gramaglia |
Red Bull Bragantino |
January 1, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | [1] | |
| 18 | GK | Heather Hinz |
Fort Lauderdale United FC |
November 9, 2024 | February 16, 2025 | [63] |
New contracts
| Date | Pos. | No. | Player | Contract until | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2023 | FW | 7 | María Sánchez |
2026 + 1yr option | [4] |
| February 24, 2024 | FW | 5 | Cece Kizer |
2025 | [9] |
| June 20, 2024 | GK | 1 | Jane Campbell |
2027 + 1yr option | [30] |
| August 27, 2024 | DF | 7 | Paige Nielsen |
2028 | [64] |
Staff
Non-competitive fixtures
Preseason
| February 16 | Houston Dash | 0–2 | Costa Rica | Houston, Texas |
| Report |
Competitive fixtures
2024 National Women's Soccer League season
Regular-season standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | San Diego Wave FC | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 24 | 35 | −11 | 25 |
| 11 | Utah Royals | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 22 | 40 | −18 | 25 |
| 12 | Angel City FC | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 29 | 42 | −13 | 24[a] |
| 13 | Seattle Reign FC | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 27 | 44 | −17 | 23 |
| 14 | Houston Dash | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 20 | 42 | −22 | 20 |
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 |
| 26 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 20 | 45 | −25 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 12 | −5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 33 | −20 |
Last updated: November 2, 2024.
Source: NWSLsoccer.com
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Legend
| Win | Draw | Loss | Postponed |
Results by matchday
League
- Houston Dash score written first
NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup
| Matchday | Date | Opponent | Venue | Location | Result[a] | Scorers | Attendance | Referee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 20 | Kansas City Current |
CPKC Stadium | Kansas City, Missouri | 1–3 | Nagasato 20' | Corbyn May | |
| 2 | July 27 | Tigres UANL |
Shell Energy Stadium | Houston, Texas | 2–1 | |||
| 3 | August 1 | C.F. Pachuca |
Shell Energy Stadium | Houston, Texas | 2–0 | |||
- Houston Dash score written first
Awards and honors
Save of the week
| Week | Player | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sarah Puntigam |
[70] |
Goal of the week
| Week | Player | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Yūki Nagasato |
[71] |
End-of-season awards
| Award | Winner | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player | Jane Campbell |
[72] |
| Players’ Player of the Year | Jane Campbell | |
| Golden Boot | Diana Ordóñez | |
| Defender of the Year | Paige Nielsen | |
| Newcomer of the Year | Avery Patterson | |
| Young Player of the Year | Bárbara Olivieri |