Dash return home for Pride Night match against Angel City: What to watch for
(image via Houston Dash)
The Houston Dash are bak home to host Angel City FC at Shell Energy Stadium tonight. The Dash currently sit in 11th place after a 2-0 loss away to Racing Louisville last week. Angel City FC, in 12th place, also suffered a recent defeat away to NY/NJ Gotham FC.
When: Saturday, June 15 | 8:30 PM CT kickoff
Where: Shell Energy Stadium; Houston, Texas
TV/Stream: ION
Pride Night
Throughout Pride Month, the Houston Dash are celebrating with various events. Events like the flag raising at Shell Energy Stadium, Dash Bash Kickoff, Faces of Pride Festival, and the Pride 365 Festival highlight the team’s strong community involvement. The upcoming matchday will prominently feature Pride Night, including a Pride themed crossbody bag giveaway for the first 2,500 fans. Defender Paige Nielsen spoke this week about why this match means so much to her.
Replay of the Last Encounter
Despite last week’s loss, the Dash delivered a solid performance for most of the game until conceding the first goal. Several factors likely contributed to the defeat, including a quick turnaround from the international window, limited training sessions, travel, and injuries sustained during the break. With a full week of rest, training, and recovering players, the Dash are poised to rebound and focus on securing their second home win and second win over Angel City, after Nielsen stunned them with a last-minute goal in their first meeting.
Angel City's Form
Following their last-minute loss to the Dash earlier this season, Angel City FC has struggled with a four-game winless streak, comprising three losses and one draw. In the competitive NWSL environment, every match presents a challenge. Angel City has shown vulnerability in defense while also grappling to convert scoring opportunities. Failure to control the game may lead to consequences against a Dash team gaining momentum with each match.
Availability Report
Houston Dash – Out: Ryan Gareis (meternity leave), Katie Lind (maternity leave), Havana Solaun (knee), Kiki Van Zanten (SEI - foot), Cece Kizer (knee), Sophie Hirst (ankle)
Angel City FC – Out: Jun Endo (SEI - knee), Katie Johnson (knee), Christen Press (SEI - knee); Questionable: Ali Riley (upper leg), M.A. Vignola (knee)
Predicted Lineup
