Enemy Scouting Report - NJ/NY Gotham FC
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The Houston Dash secured their first win of the season last week with a crucial road victory over the Chicago Stars. It also marked the first three points under new head coach Fabrice Gautrat, whose influence is already evident as the Dash look significantly improved from previous seasons.
Now, Houston aims to build on that momentum and secure their first home win of the campaign as they host NJ/NY Gotham FC. This matchup carries plenty of intrigue, given the strong ties between the two clubs. Juan Carlos Amorós has coached both teams, and the Dash added three former Gotham players in the offseason—two of whom, Yazmeen Ryan and Delanie Sheehan, have already made an impact in Houston.
On the flip side, Gotham now features CeCe Kizer, who departed Houston on a sour note after her second stint with the club. The forward will be eager to make her presence felt at Shell Energy Stadium and will no doubt have extra motivation to find the back of the net against her former team. Meanwhile, on the other end of the pitch, Gotham’s Spanish striker Esther González—who netted 10 goals last season—is still searching for her first of 2025.
Can the Dash bring their recent road success back to Shell Energy Stadium to claim their first home victory of 2025? The stage is set for an exciting showdown in Houston.
Gotham FC Record: 0W-1D-1L
Results in the last 30 days:
March 15 - Seattle Reign 1-1 Gotham FC
March 23 - Gotham FC 0-2 Orlando Pride
Last Match Staring XI (from fotmob.com)
2025 Roster
Goalkeepers: Shelby Hogan, Ryan Campbell, Ann-Katrin Berger
Defenders: Bruninha, Lilly Reale, Emily Sonnett, Tierna Davidson, Mandy Freeman, Jess Carter
Midfielders: Jaelin Howell, Taryn Torres, Nealy Martin, Rose Lavelle, Sofia Cook, Stella Nyamekye
Forwards: Cecelia Kizer, Esther Gonzalez, Geyse, Sarah Schupansky, Ella Stevens, Mak Whitman, Gabi Portilho, Jessica Silva, Midge Purce, Khyah Harper
Will the Dash capitalize on their road success and claim their first home victory of the season?
