2024 Houston Dash season explained

Club:Houston Dash
Season:2024
Ownertitle:Majority owner
Owner:Ted Segal
Chrtitle:President
Chairman:Jessica O'Neill
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Manager:Fran Alonso
Stdtitle:Stadium
Stadium:Shell Energy Stadium, Houston
League:NWSL
League Result:12th
Cup1:2024 NWSL Playoffs
Cup2:2024 Shield
Cup3:2024 Copa Tejas Shield
Cup3 Result:5th
Cup4:Summer Cup
Cup4 Result:Group stage
League Topscorer:Diana Ordóñez (4)
Season Topscorer:Diana Ordóñez (4)
Highest Attendance:8,600
Lowest Attendance:4,438
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Prevseason:2023
Nextseason:2025
Updated:22:54, July 7, 2024 (UTC)
American:yes

The 2024 Houston Dash season is the team's eleventh season as an American professional women's soccer team in the National Women's Soccer League.

Season

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 the 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] Houston started the 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup with a road loss against Kansas City Currant, 3–1.[34]

Roster

.[35]

NameNationalityPosition(s)Date of birth (age)Signed inPrevious clubGoals
Goalkeepers
1 17 February 1995 2017 16 0
23 Savannah Madden 2 February 1999 2023 0 0
40 Erin McKinney 2024 1 0
99 9 June 1998 2023 0 0
Olivia Geller 4 January 2007 2024 0 0
Alia Skinner 2 April 2002 2024 0 0
Defenders
2 25 January 1989 2018 1 0
3 Madelyn Desiano 18 February 2000 2023 5 0
4 16 August 1997 2022 13 1
7 14 October 1993 2024 12 1
8 28 October 1997 2023 15 0
25 15 February 1994 2020 0 0
33 Jyllissa Harris 8 April 2000 2023 4 0
2 January 2001 2024 1 0
27 May 2003 2024 0 0
Midfielders
6 23 February 1993 2023 4 1
10 10 November 1992 2023 15 0
12 25 August 2001 2024 4 0
13 28 June 1998 2019 16 0
15 24 February 2002 2023 15 1
17 13 October 1992 2023 12 0
19 3 October 1998 2024 11 0
20 25 February 2000 2023 7 0
26 Madison Ayson 2024 1 0
31 11 May 1993 2024 8 0
Forwards
5 7 August 1997 2024 5 0
9 26 September 2001 2023 17 4
11 28 April 1997 2021 15 0
14 15 July 1987 2024 14 1
16 11 February 2001 2024 14 1
21 13 November 1998 2022 0 0
28 Ramona Bachmann25 December 1990 2024 10 1
29 Madison Wolfbauer 1 August 1999 2024 Keflavík ÍF 1 0
30 14 June 2002 2024 17 0
20 February 1996 2021 4 0
Ayva Jordan (16) 2024 Slammers FC HB Koge (ECNL) 0 0
Zoe Miles (15) 2024 Solar SC 0 0

Transactions

2024 NWSL Draft

See main article: 2024 NWSL Draft.

Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. The 2024 NWSL Draft will be held on January 12, 2024.

RoundPickPlayerCollegeStatusRef.
15N/A
25 (19) Avery PattersonFWNorth CarolinaSigned three-year deal through 2026[36]
27 (21) Kiki Van ZantenMFNotre Dame
35 (33)N/A
38 (36) Amanda WestFWPittsburghSigned one-year agreement with one year option
310 (38) Heather HinzGKSouth Carolina
312 (40)N/A
45 (47) Alyssa BourgeoisDFSanta Clara
Notes

Transfers in

DatePlayerPrevious clubFee/notes
December 17, 2023 Sierra EngeMF Bay FC$50,000
Belle BriedeMF San Diego Wave FCTraded with San Diego Wave FC for Sierra Enge
December 18, 2023 María SánchezFW Houston DashFree agent
January 12, 2024Yūki NagasatoFW Chicago Red StarsFree agent
January 17, 2024 Cece KizerFW Kansas City CurrentTrade for Nichelle Prince
February 27, 2024 Olivia GellerGK Southlake Carroll High SchoolUnder-18 Entry Mechanism
Ayva JordanFW Slammers FC HB Koge (ECNL)Under-18 Entry Mechanism
Zoe MilesFW Solar SCUnder-18 Entry Mechanism
Alia SkinnerGK Virginia Tech
March 13, 2024 Elin RubenssonMF BK Häcken
Croix SotoDF Kansas City Current
April 2, 2024Ramona BachmannFW Paris Saint-GermainUndisclosed
April 20, 2024 Paige NielsenDF Angel City FC$50,000 in Allocation Money
$50,000 in Intra-League Transfer Funds
April 23, 2024 TarcianeDF CorinthiansUndisclosed
June 6, 2024 Erin McKinneyGK WisonsinUndisclosed[37]
July 19, 2024 Madison WolfbauerFW Keflavík ÍFNational Team Replacement Contract[38]

Transfers out

DatePlayerDestination clubFee/notes
November 20, 2023 Lindsi JenningsDFOption not exercised
Ella DederickGKNot offered contracts - Restricted Free Agent
Makamae Gomera-StevensMFNot offered contracts - Restricted Free Agent
Devon KerrDFNot offered contracts - Restricted Free Agent
Caprice DydascoDF Bay FCFree Agent[39]
Shea GroomMF Chicago Red StarsFree Agent[40]
Emily CurranMFFree Agent
María SánchezFW Houston DashFree Agent
Marisa ViggianoMF Racing Louisville FCFree Agent[41]
December 12, 2023 Joelle AndersonFW Bay FC$25,000
Cameron TuckerFW Utah Royals FC$50,000
December 17, 2023 Sierre EngeMF San Diego Wave FC$60,000 and Third round draft pick and Belle Briede
January 17, 2024 Nichelle PrinceFW Kansas City CurrentTrade for Cece Kizer
February 27, 2024 Ally PrisockDFAgreed to mutually terminate contract
April 20, 2024 María SánchezFW San Diego Wave FC$300,000 in Intra-League Transfer Fund
$200,000 in Allocation Money
2024 and 2025 international slots
April 20, 2024 Emily AlvaradoGK Portland Thorns FC$35,000 in Allocation Money
$50,000 in money if metrics met

New contracts

DatePos.No.PlayerContract untilRef.
December 18, 2023FW7align=left María Sánchez2026 + 1yr option
February 24, 2024FW5align=left Cece Kizer2025
June 20, 2024GK1align=left Jane Campbell2027 + 1yr option

Staff

[42]

RoleName
President Jessica O'Neill
General manager Alex Singer
Head coach Fran Alonso[43]
Assistant coach Ricky Clarke[44]
Goalkeeping coach vacant
Assistant coach
Video analyst
Hiro Suzuki
Technical Director Pablo Piñones Arce[45]
Equipment manager Paloma Paez

Non-competitive fixtures

Preseason

Competitive fixtures

2024 National Women's Soccer League season

See main article: 2024 National Women's Soccer League season.

Regular-season standings

Results summary

Legend

WinDrawLossPostponed
Results by matchday

League

Matchday! style="background:#f36018; color:black; text-align:center;"
DateOpponentVenueLocationResultScorersAttendanceRefereePosition
1March 16North Carolina CourageWakeMed Soccer ParkCary, North Carolina1–55,878Anya Voigt14th
2March 23Racing LouisvilleShell Energy StadiumHouston, Texas0–08,600Brandon Stevis11th
3March 30Bay FCPayPal ParkSan Jose, California3–2
Solaun 90+10
18,000Abdou Ndiaya4th
4April 12Washington SpiritShell Energy StadiumHouston, Texas1–3Jacobs 1'7,767Filip Dunic9th
5April 20Portland ThornsProvidence ParkPortland, Oregon1–4Ordóñez 49'17,580Danielle Chesky12th
6April 27Utah RoyalsAmerica First FieldSandy, Utah0–010,349Shawn Tehini11th
7May 5Kansas City CurrentShell Energy StadiumHouston, Texas1–1West 71'5,099 Calin Radosav13th
8May 8NJ/NY Gotham FCShell Energy StadiumHouston, Texas0–14,438Laura Rodriguez13th
9May 12Angel City FCBMO StadiumLos Angeles, California1-0Nielsen 90+8'18,037Thomas Snyder10th
10May 17Portland ThornsShell Energy StadiumHouston, Texas0-25,726Rebecca Pagan11th
11May 24North Carolina CourageShell Energy StadiumHouston, Texas3–0Bachmann 44'
Olivieri 68'
Ordóñez 78'
4,732Matthew Corrigan9th
12June 7Racing Louisville FCLynn Family StadiumLouisville, Kentucky0–26,061Ekaterina Koroleva10th
13June 15Angel City FCShell Energy StadiumHouston, Texas0–06,147Eric Tattersall10th
14June 22San Diego Wave FCShell Energy StadiumHouston, Texas0–06,437JC Griggs12th
15June 28Kansas City CurrentCPKC StadiumKansas City, Missouri0–211,500Greg Dopka12th
16July 6Chicago Red StarsSeatGeek StadiumBridgeview, Illinois0–15,566Abdou Ndiaye12th
17August 23Orlando PrideShell Energy StadiumHouston, Texas
18August 31Utah RoyalsShell Energy StadiumHouston, Texas
19September 8NJ/NY Gotham FCRed Bull ArenaHarrison, New Jersey
20September 15Washington SpiritAudi FieldWashington D.C.
21September 21Seattle Reign FCShell Energy StadiumHouston, Texas
22September 28Orlando PrideInter&Co StadiumOrlando, Florida
23October 4Chicago Red StarsShell Energy StadiumHouston, Texas
24October 13San Diego Wave FCSnapdragon StadiumSan Diego, California
25October 18Seattle Reign FCLumen FieldSeattle, Washington
26November 2Bay FCShell Energy StadiumHouston, Texas

NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup

See main article: 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup.

Matchday! style="background:#f36018; color:black; text-align:center;"
DateOpponentVenueLocationResultScorersAttendanceReferee
1July 20 Kansas City CurrentCPKC StadiumKansas City, Missouri1–3Nagasato 20'Corbyn May
2July 27 Tigres UANLShell Energy StadiumHouston, Texas2–1
3August 1 C.F. PachucaShell Energy StadiumHouston, Texas2–0

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Houston Dash announce end of season roster decisions .
  2. Web site: Houston Dash to receive full protection in 2023 NWSL Expansion Draft . December 12, 2023 . www.HoustonDynamoFC.com . Houston Dash . December 12, 2023.
  3. Web site: Houston Dash acquire allocation money, draft pick, and NWSL Shield winning midfielder Belle Briede following trades . December 17, 2023 . www.HoustonDynamoFC.com . Houston Dash . December 17, 2023.
  4. Web site: Houston Dash re-sign María Sánchez to long-term contract . www.HoustonDynamoFC.com. Houston Dash. December 18, 2023. December 18, 2023.
  5. News: Weinstein . Janete . December 24, 2023 . María Sánchez, star forward for the Houston Dash, becomes highest-paid player in NWSL history . . Dallas/Fort Worth . January 12, 2023.
  6. Web site: Houston Dash sign veteran forward Yuki Nagasato . www.HoustonDynamoFC.com . Houston Dash . January 12, 2024 . January 12, 2024.
  7. Web site: Houston Dash make five selections in 2024 NWSL Draft . January 13, 2023 . HoustonDynamoFC.com . Houston Dash . January 13, 2023.
  8. Web site: Houston Dash Acquire Forward Cece Kizer in Trade with Kansas City Current . January 17, 2024 . HoustonDynamoFC.com . Houston Dash . January 17, 2024.
  9. Web site: Houston Dash and forward Cece Kizer agree to extension . January 17, 2024 . HoustonDynamoFC.com . Houston Dash . February 25, 2024.
  10. Web site: Houston Dash Announce Preseason Roster Updates . February 27, 2024 . HoustonDynamoFC.com . Houston Dash . February 27, 2024.
  11. Web site: Houston Dash sign Swedish international Elin Rubensson from BK Häcken . March 13, 2024 . HoustonDynamoFC.com . Houston Dash . March 15, 2024.
  12. News: March 17, 2024 . Courage open with 5-1 win over Houston Dash . . . March 24, 2024.
  13. Web site: Houston Dash Open Home Slate in Front Of Record Breaking Crowd . March 23, 2024 . HoustonDynamo.com . Houston Dash . March 24, 2024.
  14. Web site: Houston Dash earn their first victory of the season with 3-2 triumph over Bay FC . March 31, 2024 . HoustonDynamo.com . Houston Dash . April 3, 2024.
  15. Web site: Houston Dash Acquire Swiss International Ramona Bachmann in Transfer from Paris Saint-Germain . April 3, 2024 . HoustonDynamo.com . Houston Dash . April 3, 2024.
  16. Web site: Houston Dash fall at home 3-1 against Washington Spirit . April 12, 2024 . HoustonDynamoFC.com . Houston Dash . April 14, 2024.
  17. Web site: San Diego Wave FC Acquire Mexican National Team Forward María Sánchez from Houston Dash . April 20, 2024 . SanDiegoWAveFC.com . San Diego WAve FC . April 20, 2024.
  18. Web site: Houston Dash acquire Allocation Money and Intra-League Transfer Funds from Portland Thorns FC . April 20, 2024 . HoustonDynamoFC.com . Houston Dash . April 20, 2024.
  19. Web site: Houston Dash Acquire Defender Paige Nielsen in Trade with Angel City FC . April 20, 2024 . HoustonDynamoFC.com . Houston Dash . April 20, 2024.
  20. Web site: Houston Dash Fall on the Road to Portland Thorns FC on Saturday Night . April 21, 2024 . OurSportsCentral.com . Our Sports Central . April 21, 2024.
  21. Web site: Houston Dash Acquire Defender Tarciane in Transfer from Corinthians . April 23, 2024 . HoustonDynamoFC.com . Houston Dash . April 27, 2024.
  22. News: Holt . Chandler . April 27, 2024 . Utah Royals FC End Losing Streak, Play Houston To Scoreless Draw . . Salt Lake City, UT . April 27, 2024.
  23. News: Herrera . Sandra . May 5, 2024 . Houston Dash vs. Kansas City Current NWSL score: Vlatko Andonovski's side earns draw after long weather delay . CBS Sports . May 5, 2024.
  24. Web site: Houston Dash vs NJ/NY Gotham FC: Highlights, stats, and quotes . May 9, 2024 . BayouCitySoccer.com . Bayou City Soccer . May 9, 2024.
  25. Web site: Mother's Day misfortune: Angel City FC 0, Houston Dash 1 . Tracy . Trebor . May 12, 2024 . AngelsOnParade.com . Angels On Parade . May 17, 2024.
  26. Web site: RECAP – Portland Thorns FC earns sixth consecutive victory . May 17, 2024 . Timbers.com . Portland Thorns . May 17, 2024.
  27. News: Montaño . Alvaro . May 24, 2024 . Dash 3, Courage 0: Houston erupts to earn first home victory of season . . May 25, 2024 . subscription.
  28. News: . July 7, 2024 . Racing Louisville takes down Houston Dash, 2-0, for 2nd straight win . . . June 8, 2024.
  29. News: . June 16, 2024 . Angel City and Dash settle for the scoreless draw after controversial ending . . June 17, 2024 . Associated Press.
  30. Web site: Houston Dash Sign Goalkeeper Jane Campbell to Four-Year Contract Extension . June 20, 2024 . HoustonDyamo.com . Houston Dash . June 23, 2024.
  31. News: . June 22, 2024 . Houston Dash and San Diego Wave FC play to scoreless draw . Houston Chronicle . June 23, 2024 . subscription.
  32. Web site: Match Report: Kansas City Current extends unbeaten streak to NWSL record 17 matches with 2-0 victory over Houston Dash . June 28, 2024 . Kansas City Current . June 29, 2024.
  33. Web site: Houston Dash Close Road Trip with Loss to Chicago Red Stars . July 6, 2024 . HoustonDynamo.com . Houston Dash . July 7, 2024.
  34. Web site: MATCH REPORT: Kansas City Current opens Summer Cup play with 3-1 victory over Houston Dash . July 21, 2024 . Kansas City Currant . July 22, 2024.
  35. Web site: Club – Players . HoustonDynamoFC.com .
  36. Web site: Houston Dash Reveal Team Roster for Start of Regular Season . March 13, 2024 . HoustonDynamoFC.com . Houston Dash . March 15, 2024.
  37. Web site: Houston Dash sign goalkeeper Erin McKinney . June 6, 2024 . Houston Dash . July 22, 2024.
  38. Web site: Houston Dash Signs Forward Madison Wolfbauer to National Team Replacement Contract . July 19, 2024 . Houston Dash . July 22, 2024.
  39. News: Ingemi . Marisa . November 21, 2023 . Bay FC add star defender Caprice Dydasco in first free-agent signing . . November 21, 2023 . subscription.
  40. Web site: Chicago Red Stars sign veteran midfielder Shea Groom . January 17, 2024 . ChicagoRedStars.com . Chicago Red Stars . January 20, 2024.
  41. Web site: Racing signs veteran midfielder Viggiano to free agent deal . December 21, 2023 . RacingLouFC.com . Racing Louisville FC . January 20, 2024.
  42. Web site: Staff . December 21, 2022 . Houston Dynamo.
  43. Web site: Fran Alonso to lead Houston Dash as next head coach . December 22, 2023 . HoustonDynamoFC.com . Houston Dash . December 22, 2023.
  44. Web site: Houston Dash Add Ricky Clarke and Michael Poma to Technical Staff . April 12, 2023 . www.HoustonDynamoFC.com . Houston Dash . June 14, 2023.
  45. Web site: Houston Dash Appoint Pablo Piñones-Arce as Technical Director . March 14, 2024 . www.HoustonDynamoFC.com . Houston Dash . March 15, 2024.