Denver Summit vs Houston Dash — NWSL Live Score
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A new force in the NWSL made an unprecedented statement with its debut season, drawing record crowds and signaling a bold new era for women's professional football in Colorado. On Sunday, 2026-07-12, this ambitious expansion club faces an opponent with a decade of NWSL history.
Denver Summit FC shattered the NWSL all-time attendance record for a single game with 63,004 fans at their home opener at Empower Field at Mile High. This staggering figure demonstrated the massive appetite for the sport in the region. The Summit’s arrival came with a league-record $110 million expansion fee, an investment reflected in their immediate impact on the league. Coach Nick Cushing, bringing valuable experience from his time with Manchester City Women, guides the Colorado side. The club’s rapid ascent and fervent fanbase have positioned Denver Summit as a compelling new entity in the NWSL landscape.
The Houston Dash, established in 2014, bring their own distinct identity to the NWSL. The Dash secured their first piece of silverware by winning the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup, a tournament that showcased their competitive spirit and resilience. Houston shares its ownership structure and Shell Energy Stadium with MLS club Houston Dynamo FC. Their home ground, a modern 22,039-seat venue located in downtown Houston's EaDo neighborhood, provides the Dash with a strong base.
This particular game marks only the second encounter between Denver Summit W and Houston Dash W. In their sole previous meeting, Denver Summit emerged victorious, giving them the early advantage in this burgeoning rivalry. As the league grows and new teams like Denver Summit continue to challenge established sides such as the Houston Dash, each fixture contributes to the evolving narrative of women’s football in North America.
This contest pits a club built on a foundation of massive fan engagement against a seasoned NWSL competitor. Each encounter between Denver Summit and the Houston Dash shapes the league's unfolding story, building on the nascent history of this matchup.
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Denver Summit and Houston Dash battled to a 2-2 draw in their NWSL encounter, with both sides twice finding an equalizer. Yazmeen Ann Ryan put Summit ahead in the 14th minute, but Katherine Ann Rader leveled for the Dash a minute later. Janine Elizabeth Sonis converted a penalty for Summit in the 45th minute of first-half stoppage time, restoring their lead. However, Linda Helena Jade Ullmark scored for Houston just three minutes into the second half, ensuring the score was tied again. Despite Denver Summit recording 26 shots to Houston's 9, neither team secured a third goal, leading to shared points.
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Denver Summit
Abigail Mackenzie Smith
Megan Elizbeth Reid
Kaleigh Nicole Kurtz
Devin Lynch
Janine Elizabeth Sonis
Ayooluwa Naomi Oke
Emma Rose Regan
Yazmeen Ann Ryan
Alleandra Morgan Brazier
Delanie Breann Sheehan
Olivia Hylton Thomas
Bench
Natalie Means
Yuna Carole McCormack
Carson Leighann Pickett
Jordan Nytes
Yuzuki Yamamoto
Eva Julianna Gaetino
Klara Melissa Kössler
Natasha Jane Flint
Margaret Diane Boade
Houston Dash
Carolyn Jane Campbell
Leah Michelle Klenke
Kalyssa Priscilla van Zanten
Paige Kathleen Nielsen
Sarah Puntigam
Mary Hardin
Maggie Isabel Graham
Katherine Ann Rader
Danielle Jessica Colaprico
Lisa Boattin
Linda Helena Jade Ullmark
Bench
Allysha Lyn Chapman
Messiah Da'kahlian Bright
Natalie Marceline Bain
Clarissa Larisey
Malia Nicole Berkely
Emina Ekic
Sophie Diana Schmidt
Kate Faasse
Caroline DeLisle
Denver Summit
| Denver Summit | Stat | Houston Dash |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wins | 0 |
| 6 | Goals scored | 3 |
| 0/2 | Clean sheets | 0/2 |
| 2/2 | Over 2.5 goals | 2/2 |
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