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Gotham FC W 
Houston Dash W Location Info
Pre-Match Preview
The champions return home. Gotham FC, holders of two NWSL titles in three years, prepare to host a Houston Dash side eager to carve out its own consistent legacy. This Sunday fixture at Sports Illustrated Stadium pits the league's dominant force against an opponent looking to make a statement.
NJ/NY Gotham FC established themselves as the NWSL's benchmark for success. Their 2025 NWSL Championship victory, a tight 1-0 win over Washington Spirit, cemented their status, with midfielder Rose Lavelle earning Championship MVP honors. This latest triumph followed their 2023 Championship win, marking an unmatched run in the modern era of American women's soccer. The club, originally founded as Sky Blue FC in 2007 in New Jersey, now represents one of the most storied names in the game.
The Houston Dash entered the NWSL in 2014, building their presence in Texas. While the Dash claimed the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup, their sole piece of silverware, they strive for the consistent championship-level play Gotham now exemplifies. Houston shares its robust ownership structure and home ground, Shell Energy Stadium in downtown Houston's EaDo neighborhood, with MLS club Houston Dynamo FC, providing a modern, 22,039-seat venue for their supporters.
When these two teams meet, history shows a narrow advantage for the hosts. Gotham FC holds the slight edge in their limited history, securing two wins to Houston's one across four previous meetings, with a single draw filling out the record. Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison sets the scene as Gotham FC W vs Houston Dash W unfolds.
As the NWSL season continues its rhythm, this encounter offers another chapter in the story of a powerhouse defending its reign against a hungry challenger. The stage is set for Gotham FC vs Houston Dash.
Gotham FC W Houston Dash W Gotham FC W Houston Dash W Match Report
Jordynn Araya Dudley's precise 18th-minute strike proved the difference as Gotham FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Houston Dash. The lone goal settled a tense affair at Sports Illustrated Stadium, with the home side fending off late pressure from the visitors. Gotham's control of possession and greater attacking output ultimately paid dividends, though the Dash remained a threat throughout the duel, making for a nail-biting finish in Harrison. The win sees the New Jersey club claim vital points in a closely contested NWSL round.
Gotham FC W
Shelby Ann Hogan
Jordynn Araya Dudley
Jaelin Marie Howell
Esther González Rodríguez
Jaedyn Reese Shaw
Sarah Caitlin Schupansky
Savannah Elizabeth McCaskill
Tierna Lillis Davidson
Guro Reiten
Margaret Melinda Williams-Purce
Jessica Leigh Carter
Bench
Lilly Ann Reale
Emily Ann Sonnett
Talia Sommer
Rosemary Kathleen Lavelle
Teagan Trentina Wy
Sofia Gabriela Cook
Andrea Demoor Kitahata
Katherine Nicole Lampson
Khyah Lynn Harper
Houston Dash W
Carolyn Jane Campbell
Leah Michelle Klenke
Paige Kathleen Nielsen
Avery Jean Patterson
Sarah Puntigam
Maggie Isabel Graham
Katherine Ann Rader
Kate Faasse
Danielle Jessica Colaprico
Lisa Boattin
Linda Helena Jade Ullmark
Bench
Allysha Lyn Chapman
Messiah Da'kahlian Bright
Evelina Pirjo Jovanka Duljan
Clarissa Larisey
Malia Nicole Berkely
Emina Ekic
Sophie Diana Schmidt
Mary Hardin
Caroline DeLisle
Gotham FC W
| Gotham FC W | Stat | Houston Dash W |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Wins | 1 |
| 5 | Goals scored | 3 |
| 3/5 | Clean sheets | 1/5 |
| 2/5 | Over 2.5 goals | 2/5 |
GOT
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