FINAL RESULT · April 25, 2026

North Carolina Courage 1–0 Houston Dash: April 25, 2026 NWSL Result

North Carolina Courage and Houston Dash completed their 2026 NWSL match at Shell Energy Stadium on April 25, 2026. The final score was North Carolina Courage 1–0 Houston Dash. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

North Carolina Courage Current rank #9 · Form D L D W

1–0

Houston Dash Current rank #12 · Form W L W W

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North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash Broadcast Information

NWSL+United States · Free streaming

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Houston Dash Match Venue

Shell Energy Stadium

Houston, Texas, USA

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MATCH VIDEOS

North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash Match Highlights

Watch 6 available highlights from this completed NWSL match, including the match recap, goals and notable plays supplied with the final game record.

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Houston Dash vs. North Carolina Courage - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from Houston Dash vs. North Carolina Courage, 04/26/2026

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0:19

Jane Campbell makes a great save

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0:20

Jane Campbell makes an amazing save

Jane Campbell makes an amazing save.

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1:02

Ashley Sanchez slots in the goal for North Carolina Courage

Ashley Sanchez scores goal for North Carolina Courage

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0:16

Kailen Sheridan makes a great save

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0:30

Ally Schlegel sees red against Houston Dash

Ally Schlegel receives a Red Cards vs. Houston Dash

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this April 25, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

North Carolina Courage 1–0 Houston Dash

Match venue

Shell Energy Stadium

Referee

Matthew Corrigan

Attendance

6,811

Formations

3-4-3 vs 4-4-2

North Carolina CourageTeam statisticHouston Dash

48.3%Possession51.7%

16Shots16

8Shots on goal2

2Corner kicks9

2Saves7

9Fouls committed8

1Yellow cards2

1Red cards0

1Offsides1

427Passes attempted442

345Passes completed370

80%Pass accuracy80%

23Tackles won9

7Interceptions7

3Blocked shots5

38Clearances14

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash Match Timeline

Follow the important moments in match order. Routine stoppages and duplicate delay notices are left out so the decisive action is easier to scan.

Kickoff
Kickoff
First Half begins.
19'
Yellow card · North Carolina Courage
Uno Shiragaki (North Carolina Courage) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
42'
Goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! Houston Dash 0, North Carolina Courage 1. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Manaka Matsukubo following a fast break.
45'+4'
Halftime
First Half ends, Houston Dash 0, North Carolina Courage 1.
45'
Second half
Start 2nd Half
57'
Yellow card · Houston Dash
Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
58'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Clarissa Larisey replaces Kate Faasse.
58'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Malia Berkely replaces Lisa Boattin.
62'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Chioma Okafor replaces Ashley Sanchez.
64'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Ally Schlegel replaces Payton Linnehan.
64'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Hannah Betfort replaces Evelyn Ijeh.
77'
Red card · North Carolina Courage
Ally Schlegel (North Carolina Courage) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
80'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Carly Wickenheiser replaces Chioma Okafor.
85'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Messiah Bright replaces Kiki Van Zanten because of an injury.
90'+2'
Yellow card · Houston Dash
Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+8'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Cate Hardin replaces Kat Rader because of an injury.
90'+14'
Full time
End Regular Time

STARTING XI & BENCH

North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash Lineups and Formations

See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.

AWAY TEAM

North Carolina Courage Starting Lineup

3-4-3

1
Kailen SheridanG
13
Ryan WilliamsRM
2
Ashley SanchezLM · Subbed off
17
Dani WeatherholtCD-L
25
Maycee BellCD
18
Uno ShiragakiCD-R
16
Riley JacksonCM-R
20
Shinomi KoyamaCM-L
10
Evelyn IjehF · Subbed off
15
Payton LinnehanCF-R · Subbed off
34
Manaka MatsukuboCF-L

North Carolina Courage Substitutes

3
Sydney SchmidtSUB
99
Madison WhiteSUB
12
Natalia StaudeSUB
11
Feli RauchSUB
33
Hannah BetfortSUB · Came on
35
Ally SchlegelSUB · Came on
8
Chioma OkaforSUB · Came on
14
Carly WickenheiserSUB · Came on
7
Lauryn ThompsonSUB

HOME TEAM

Houston Dash Starting Lineup

4-4-2

1
Jane CampbellG
15
Avery PattersonRB
27
Lisa BoattinLB · Subbed off
19
Maggie GrahamCM-R
14
Paige NielsenCD-R
4
Leah KlenkeCD-L
30
Linda UllmarkRM
24
Danielle ColapricoCM-L
12
Kiki Van ZantenCF-L · Subbed off
23
Kate FaasseCF-R · Subbed off
22
Kat RaderLM · Subbed off

Houston Dash Substitutes

18
Mary HardinSUB · Came on
6
Messiah BrightSUB · Came on
7
Evelina DuljanSUB
2
Allysha ChapmanSUB
13
Sophie SchmidtSUB
40
Caroline DeLisleSUB
17
Sarah PuntigamSUB
9
Clarissa LariseySUB · Came on
10
Malia BerkelySUB · Came on

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash Top Performers and Player Stats

These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.

Houston Dash Match Leaders

Kat Rader

Total ShotsKat Rader3 · 2 SOG, 0 G

Paige Nielsen

Accurate PassesPaige Nielsen81 · 90 PASS

Jane Campbell

SavesJane Campbell7 · 1 GA

North Carolina Courage Match Leaders

Riley Jackson

Total ShotsRiley Jackson3 · 1 SOG, 0 G

Uno Shiragaki

Accurate PassesUno Shiragaki48 · 53 PASS

Kailen Sheridan

SavesKailen Sheridan2 · 0 GA

PLAY-BY-PLAY

North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash Match Commentary

Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.

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Match ends, Houston Dash 0, North Carolina Courage 1.
90'+14'
Second Half ends, Houston Dash 0, North Carolina Courage 1.
90'+13'
Attempt blocked. Messiah Bright (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Avery Patterson with a cross.
90'+12'
Attempt missed. Messiah Bright (Houston Dash) right footed shot from very close range is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Danielle Colaprico with a cross following a corner.
90'+12'
Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Maycee Bell.
90'+10'
Attempt missed. Malia Berkely (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Danielle Colaprico.
90'+9'
Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Uno Shiragaki.
90'+8'
Substitution, Houston Dash. Cate Hardin replaces Kat Rader because of an injury.
90'+8'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
90'+6'
Delay in match because of an injury Kat Rader (Houston Dash).
90'+6'
Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Dani Weatherholt.
90'+5'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
90'+4'
Delay in match because of an injury Maggie Graham (Houston Dash).
90'+2'
Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+2'
Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+2'
Foul by Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash).
90'+2'
Maycee Bell (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+2'
Foul by Maggie Graham (Houston Dash).
90'+1'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
90'+1'
Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.
90'
Delay in match (Houston Dash).
89'
Attempt missed. Messiah Bright (Houston Dash) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Avery Patterson with a cross.
87'
Attempt missed. Maggie Graham (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Kat Rader.
87'
Leah Klenke (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the left wing.
87'
Foul by Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage).
85'
Substitution, Houston Dash. Messiah Bright replaces Kiki Van Zanten because of an injury.
85'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
83'
Delay in match because of an injury Kiki Van Zanten (Houston Dash).
81'
Kat Rader (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the right wing.
81'
Foul by Dani Weatherholt (North Carolina Courage).

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash Result Summary

North Carolina Courage won North Carolina Courage 1–0 Houston Dash away from home. The score shown here is the recorded final result; team records and positions below use the site's latest standings snapshot rather than a pre-match table.

North Carolina Courage Season Context: Use the June Pause as a Divider

The 2026 calendar has no official NWSL matches through most of June. Treat the games before and after that break as two planning blocks when exporting or subscribing.

Houston Dash Season Context: Match Themes Add a Second Planning Layer

Houston announced individual home themes such as Pups at the Pitch, Pride and Global Fútbol. First choose a home fixture here, then confirm the current promotion on the club's matchday information.

How to Read This Result

The final score is fixed on this page, but current standings and recent form continue to update after later matches. Use the two team-schedule links to see what came next.

Season context was researched separately from the North Carolina Courage 2026 schedule announcement and the Houston Dash 2026 home match themes and schedule notes. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, North Carolina Courage has 1 win, Houston Dash has 1 win, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Houston Dash 3–2 North Carolina Courage on August 16, 2026.

April 25, 2026: North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash

North Carolina Courage 1–0 Houston Dash

Shell Energy Stadium

August 16, 2026: Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage

Houston Dash 3–2 North Carolina Courage

WakeMed Soccer Park

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash Standings and Recent Form

These are current site values, included to help compare the teams. They should not be read as a historical snapshot from the original match date.

North Carolina Courage Current Snapshot

North Carolina Courage is currently #9 with 45 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses). Recent form: D L D W.

Houston Dash Current Snapshot

Houston Dash is currently #12 with 33 points from 30 matches (9 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses). Recent form: W L W W.

Table Position Comparison

North Carolina Courage has the higher current points total, with a gap of 12 points between the clubs.

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USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash Result Page

Compare the Final Match Stats

Use the side-by-side numbers to compare possession, shots, passing, discipline and defensive work without opening a separate box score.

Follow the Goals and Key Moments

The match timeline keeps goals, cards and substitutions in chronological order while removing routine delay notices.

Check Lineups and Match Highlights

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MATCH QUESTIONS

North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash FAQ

What was the North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash score?

The recorded final score was North Carolina Courage 1–0 Houston Dash on April 25, 2026.

Where can I watch North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash?

The current schedule lists NWSL+. Availability, subscription requirements and international rights can vary by service and location.

Where is North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash being played?

The listed venue is Shell Energy Stadium, at Houston, Texas, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

Do North Carolina Courage and Houston Dash meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Houston Dash 3–2 North Carolina Courage on August 16, 2026.