FINAL RESULT · May 9, 2026

Denver Summit FC 4–1 Houston Dash: May 9, 2026 NWSL Result

Denver Summit FC and Houston Dash completed their 2026 NWSL match at Shell Energy Stadium on May 9, 2026. The final score was Denver Summit FC 4–1 Houston Dash. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Denver Summit FC logo Denver Summit FC Current rank #10 · Form L L D D W
4–1
Houston Dash logo Houston Dash Current rank #12 · Form L D L W L
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Denver Summit FC vs Houston Dash Broadcast Information

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Houston Dash Match Venue

Shell Energy Stadium

Houston, Texas, USA

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MATCH VIDEOS

Denver Summit FC vs Houston Dash Match Highlights

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1:18

Houston Dash vs. Denver Summit FC - Game Highlights

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1:05

Janine Sonis slots in the goal for Denver Summit FC

Janine Sonis scores goal for Denver Summit FC

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0:53

Natasha Flint scores in the 34'

Natasha Flint finds the back of the net for Denver Summit FC

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0:27

Maggie Graham scores Penalty Goals vs. Denver Summit FC

Maggie Graham scores Penalty Goals vs Denver Summit FC

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Denver Summit FC vs Houston Dash Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this May 9, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Denver Summit FC 4–1 Houston Dash

Match venue

Shell Energy Stadium

Referee

Laadi Issaka

Attendance

7,111

Formations

4-2-3-1 vs 4-1-3-2

Denver Summit FCTeam statisticHouston Dash
52.8%Possession47.2%
14Shots5
7Shots on goal3
8Corner kicks3
2Saves2
11Fouls committed5
0Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
1Offsides8
421Passes attempted381
348Passes completed289
80%Pass accuracy80%
8Tackles won7
12Interceptions7
4Blocked shots1
22Clearances15
GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Denver Summit FC 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.

  1. Kickoff

    Kickoff

  2. Goal · Denver Summit FC

    Goal! Houston Dash 0, Denver Summit 1. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.

  3. Goal · Denver Summit FC

    Goal! Houston Dash 0, Denver Summit 2. Natasha Flint (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.

  4. Penalty goal · Houston Dash

    Goal! Houston Dash 1, Denver Summit 2. Maggie Graham (Houston Dash) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.

  5. Halftime

    Halftime

  6. Substitution · Houston Dash

    Substitution, Houston Dash. Cate Hardin replaces Clarissa Laris­ey.

  7. Second half

    Second Half begins Houston Dash 1, Denver Summit 2.

  8. Yellow card · Houston Dash

    Danielle Colaprico (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  9. Substitution · Denver Summit FC

    Substitution, Denver Summit. Carson Pickett replaces Natalie Means.

  10. Substitution · Denver Summit FC

    Substitution, Denver Summit. Yuna McCormack replaces Ayo Oke because of an injury.

  11. Substitution · Houston Dash

    Substitution, Houston Dash. Sarah Puntigam replaces Danielle Colaprico.

  12. Goal · Denver Summit FC

    Goal! Houston Dash 1, Denver Summit 4. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.

  13. Yellow card · Houston Dash

    Linda Ullmark (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  14. Substitution · Houston Dash

    Substitution, Houston Dash. Lisa Boattin replaces Leah Klenke.

  15. Substitution · Houston Dash

    Substitution, Houston Dash. Emina Ekic replaces Linda Ullmark.

  16. Substitution · Denver Summit FC

    Substitution, Denver Summit. Olivia Thomas replaces Melissa Kössler.

  17. Substitution · Houston Dash

    Substitution, Houston Dash. Messiah Bright replaces Kate Faasse.

  18. Substitution · Denver Summit FC

    Substitution, Denver Summit. Emma Regan replaces Natasha Flint.

  19. Full time

    End Regular Time

STARTING XI & BENCH

Denver Summit FC vs Houston Dash Lineups and Formations

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

AWAY TEAM

Denver Summit FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1
  • 1
    Abby SmithG
  • 7
    Ayo OkeRB · Subbed off
  • 6
    Janine SonisLB
  • 5
    Devin LynchLM
  • 23
    Eva GaetinoCD-R
  • 3
    Kaleigh KurtzCD-L
  • 9
    Yazmeen RyanAM-R
  • 24
    Delanie SheehanRM
  • 25
    Melissa KösslerF · Subbed off
  • 26
    Natasha FlintAM · Subbed off
  • 4
    Natalie MeansAM-L · Subbed off

Denver Summit FC Substitutes

  • 8
    Emma ReganSUB · Came on
  • 33
    Olivia ThomasSUB · Came on
  • 14
    Yuna McCormackSUB · Came on
  • 11
    Ally BrazierSUB
  • 79
    Nahikari GarcíaSUB
  • 18
    Yuzuki YamamotoSUB
  • 16
    Carson PickettSUB · Came on
  • 21
    Pauline Peyraud-MagninSUB
  • 2
    Megan ReidSUB
HOME TEAM

Houston Dash Starting Lineup

4-1-3-2
  • 1
    Jane CampbellG
  • 15
    Avery PattersonRB
  • 4
    Leah KlenkeLB · Subbed off
  • 19
    Maggie GrahamSW
  • 14
    Paige NielsenCD-R
  • 10
    Malia BerkelyCD-L
  • 22
    Kat RaderRM
  • 24
    Danielle ColapricoCM · Subbed off
  • 23
    Kate FaasseCF-R · Subbed off
  • 9
    Clarissa Laris­eyCF-L · Subbed off
  • 30
    Linda UllmarkLM · Subbed off

Houston Dash Substitutes

  • 13
    Sophie Schmidt
  • 18
    Mary Hardin · Came on
  • 17
    Sarah Puntigam · Came on
  • 6
    Messiah Bright · Came on
  • 40
    Caroline DeLisle
  • 27
    Lisa Boattin · Came on
  • 2
    Allysha Chapman
  • 11
    Emina Ekic · Came on
  • 7
    Evelina Duljan
KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Denver Summit FC 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 Rader1 · 0 SOG, 0 G
Paige Nielsen
Accurate PassesPaige Nielsen62 · 76 PASS
Jane Campbell
SavesJane Campbell2 · 4 GA

Denver Summit FC Match Leaders

Total ShotsMelissa Kössler3 · 1 SOG, 0 G
Kaleigh Kurtz
Accurate PassesKaleigh Kurtz47 · 54 PASS
Abby Smith
SavesAbby Smith2 · 1 GA
PLAY-BY-PLAY

Denver Summit FC 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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  1. Match ends, Houston Dash 1, Denver Summit 4.

  2. Second Half ends, Houston Dash 1, Denver Summit 4.

  3. Offside, Houston Dash. Messiah Bright is caught offside.

  4. Delay over. They are ready to continue.

  5. Delay in match (Denver Summit).

  6. Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.

  7. Foul by Emma Regan (Denver Summit).

  8. Lisa Boattin (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  9. Substitution, Denver Summit. Emma Regan replaces Natasha Flint.

  10. Attempt blocked. Kat Rader (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

  11. Substitution, Houston Dash. Messiah Bright replaces Kate Faasse.

  12. Offside, Houston Dash. Emina Ekic is caught offside.

  13. Substitution, Denver Summit. Olivia Thomas replaces Melissa Kössler.

  14. Offside, Houston Dash. Kate Faasse is caught offside.

  15. Attempt saved. Cate Hardin (Houston Dash) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Abby Smith (Denver Summit). Assisted by Kat Rader.

  16. Substitution, Houston Dash. Emina Ekic replaces Linda Ullmark.

  17. Substitution, Houston Dash. Lisa Boattin replaces Leah Klenke.

  18. Attempt missed. Leah Klenke (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Sarah Puntigam.

  19. Linda Ullmark (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  20. Foul by Linda Ullmark (Houston Dash).

  21. Natasha Flint (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  22. Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Janine Sonis.

  23. Goal! Houston Dash 1, Denver Summit 4. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.

  24. Delay over. They are ready to continue.

  25. Delay in match because of an injury Eva Gaetino (Denver Summit).

  26. Offside, Houston Dash. Linda Ullmark is caught offside.

  27. Substitution, Houston Dash. Sarah Puntigam replaces Danielle Colaprico.

  28. Delay over. They are ready to continue.

  29. Substitution, Denver Summit. Yuna McCormack replaces Ayo Oke because of an injury.

  30. Substitution, Denver Summit. Carson Pickett replaces Natalie Means.

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Denver Summit FC vs Houston Dash Result Summary

Denver Summit FC won Denver Summit FC 4–1 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.

Denver Summit FC Season Context: Follow the Inaugural Firsts

The opponent and status filters help turn a long expansion-season calendar into a usable list of first home meetings, first road visits and completed milestones.

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 Denver Summit FC inaugural 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

Denver Summit FC vs Houston Dash 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Denver Summit FC has 1 win, Houston Dash has 0 wins, and 1 finished level. The other listed meeting was Houston Dash 2–2 Denver Summit FC on July 12, 2026.

May 9, 2026: Denver Summit FC vs Houston Dash

Denver Summit FC 4–1 Houston Dash

Shell Energy Stadium

July 12, 2026: Houston Dash vs Denver Summit FC

Houston Dash 2–2 Denver Summit FC

Dick's Sporting Goods Park

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Denver Summit FC 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.

Denver Summit FC Current Snapshot

Denver Summit FC is currently #10 with 41 points from 30 matches (11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses). Recent form: L L D 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: L D L W L.

Table Position Comparison

Denver Summit FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 8 points between the clubs.

USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Denver Summit FC 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

Denver Summit FC vs Houston Dash FAQ

What was the Denver Summit FC vs Houston Dash score?

The recorded final score was Denver Summit FC 4–1 Houston Dash on May 9, 2026.

Where can I watch Denver Summit FC vs Houston Dash?

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

Where is Denver Summit FC vs Houston Dash being played?

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

Do Denver Summit FC and Houston Dash meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Houston Dash 2–2 Denver Summit FC on July 12, 2026.