FINAL RESULT · May 20, 2026

San Diego Wave FC 2–2 Houston Dash: May 20, 2026 NWSL Result

San Diego Wave FC and Houston Dash completed their 2026 NWSL match at Shell Energy Stadium on May 20, 2026. The final score was San Diego Wave FC 2–2 Houston Dash. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

San Diego Wave FC Current rank #2 · Form W W L L W

2–2

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

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San Diego Wave 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

San Diego Wave FC vs Houston Dash Match Highlights

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Houston Dash vs. San Diego Wave FC - Game Highlights

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0:53

Dudinha curls in a beauty to give San Diego the lead

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0:51

Jane Campbell makes a great save

Jane Campbell denies San Diego Wave FC with save

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0:51

Jane Campbell makes a nice stop

Jane Campbell makes a great save

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0:56

Kate Faasse gets on the scoresheet for Houston Dash

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0:41

Trinity Byars sees red against Houston Dash

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

San Diego Wave FC vs Houston Dash Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this May 20, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

San Diego Wave FC 2–2 Houston Dash

Match venue

Shell Energy Stadium

Referee

Gerald Flores

Attendance

5,168

Formations

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

San Diego Wave FCTeam statisticHouston Dash

58.7%Possession41.3%

19Shots4

6Shots on goal2

9Corner kicks2

0Saves3

12Fouls committed10

4Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

6Offsides1

534Passes attempted381

477Passes completed292

90%Pass accuracy80%

7Tackles won9

13Interceptions14

4Blocked shots1

14Clearances21

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

San Diego Wave 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.

Kickoff
Kickoff
Kickoff
20'
Goal · San Diego Wave FC
Goal! Houston Dash 0, San Diego Wave 1. Dudinha (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lia Godfrey.
23'
Yellow card · Houston Dash
Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
24'
Yellow card · San Diego Wave FC
Amelia Donna Van Zanten (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
32'
Yellow card · San Diego Wave FC
Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
45'+5'
Halftime
Halftime
45'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Kate Faasse replaces Danielle Colaprico.
45'
Second half
Second Half begins Houston Dash 0, San Diego Wave 1.
56'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Sarah Puntigam replaces Paige Nielsen because of an injury.
58'
Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Gia Corley replaces Melanie Barcenas.
58'
Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Trinity Byars replaces Ludmila.
58'
Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Kiki Pickett replaces Amelia Donna Van Zanten.
67'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Allysha Chapman replaces Lisa Boattin.
67'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Sophie Schmidt replaces Linda Ullmark.
70'
Goal · Houston Dash
Goal! Houston Dash 1, San Diego Wave 1. Kate Faasse (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Allysha Chapman.
71'
Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Gabi Portilho replaces Lia Godfrey.
83'
Yellow card · San Diego Wave FC
Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
83'
Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Laurina Fazer replaces Kimmi Ascanio.
83'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Caroline DeLisle replaces Jane Campbell because of an injury.
89'
Goal · Houston Dash
Goal! Houston Dash 2, San Diego Wave 1. Kat Rader (Houston Dash) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Kate Faasse.
90'
Substitution · San Diego Wave FC
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Tatum Wynalda replaces Dudinha.
90'+5'
Goal · San Diego Wave FC
Goal! Houston Dash 2, San Diego Wave 2. Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from very close range to the top left corner.
90'+6'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Emina Ekic replaces Kat Rader.
90'+8'
Yellow card · San Diego Wave FC
Laurina Fazer (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+14'
Full time
End Regular Time

STARTING XI & BENCH

San Diego Wave FC vs Houston Dash Lineups and Formations

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

AWAY TEAM

San Diego Wave FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

31
DiDi HaracicG
16
Amelia Van ZantenRB · Subbed off
75
Perle MorroniLB
8
Kimmi AscanioLM · Subbed off
2
Kennedy WesleyCD-R
14
Kristen McNabbCD-L
7
Melanie BarcenasAM-R · Subbed off
10
Kenza DaliRM
17
LudmilaF · Subbed off
22
Lia GodfreyAM · Subbed off
88
DudinhaAM-L · Subbed off

San Diego Wave FC Substitutes

15
Trinity ByarsSUB · Came on
18
Laurina FazerSUB · Came on
1
Luisa AgudeloSUB
30
Daniela AriasSUB
81
Gabi PortilhoSUB · Came on
33
Kiki PickettSUB · Came on
19
Tatum WynaldaSUB · Came on
28
Jordan FuscoSUB
11
Gia CorleySUB · Came on

HOME TEAM

Houston Dash Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

1
Jane CampbellG · Subbed off
4
Leah KlenkeRB
27
Lisa BoattinLB · Subbed off
24
Danielle ColapricoLM · Subbed off
10
Malia BerkelyCD-R
14
Paige NielsenCD-L · Subbed off
15
Avery PattersonAM-R
18
Mary HardinRM
30
Linda UllmarkF · Subbed off
22
Kat RaderAM · Subbed off
19
Maggie GrahamAM-L

Houston Dash Substitutes

6
Messiah BrightSUB
17
Sarah PuntigamSUB · Came on
7
Evelina DuljanSUB
2
Allysha ChapmanSUB · Came on
40
Caroline DeLisleSUB · Came on
13
Sophie SchmidtSUB · Came on
23
Kate FaasseSUB · Came on
9
Clarissa LariseySUB
11
Emina EkicSUB · Came on

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

San Diego Wave 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 Rader2 · 1 SOG, 1 G

Malia Berkely

Accurate PassesMalia Berkely40 · 48 PASS

Jane Campbell

SavesJane Campbell2 · 1 GA

San Diego Wave FC Match Leaders

Total ShotsDudinha4 · 1 SOG, 1 G

Kennedy Wesley

Accurate PassesKennedy Wesley78 · 81 PASS

PLAY-BY-PLAY

San Diego Wave 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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Match ends, Houston Dash 2, San Diego Wave 2.
90'+14'
Second Half ends, Houston Dash 2, San Diego Wave 2.
90'+13'
Attempt missed. Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Gia Corley.
90'+11'
Offside, Houston Dash. Maggie Graham is caught offside.
90'+10'
Attempt missed. Gia Corley (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Kenza Dali following a fast break.
90'+8'
Laurina Fazer (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+8'
Emina Ekic (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+8'
Foul by Laurina Fazer (San Diego Wave).
90'+6'
Substitution, Houston Dash. Emina Ekic replaces Kat Rader.
90'+5'
Goal! Houston Dash 2, San Diego Wave 2. Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) left footed shot from very close range to the top left corner.
90'+5'
Attempt saved. Gia Corley (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Caroline DeLisle (Houston Dash). Assisted by Perle Morroni.
90'+2'
Corner, San Diego Wave. Conceded by Avery Patterson.
90'+2'
Attempt blocked. Gia Corley (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kiki Pickett with a cross.
90'+1'
Fourth official has announced 13 minutes of added time.
90'
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Tatum Wynalda replaces Dudinha.
89'
Goal! Houston Dash 2, San Diego Wave 1. Kat Rader (Houston Dash) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Kate Faasse.
88'
Foul by Dudinha (San Diego Wave).
88'
Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
88'
Kat Rader (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
88'
Foul by Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave).
86'
Corner, San Diego Wave. Conceded by Leah Klenke.
86'
Attempt blocked. Dudinha (San Diego Wave) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabi Portilho.
83'
Substitution, Houston Dash. Caroline DeLisle replaces Jane Campbell because of an injury.
83'
Substitution, San Diego Wave. Laurina Fazer replaces Kimmi Ascanio.
83'
Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
81'
VAR Decision: No Red Card Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave).
79'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
76'
Delay in match because of an injury Jane Campbell (Houston Dash).
75'
Jane Campbell (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
75'
Foul by Trinity Byars (San Diego Wave).

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

San Diego Wave FC vs Houston Dash Result Summary

The match finished level at San Diego Wave FC 2–2 Houston Dash. 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.

San Diego Wave FC Season Context: Plan Around Two Road Runs

San Diego's release highlights one three-match road trip in April and another across September and October. Select Away games only to see those travel-heavy sections without the Snapdragon dates.

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 San Diego Wave FC 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

San Diego Wave FC vs Houston Dash 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, San Diego Wave FC has 0 wins, Houston Dash has 1 win, and 1 finished level. The other listed meeting was Houston Dash 1–0 San Diego Wave FC on March 14, 2026.

March 14, 2026: Houston Dash vs San Diego Wave FC

Houston Dash 1–0 San Diego Wave FC

Snapdragon Stadium

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May 20, 2026: San Diego Wave FC vs Houston Dash

San Diego Wave FC 2–2 Houston Dash

Shell Energy Stadium

CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

San Diego Wave 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.

San Diego Wave FC Current Snapshot

San Diego Wave FC is currently #2 with 58 points from 30 matches (18 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses). Recent form: W W L L 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 L L D L.

Table Position Comparison

San Diego Wave FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 25 points between the clubs.

San Diego Wave FC schedule Houston Dash schedule Full NWSL standings

USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This San Diego Wave 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

San Diego Wave FC vs Houston Dash FAQ

What was the San Diego Wave FC vs Houston Dash score?

The recorded final score was San Diego Wave FC 2–2 Houston Dash on May 20, 2026.

Where can I watch San Diego Wave FC vs Houston Dash?

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Where is San Diego Wave 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 San Diego Wave FC and Houston Dash meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Houston Dash 1–0 San Diego Wave FC on March 14, 2026.