FINAL RESULT · May 31, 2026

Houston Dash 0–1 Gotham FC: May 31, 2026 NWSL Result

Houston Dash and Gotham FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Red Bull Arena on May 31, 2026. The final score was Houston Dash 0–1 Gotham FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

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

0–1

Gotham FC Current rank #1 · Form W D W W W

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Houston Dash vs Gotham FC Broadcast Information

ESPN DeportesUnited States · Tv package

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NWSL+United States · Free streaming

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Gotham FC Match Venue

Red Bull Arena

Harrison, New Jersey, USA

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MATCH VIDEOS

Houston Dash vs Gotham FC Match Highlights

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NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Houston Dash - Game Highlights

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0:50

Jordynn Dudley scores goal for NJ/NY Gotham FC

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0:21

Jane Campbell makes a nice stop

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0:24

Shelby Hogan denies Houston Dash with save

Shelby Hogan makes a nice stop

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Houston Dash vs Gotham FC Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this May 31, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Houston Dash 0–1 Gotham FC

Match venue

Red Bull Arena

Referee

Joshua Encarnación

Attendance

10,549

Formations

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

Houston DashTeam statisticGotham FC

40.3%Possession59.7%

6Shots15

3Shots on goal7

1Corner kicks4

6Saves3

8Fouls committed9

0Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

3Offsides2

370Passes attempted543

283Passes completed453

80%Pass accuracy80%

13Tackles won11

20Interceptions8

1Blocked shots6

21Clearances16

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Houston Dash vs Gotham FC 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
18'
Goal · Gotham FC
Goal! Gotham FC 1, Houston Dash 0. Jordynn Dudley (Gotham FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Tierna Davidson.
45'+4'
Halftime
First Half ends, Gotham FC 1, Houston Dash 0.
45'
Second half
Second Half begins Gotham FC 1, Houston Dash 0.
60'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Clarissa Larisey replaces Kate Faasse.
60'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Allysha Chapman replaces Lisa Boattin.
60'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Cate Hardin replaces Sarah Puntigam.
60'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Sophie Schmidt replaces Linda Ullmark.
62'
Substitution · Gotham FC
Substitution, Gotham FC. Rose Lavelle replaces Sarah Schupansky.
62'
Substitution · Gotham FC
Substitution, Gotham FC. Emily Sonnett replaces Tierna Davidson.
76'
Substitution · Gotham FC
Substitution, Gotham FC. Sofia Cook replaces Savannah McCaskill.
82'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Emina Ekic replaces Danielle Colaprico.
90'
Yellow card · Gotham FC
Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+2'
Substitution · Gotham FC
Substitution, Gotham FC. Katie Lampson replaces Esther González.
90'+2'
Substitution · Gotham FC
Substitution, Gotham FC. Khyah Harper replaces Jaedyn Shaw.
90'+10'
Full time
End Regular Time

STARTING XI & BENCH

Houston Dash vs Gotham FC Lineups and Formations

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

AWAY TEAM

Houston Dash Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

1
Jane CampbellG
15
Avery PattersonD
27
Lisa BoattinD · Subbed off
17
Sarah PuntigamM · Subbed off
4
Leah KlenkeD
14
Paige NielsenD
30
Linda UllmarkM · Subbed off
24
Danielle ColapricoM · Subbed off
23
Kate FaasseF · Subbed off
22
Kat RaderM
19
Maggie GrahamM

Houston Dash Substitutes

13
Sophie SchmidtSUB · Came on
18
Mary HardinSUB · Came on
11
Emina EkicSUB · Came on
7
Evelina DuljanSUB
40
Caroline DeLisleSUB
6
Messiah BrightSUB
2
Allysha ChapmanSUB · Came on
10
Malia BerkelySUB
9
Clarissa LariseySUB · Came on

HOME TEAM

Gotham FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

1
Shelby HoganG
23
Midge PurceD
18
Guro ReitenD
13
Savannah McCaskillM · Subbed off
27
Jess CarterD
15
Tierna DavidsonD · Subbed off
2
Jordynn DudleyM
7
Jaelin HowellM
9
Esther GonzálezF · Subbed off
11
Sarah SchupanskyM · Subbed off
10
Jaedyn ShawM · Subbed off

Gotham FC Substitutes

20
Teagan WySUB
21
Sofia CookSUB · Came on
34
Khyah HarperSUB · Came on
24
Andrea KitahataSUB
28
Katie LampsonSUB · Came on
16
Rose LavelleSUB · Came on
4
Lilly RealeSUB
14
Talia SommerSUB
6
Emily SonnettSUB · Came on

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Houston Dash vs Gotham FC Top Performers and Player Stats

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

Gotham FC Match Leaders

Total ShotsJordynn Dudley6 · 3 SOG, 1 G

Accurate PassesJess Carter71 · 74 PASS

Defensive InterventionsMidge Purce8 · 1 TKLW, 4 DUELW

SavesShelby Hogan3 · 3 SOGA, 0 GA

Houston Dash Match Leaders

Total ShotsAvery Patterson2 · 0 SOG, 0 G

Accurate PassesPaige Nielsen49 · 52 PASS

Defensive InterventionsPaige Nielsen13 · 2 TKLW, 4 DUELW

SavesJane Campbell6 · 7 SOGA, 1 GA

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Houston Dash vs Gotham FC Match Commentary

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

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Match ends, Gotham FC 1, Houston Dash 0.
90'+6'
Second Half ends, Gotham FC 1, Houston Dash 0.
90'+2'
Substitution, Gotham FC. Khyah Harper replaces Jaedyn Shaw.
90'+2'
Substitution, Gotham FC. Katie Lampson replaces Esther González.
90'+2'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
90'+1'
Delay in match because of an injury Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash).
90'+1'
Delay in match because of an injury Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC).
90'
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
90'
Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'
Foul by Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC).
90'
Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'
Attempt saved. Jordynn Dudley (Gotham FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Jane Campbell (Houston Dash). Assisted by Rose Lavelle with a cross.
89'
Foul by Maggie Graham (Houston Dash).
89'
Midge Purce (Gotham FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
83'
Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
83'
Foul by Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash).
82'
Substitution, Houston Dash. Emina Ekic replaces Danielle Colaprico.
80'
Offside, Houston Dash. Clarissa Larisey is caught offside.
77'
Attempt blocked. Sofia Cook (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rose Lavelle.
76'
Substitution, Gotham FC. Sofia Cook replaces Savannah McCaskill.
76'
Danielle Colaprico (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
76'
Foul by Jordynn Dudley (Gotham FC).
75'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
75'
Delay in match because of an injury Maggie Graham (Houston Dash).
74'
Attempt saved. Maggie Graham (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Shelby Hogan (Gotham FC).
71'
Attempt saved. Kat Rader (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Shelby Hogan (Gotham FC).
70'
Foul by Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC).
70'
Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
68'
Attempt missed. Jordynn Dudley (Gotham FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jaedyn Shaw following a set piece situation.
67'
Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Houston Dash vs Gotham FC Result Summary

Gotham FC won Houston Dash 0–1 Gotham FC at 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.

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.

Gotham FC Season Context: Separate League Games from Special Events

This page is the NWSL regular-season schedule. Gotham's June Challenge Cup meeting with Kansas City is a separate competition and should not be mistaken for a missing league fixture.

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 Houston Dash 2026 home match themes and schedule notes and the Gotham FC 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

Houston Dash vs Gotham FC 2026 Head-to-Head

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

May 31, 2026: Houston Dash vs Gotham FC

Houston Dash 0–1 Gotham FC

Red Bull Arena

August 1, 2026: Gotham FC vs Houston Dash

Gotham FC 1–0 Houston Dash

Shell Energy Stadium

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Houston Dash vs Gotham FC 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.

Houston Dash Current Snapshot

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

Gotham FC Current Snapshot

Gotham FC is currently #1 with 61 points from 30 matches (18 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses). Recent form: W D W W W.

Table Position Comparison

Gotham FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 28 points between the clubs.

Houston Dash schedule Gotham FC schedule Full NWSL standings

USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Houston Dash vs Gotham FC 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

Review both starting formations and available substitutes, then watch any verified postgame videos attached to this result.

MATCH QUESTIONS

Houston Dash vs Gotham FC FAQ

What was the Houston Dash vs Gotham FC score?

The recorded final score was Houston Dash 0–1 Gotham FC on May 31, 2026.

Where can I watch Houston Dash vs Gotham FC?

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

Where is Houston Dash vs Gotham FC being played?

The listed venue is Red Bull Arena, at Harrison, New Jersey, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

Do Houston Dash and Gotham FC meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Gotham FC 1–0 Houston Dash on August 1, 2026.