FINAL RESULT · August 16, 2026

Houston Dash 3–2 North Carolina Courage: August 16, 2026 NWSL Result

Houston Dash and North Carolina Courage completed their 2026 NWSL match at WakeMed Soccer Park on August 16, 2026. The final score was Houston Dash 3–2 North Carolina Courage. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

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

3–2

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

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Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage Broadcast Information

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North Carolina Courage Match Venue

WakeMed Soccer Park

Cary, North Carolina, USA

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MATCH VIDEOS

Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage 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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FULL HIGHLIGHTS | North Carolina Courage vs. Houston Dash

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1:18

North Carolina Courage vs. Houston Dash - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from North Carolina Courage vs. Houston Dash, 08/17/2026

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0:29

Ally Schlegel scores in the 37'

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0:41

Kate Faasse scores goal for Houston Dash

Kate Faasse gets on the scoresheet for Houston Dash

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0:49

Evelyn Ijeh gets on the scoresheet for North Carolina Courage

Evelyn Ijeh finds the back of the net for North Carolina Courage

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Clarissa Larisey with a Spectacular Goal vs. North Carolina Courage

Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash) with a Spectacular Goal vs. North Carolina Courage, 08/17/2026

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this August 16, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Houston Dash 3–2 North Carolina Courage

Match venue

WakeMed Soccer Park

Referee

Jamie Padilla

Attendance

7,031

Formations

4-4-2 vs 4-3-3

Houston DashTeam statisticNorth Carolina Courage

46.8%Possession53.2%

15Shots16

7Shots on goal4

4Corner kicks1

2Saves4

8Fouls committed7

1Yellow cards0

0Red cards0

3Offsides3

385Passes attempted441

310Passes completed352

80%Pass accuracy80%

12Tackles won9

14Interceptions2

3Blocked shots4

14Clearances11

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage 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.
14'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Natalia Staude replaces Natalie Jacobs because of an injury.
37'
Goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! North Carolina Courage 1, Houston Dash 0. Ally Schlegel (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
42'
Goal · Houston Dash
Goal! North Carolina Courage 1, Houston Dash 1. Kate Faasse (Houston Dash) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner following a corner.
45'+9'
Halftime
First Half ends, North Carolina Courage 1, Houston Dash 1.
45'
Second half
Second Half begins North Carolina Courage 1, Houston Dash 1.
51'
Goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! North Carolina Courage 2, Houston Dash 1. Evelyn Ijeh (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ally Schlegel.
63'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Lauryn Thompson replaces Ally Schlegel.
63'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Clarissa Larisey replaces Kate Faasse.
63'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Natalie Bain replaces Allysha Chapman.
73'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Miljana Ivanovic replaces Kiki Van Zanten because of an injury.
73'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Khyah Harper replaces Linda Ullmark.
76'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Carly Wickenheiser replaces Riley Jackson.
76'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Vilde Bøe Risa replaces Erica Parkinson.
80'
Goal · Houston Dash
Goal! North Carolina Courage 2, Houston Dash 2. Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Avery Patterson with a cross.
85'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Lisa Boattin replaces Paige Nielsen.
86'
Yellow card · Houston Dash
Danielle Colaprico (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+1'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Cate Hardin replaces Maggie Graham.
90'+2'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Chioma Okafor replaces Evelyn Ijeh.
90'+6'
Full time
Second Half ends, North Carolina Courage 2, Houston Dash 3.

STARTING XI & BENCH

Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage Lineups and Formations

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

AWAY TEAM

Houston Dash Starting Lineup

4-4-2

1
Jane CampbellG
15
Avery PattersonRB
2
Allysha ChapmanLB · Subbed off
19
Maggie GrahamCM-R · Subbed off
14
Paige NielsenCD-R · Subbed off
4
Leah KlenkeCD-L
30
Linda UllmarkRM · Subbed off
24
Danielle ColapricoCM-L
23
Kate FaasseCF-L · Subbed off
22
Kat RaderCF-R
12
Kiki Van ZantenLM · Subbed off

Houston Dash Substitutes

47
Miljana IvanovicSUB · Came on
9
Clarissa LariseySUB · Came on
27
Lisa BoattinSUB · Came on
6
Messiah BrightSUB
18
Mary HardinSUB · Came on
40
Caroline DeLisleSUB
10
Malia BerkelySUB
34
Khyah HarperSUB · Came on
8
Natalie Marceline BainSUB · Came on

HOME TEAM

North Carolina Courage Starting Lineup

4-3-3

1
Kailen SheridanG
13
Ryan WilliamsRB
11
Feli RauchLB
20
Shinomi KoyamaCM
4
Natalie JacobsCD-R · Subbed off
25
Maycee BellCD-L
16
Riley JacksonRM · Subbed off
19
Érica ParkinsonLM · Subbed off
10
Evelyn IjehF · Subbed off
35
Ally SchlegelRF · Subbed off
2
Ashley SanchezLF

North Carolina Courage Substitutes

17
Dani WeatherholtSUB
12
Natalia StaudeSUB · Came on
18
Uno ShiragakiSUB
8
Chioma OkaforSUB · Came on
14
Carly WickenheiserSUB · Came on
33
Hannah BetfortSUB
99
Madison WhiteSUB
26
Vilde Bøe RisaSUB · Came on
7
Lauryn ThompsonSUB · Came on

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage Top Performers and Player Stats

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

North Carolina Courage Match Leaders

Ashley Sanchez

Total ShotsAshley Sanchez4 · 1 SOG, 0.21 xG

Maycee Bell

Accurate PassesMaycee Bell54 · 62 PASS

Ryan Williams

Defensive InterventionsRyan Williams8 · 3 TKLW, 7 DUELW

Kailen Sheridan

SavesKailen Sheridan4 · 7 SOGA, 1.49 xGC

Houston Dash Match Leaders

Kat Rader

Total ShotsKat Rader2 · 0 SOG, 0.06 xG

Leah Klenke

Accurate PassesLeah Klenke65 · 73 PASS

Avery Patterson

Defensive InterventionsAvery Patterson10 · 1 TKLW, 2 DUELW

Jane Campbell

SavesJane Campbell2 · 4 SOGA, 2.74 xGC

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage Match Commentary

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

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Match ends, North Carolina Courage 2, Houston Dash 3.
90'+6'
Second Half ends, North Carolina Courage 2, Houston Dash 3.
90'+5'
Attempt blocked. Lauryn Thompson (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
90'+5'
Attempt blocked. Lauryn Thompson (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ashley Sanchez.
90'+3'
Goal! North Carolina Courage 2, Houston Dash 3. Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lisa Boattin.
90'+2'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Chioma Okafor replaces Evelyn Ijeh.
90'+1'
Substitution, Houston Dash. Cate Hardin replaces Maggie Graham.
90'+1'
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
90'
Attempt saved. Miljana Ivanovic (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Kailen Sheridan (North Carolina Courage). Assisted by Kat Rader.
89'
Attempt missed. Lauryn Thompson (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
87'
Attempt missed. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
86'
Danielle Colaprico (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
86'
Lauryn Thompson (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
86'
Foul by Danielle Colaprico (Houston Dash).
85'
Substitution, Houston Dash. Lisa Boattin replaces Paige Nielsen.
82'
Vilde Bøe Risa (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
82'
Foul by Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash).
80'
Goal! North Carolina Courage 2, Houston Dash 2. Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Avery Patterson with a cross.
79'
Foul by Carly Wickenheiser (North Carolina Courage).
79'
Danielle Colaprico (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
79'
Attempt saved. Miljana Ivanovic (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Kailen Sheridan (North Carolina Courage). Assisted by Khyah Harper with a cross.
77'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
76'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Vilde Bøe Risa replaces Erica Parkinson.
76'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Carly Wickenheiser replaces Riley Jackson.
76'
Delay in match for a drinks break.
75'
Attempt missed. Khyah Harper (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Danielle Colaprico with a through ball.
73'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
73'
Substitution, Houston Dash. Khyah Harper replaces Linda Ullmark.
73'
Substitution, Houston Dash. Miljana Ivanovic replaces Kiki Van Zanten because of an injury.
72'
Delay in match because of an injury Kiki Van Zanten (Houston Dash).

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage Result Summary

Houston Dash won Houston Dash 3–2 North Carolina Courage 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.

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.

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.

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 North Carolina Courage 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

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

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Houston Dash has 1 win, North Carolina Courage has 1 win, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was North Carolina Courage 1–0 Houston Dash on April 25, 2026.

April 25, 2026: North Carolina Courage vs Houston Dash

North Carolina Courage 1–0 Houston Dash

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August 16, 2026: Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage

Houston Dash 3–2 North Carolina Courage

WakeMed Soccer Park

CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage 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: D L W D D.

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: W W W L L.

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 Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage 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

Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage FAQ

What was the Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage score?

The recorded final score was Houston Dash 3–2 North Carolina Courage on August 16, 2026.

Where can I watch Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage?

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

Where is Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage being played?

The listed venue is WakeMed Soccer Park, at Cary, North Carolina, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

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

The other listed meeting was North Carolina Courage 1–0 Houston Dash on April 25, 2026.