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Open source video →Utah Royals 1–0 Houston Dash: September 12, 2026 NWSL Result
Utah Royals and Houston Dash completed their 2026 NWSL match at Shell Energy Stadium on September 12, 2026. The final score was Utah Royals 1–0 Houston Dash. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.
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Utah Royals vs Houston Dash Broadcast Information
IONUnited States · Broadcast
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Houston Dash Match Venue
Shell Energy Stadium
Houston, Texas, USA
Open venue in Google Maps →Utah Royals vs Houston Dash Match Highlights
Watch 3 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. Utah Royals - Game Highlights
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Mina Tanaka finds the back of the net for Utah Royals
Mina Tanaka gets on the scoresheet for Utah Royals
Open source video →Utah Royals vs Houston Dash Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this September 12, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
Utah Royals 1–0 Houston Dash
Shell Energy Stadium
Servando Berna Rico
6,637
4-3-3 vs 4-2-3-1
Utah RoyalsTeam statisticHouston Dash
54.9%Possession45.1%
17Shots4
6Shots on goal0
7Corner kicks2
0Saves5
15Fouls committed12
0Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
2Offsides4
325Passes attempted276
239Passes completed185
70%Pass accuracy70%
5Tackles won8
15Interceptions8
5Blocked shots1
17Clearances33
Utah Royals 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.
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Kickoff
Kickoff
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Halftime
Halftime
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Second half
Start 2nd Half
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Yellow card · Houston Dash
Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card.
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Yellow card · Houston Dash
Danielle Colaprico (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Natalie Bain replaces Allysha Chapman.
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Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Khyah Harper replaces Kiki Van Zanten.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Paige Cronin replaces Miyabi Moriya.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Jameese Joseph replaces Kiana Palacios.
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Goal · Utah Royals
Goal! Houston Dash 0, Utah Royals 1. Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nuria Rábano with a cross.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Brecken Mozingo replaces Cece Delzer.
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Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Clarissa Larisey replaces Maggie Graham.
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Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Cate Hardin replaces Sarah Puntigam.
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Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Miljana Ivanovic replaces Kate Faasse.
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Yellow card · Houston Dash
Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Utah Royals
Substitution, Utah Royals. Madison Hammond replaces Narumi Miura.
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Full time
End Regular Time
Utah Royals vs Houston Dash Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
4-3-3Utah Royals Starting Lineup
- 23Mia JustusG
- 22Miyabi MoriyaRB · Subbed off
- 14Nuria RábanoLB
- 11Mina TanakaCM
- 8Kate Del FavaCD-R
- 18Kaleigh RiehlCD-L
- 10Narumi MiuraRM · Subbed off
- 17Ana TejadaLM
- 21Kiana PalaciosF · Subbed off
- 5Cece DelzerRF · Subbed off
- 24Cloé LacasseLF
Utah Royals Substitutes
- 16Courtney BrownSUB
- 99Madison HammondSUB · Came on
- 1Mandy McGlynnSUB
- 13Brecken MozingoSUB · Came on
- 3Jameese JosephSUB · Came on
- 4Paige CroninSUB · Came on
- 6Kameron SimmondsSUB
- 30Alexa SpaanstraSUB
- 2Tatumn MilazzoSUB
HOME TEAM
4-2-3-1Houston Dash Starting Lineup
- 1Jane CampbellG
- 15Avery PattersonRB
- 2Allysha ChapmanLB · Subbed off
- 17Sarah PuntigamLM · Subbed off
- 14Paige NielsenCD-R
- 4Leah KlenkeCD-L
- 19Maggie GrahamAM-R · Subbed off
- 24Danielle ColapricoRM
- 23Kate FaasseF · Subbed off
- 22Kat RaderAM
- 12Kiki Van ZantenAM-L · Subbed off
Houston Dash Substitutes
- 18Mary HardinSUB · Came on
- 8Natalie Marceline BainSUB · Came on
- 6Messiah BrightSUB
- 40Caroline DeLisleSUB
- 47Miljana IvanovicSUB · Came on
- 34Khyah HarperSUB · Came on
- 9Clarissa LariseySUB · Came on
- 99Jordan BrewsterSUB
- 27Lisa BoattinSUB
Utah Royals 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
Total ShotsAvery Patterson2 · 0 SOG, 0.07 xG
Accurate PassesLeah Klenke26 · 36 PASS, 0 BCC
Defensive InterventionsPaige Nielsen15 · 0 TKLW, 7 DUELW
SavesJane Campbell5 · 6 SOGA, 1.44 xGC
Utah Royals Match Leaders
Total ShotsMina Tanaka5 · 2 SOG, 1.03 xG
Accurate PassesKate Del Fava39 · 45 PASS, 0 BCC
Defensive InterventionsKaleigh Riehl11 · 1 TKLW, 3 DUELW
Utah Royals vs Houston Dash Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
Utah Royals vs Houston Dash Result Summary
Utah Royals won Utah Royals 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.
Utah Royals Season Context: Late Summer Brings a Home Cluster
Three of Utah's four July matches were scheduled at home, followed by Portland and Bay FC visits in August. Month and Home filters make that concentrated section easy to isolate.
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 Utah Royals 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.
Utah Royals vs Houston Dash 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Utah Royals has 2 wins, Houston Dash has 0 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Houston Dash 0–2 Utah Royals on May 6, 2026.
May 6, 2026: Houston Dash vs Utah Royals
Houston Dash 0–2 Utah Royals
America First Field
Open the other meeting →September 12, 2026: Utah Royals vs Houston Dash
Utah Royals 1–0 Houston Dash
Shell Energy Stadium
Utah Royals 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.
Utah Royals Current Snapshot
Utah Royals is currently #7 with 47 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses). Recent form: L W L W L.
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 W W.
Table Position Comparison
Utah Royals has the higher current points total, with a gap of 14 points between the clubs.
How to Use This Utah Royals 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
Review both starting formations and available substitutes, then watch any verified postgame videos attached to this result.
Utah Royals vs Houston Dash FAQ
What was the Utah Royals vs Houston Dash score?
The recorded final score was Utah Royals 1–0 Houston Dash on September 12, 2026.
Where can I watch Utah Royals vs Houston Dash?
The current schedule lists ION. Availability, subscription requirements and international rights can vary by service and location.
Where is Utah Royals vs Houston Dash being played?
The listed venue is Shell Energy Stadium, at Houston, Texas, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.
Do Utah Royals and Houston Dash meet again in 2026?
The other listed meeting was Houston Dash 0–2 Utah Royals on May 6, 2026.
Show latest 30 of 119 commentary updates
Match ends, Houston Dash 0, Utah Royals 1.
Second Half ends, Houston Dash 0, Utah Royals 1.
Offside, Utah Royals. Brecken Mozingo is caught offside.
Paige Cronin (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Miljana Ivanovic (Houston Dash).
Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
Substitution, Utah Royals. Madison Hammond replaces Narumi Miura.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Jameese Joseph (Utah Royals).
Delay in match because of an injury Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash).
Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Jameese Joseph (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash).
Substitution, Houston Dash. Miljana Ivanovic replaces Kate Faasse.
Foul by Jameese Joseph (Utah Royals).
Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Leah Klenke.
Attempt blocked. Narumi Miura (Utah Royals) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mina Tanaka.
Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Paige Nielsen.
Attempt missed. Cloé Lacasse (Utah Royals) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Narumi Miura.
Cloé Lacasse (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Khyah Harper (Houston Dash).
Substitution, Houston Dash. Cate Hardin replaces Sarah Puntigam.
Substitution, Houston Dash. Clarissa Larisey replaces Maggie Graham.
Foul by Jameese Joseph (Utah Royals).
Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Natalie Bain (Houston Dash).
Substitution, Utah Royals. Brecken Mozingo replaces Cece Delzer.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.