FINAL RESULT · September 26, 2026

Houston Dash 1–1 Portland Thorns FC: September 26, 2026 NWSL Result

Houston Dash and Portland Thorns FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Providence Park on September 26, 2026. The final score was Houston Dash 1–1 Portland Thorns FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

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

1–1

Portland Thorns FC Current rank #6 · Form W D L D W

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Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns FC Broadcast Information

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Portland Thorns FC Match Venue

Providence Park

Portland, Oregon, USA

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MATCH VIDEOS

Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns FC Match Highlights

Watch 4 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 | Portland Thorns FC vs. Houston Dash

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Portland Thorns FC vs. Houston Dash - Game Highlights

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Kat Rader slots in the goal for Houston Dash

Kat Rader gets on the scoresheet for Houston Dash

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Marie Müller scores in the 85'

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns FC Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this September 26, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Houston Dash 1–1 Portland Thorns FC

Match venue

Providence Park

Referee

Trevor Wiseman

Attendance

18,247

Formations

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

Houston DashTeam statisticPortland Thorns FC

45.4%Possession54.6%

6Shots20

2Shots on goal5

1Corner kicks8

4Saves1

15Fouls committed9

1Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

0Offsides1

284Passes attempted339

208Passes completed252

70%Pass accuracy70%

8Tackles won8

15Interceptions10

0Blocked shots7

34Clearances14

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns 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
First Half begins.
10'
Goal · Houston Dash
Goal! Portland Thorns 0, Houston Dash 1. Kat Rader (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kate Faasse.
39'
Yellow card · Houston Dash
Kiki Van Zanten (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
45'+2'
Halftime
First Half ends, Portland Thorns 0, Houston Dash 1.
45'
Second half
Start 2nd Half
56'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Linda Ullmark replaces Kiki Van Zanten.
59'
Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Reilyn Turner replaces Morgan Weaver.
59'
Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Marie Müller replaces M.A. Vignola.
63'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Clarissa Larisey replaces Kate Faasse.
64'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Khyah Harper replaces Miljana Ivanovic.
77'
Yellow card · Portland Thorns FC
Marie Müller (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
79'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Sophie Schmidt replaces Kat Rader.
85'
Goal · Portland Thorns FC
Goal! Portland Thorns 1, Houston Dash 1. Marie Müller (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Sophia Wilson.
90'+5'
Full time
Second Half ends, Portland Thorns 1, Houston Dash 1.

STARTING XI & BENCH

Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns 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 PattersonRB
27
Lisa BoattinLB
17
Sarah PuntigamLM
14
Paige NielsenCD-R
4
Leah KlenkeCD-L
12
Kiki Van ZantenAM-R · Subbed off
19
Maggie GrahamRM
23
Kate FaasseF · Subbed off
22
Kat RaderAM · Subbed off
47
Miljana IvanovicAM-L · Subbed off

Houston Dash Substitutes

99
Jordan BrewsterSUB
30
Linda UllmarkSUB · Came on
40
Caroline DeLisleSUB
13
Sophie SchmidtSUB · Came on
6
Messiah BrightSUB
9
Clarissa LariseySUB · Came on
8
Natalie Marceline BainSUB
34
Khyah HarperSUB · Came on
18
Mary HardinSUB

HOME TEAM

Portland Thorns FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

18
Mackenzie ArnoldG
2
Reyna ReyesRB
25
M.A. VignolaLB · Subbed off
21
Jessie FlemingLM
4
Carolyn CalzadaCD-R
24
Jayden PerryCD-L
22
Morgan WeaverAM-R · Subbed off
20
Nina NijstadRM
9
Sophia WilsonF
19
Pietra TordinAM
7
Caiya HanksAM-L

Portland Thorns FC Substitutes

11
Maddie PadelskiSUB
41
Renee LylesSUB
35
Morgan MessnerSUB
29
Mallie McKenzieSUB
15
Shae HarveySUB
6
Cassandra BogereSUB
66
Reilyn TurnerSUB · Came on
23
Marie MüllerSUB · Came on
16
Sam HiattSUB

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns FC Top Performers and Player Stats

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

Portland Thorns FC Match Leaders

Total ShotsSophia Wilson7 · 2 SOG, 0.26 xG

Accurate PassesJayden Perry41 · 52 PASS, 0 BCC

Defensive InterventionsCarolyn Calzada11 · 0 TKLW, 2 DUELW

SavesMackenzie Arnold1 · 2 SOGA, 0.45 xGC

Houston Dash Match Leaders

Total ShotsKat Rader2 · 1 SOG, 0.21 xG

Accurate PassesPaige Nielsen33 · 43 PASS, 0 BCC

Defensive InterventionsLeah Klenke17 · 0 TKLW, 2 DUELW

SavesJane Campbell4 · 5 SOGA, 1.05 xGC

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns 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, Portland Thorns 1, Houston Dash 1.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Portland Thorns 1, Houston Dash 1.
90'+4'
Attempt saved. Linda Ullmark (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns). Assisted by Khyah Harper.
90'+3'
Attempt blocked. Caiya Hanks (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nina Nijstad.
90'+2'
Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+2'
Foul by Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash).
90'+1'
Attempt blocked. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jessie Fleming.
90'+1'
Foul by Nina Nijstad (Portland Thorns).
90'+1'
Sophie Schmidt (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
90'
Attempt missed. Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Marie Müller following a fast break.
89'
Foul by Nina Nijstad (Portland Thorns).
89'
Maggie Graham (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
88'
Carolyn Calzada (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
88'
Foul by Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash).
87'
Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
87'
Foul by Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash).
87'
Attempt missed. Caiya Hanks (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is just a bit too high.
85'
Goal! Portland Thorns 1, Houston Dash 1. Marie Müller (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Sophia Wilson.
85'
Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85'
Foul by Linda Ullmark (Houston Dash).
84'
Attempt missed. Khyah Harper (Houston Dash) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
82'
Attempt blocked. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nina Nijstad.
81'
Attempt missed. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jessie Fleming with a cross following a set piece situation.
80'
Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the right wing.
80'
Foul by Lisa Boattin (Houston Dash).
79'
Substitution, Houston Dash. Sophie Schmidt replaces Kat Rader.
79'
Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
79'
Foul by Avery Patterson (Houston Dash).
78'
Foul by Caiya Hanks (Portland Thorns).

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns FC Result Summary

The match finished level at Houston Dash 1–1 Portland Thorns FC. 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.

Portland Thorns FC Season Context: Start with the Cascadia Dates

Seattle is the opponent many Portland supporters look for first. Use the team filter within this page to isolate both Reign meetings and compare the home and away venues.

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 Portland Thorns 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns FC 2026 Head-to-Head

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

September 26, 2026: Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns FC

Houston Dash 1–1 Portland Thorns FC

Providence Park

November 1, 2026: Portland Thorns FC vs Houston Dash

Portland Thorns FC 2–0 Houston Dash

Shell Energy Stadium

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns 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 L L L L.

Portland Thorns FC Current Snapshot

Portland Thorns FC is currently #6 with 50 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses). Recent form: W D L D W.

Table Position Comparison

Portland Thorns FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 17 points between the clubs.

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USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns 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 Portland Thorns FC FAQ

What was the Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns FC score?

The recorded final score was Houston Dash 1–1 Portland Thorns FC on September 26, 2026.

Where can I watch Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns FC?

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Where is Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns FC being played?

The listed venue is Providence Park, at Portland, Oregon, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

Do Houston Dash and Portland Thorns FC meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Portland Thorns FC 2–0 Houston Dash on November 1, 2026.