FINAL RESULT · October 4, 2026

Washington Spirit 3–2 Houston Dash: October 4, 2026 NWSL Result

Washington Spirit and Houston Dash completed their 2026 NWSL match at Shell Energy Stadium on October 4, 2026. The final score was Washington Spirit 3–2 Houston Dash. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Washington Spirit Current rank #3 · Form L W L W W

3–2

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

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Washington Spirit 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

Washington Spirit vs Houston Dash 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 | Houston Dash vs. Washington Spirit

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1:16

Houston Dash vs. Washington Spirit - Game Highlights

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0:34

Miljana Ivanovic finds the back of the net for Houston Dash

Miljana Ivanovic scores goal for Houston Dash

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0:32

Sofia Cantore scores in the 51'

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Miljana Ivanovic gets on the scoresheet for Houston Dash

Miljana Ivanovic finds the back of the net for Houston Dash

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Clara Luvanga scores in the 84'

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Washington Spirit vs Houston Dash Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this October 4, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Washington Spirit 3–2 Houston Dash

Match venue

Shell Energy Stadium

Attendance

7,917

Formations

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

Washington SpiritTeam statisticHouston Dash

60%Possession40%

25Shots13

8Shots on goal6

11Corner kicks7

4Saves5

4Fouls committed9

0Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

1Offsides3

465Passes attempted312

382Passes completed228

80%Pass accuracy70%

16Tackles won14

6Interceptions7

8Blocked shots3

22Clearances28

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Washington Spirit 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
First Half begins.
44'
Goal · Houston Dash
Goal! Houston Dash 1, Washington Spirit 1. Miljana Ivanovic (Houston Dash) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner.
45'+3'
Halftime
First Half ends, Houston Dash 1, Washington Spirit 1.
45'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Sophie Schmidt replaces Kate Faasse.
45'
Second half
Start 2nd Half
51'
Goal · Washington Spirit
Goal! Houston Dash 1, Washington Spirit 2. Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Trinity Rodman with a through ball.
59'
Goal · Houston Dash
Goal! Houston Dash 2, Washington Spirit 2. Miljana Ivanovic (Houston Dash) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner following a corner.
60'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Khyah Harper replaces Kiki Van Zanten.
66'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Clara Luvanga replaces Mélissa Bethi because of an injury.
66'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Rosemonde Kouassi replaces Sofia Cantore.
66'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Monique Ngock replaces Hal Hershfelt.
70'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Cate Hardin replaces Sarah Puntigam.
70'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Clarissa Larisey replaces Miljana Ivanovic.
77'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Claudia Martínez replaces Ashley Hatch.
84'
Goal · Washington Spirit
Goal! Houston Dash 2, Washington Spirit 3. Clara Luvanga (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Claudia Martínez following a fast break.
85'
Substitution · Houston Dash
Substitution, Houston Dash. Messiah Bright replaces Lisa Boattin.
86'
Yellow card · Houston Dash
Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+4'
Full time
Second Half ends, Houston Dash 2, Washington Spirit 3.

STARTING XI & BENCH

Washington Spirit vs Houston Dash Lineups and Formations

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

AWAY TEAM

Washington Spirit Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

18
Sandy MacIverG
13
Lucia Di GuglielmoRB
14
Gabrielle CarleLB
17
Hal HershfeltLM · Subbed off
9
Tara RuddCD-R
24
Esme MorganCD-L
27
Sofia CantoreAM-R · Subbed off
12
Andi SullivanRM
33
Ashley HatchF · Subbed off
7
Melissa BethiAM · Subbed off
2
Trinity RodmanAM-L

Washington Spirit Substitutes

25
Clara LuvangaSUB · Came on
5
Élisabeth TséSUB
35
Madison HaugenSUB
11
Claudia MartínezSUB · Came on
19
Rosemonde KouassiSUB · Came on
8
Monique NgockSUB · Came on
28
Sara WojdelkoSUB
16
Tamara BoltSUB
26
Paige MetayerSUB

HOME TEAM

Houston Dash Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

1
Jane CampbellG
15
Avery PattersonRB
27
Lisa BoattinLB · Subbed off
17
Sarah PuntigamLM · Subbed off
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
47
Miljana IvanovicAM-L · Subbed off

Houston Dash Substitutes

34
Khyah HarperSUB · Came on
99
Jordan BrewsterSUB
13
Sophie SchmidtSUB · Came on
40
Caroline DeLisleSUB
9
Clarissa LariseySUB · Came on
2
Allysha ChapmanSUB
8
Natalie Marceline BainSUB
18
Mary HardinSUB · Came on
6
Messiah BrightSUB · Came on

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Washington Spirit 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 ShotsMiljana Ivanovic2 · 2 SOG, 0.18 xG

Paige Nielsen

Accurate PassesPaige Nielsen36 · 47 PASS, 0 BCC

Paige Nielsen

Defensive InterventionsPaige Nielsen18 · 1 TKLW, 1 DUELW

Jane Campbell

SavesJane Campbell5 · 8 SOGA, 2.25 xGC

Washington Spirit Match Leaders

Trinity Rodman

Total ShotsTrinity Rodman7 · 2 SOG, 0.37 xG

Esme Morgan

Accurate PassesEsme Morgan81 · 83 PASS, 1 BCC

Gabrielle Carle

Defensive InterventionsGabrielle Carle10 · 5 TKLW, 8 DUELW

Sandy MacIver

SavesSandy MacIver4 · 6 SOGA, 1.19 xGC

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Washington Spirit 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, Washington Spirit 3.
90'+4'
Second Half ends, Houston Dash 2, Washington Spirit 3.
90'+4'
Attempt saved. Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit).
90'+4'
Attempt blocked. Leah Klenke (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
90'+4'
Attempt blocked. Khyah Harper (Houston Dash) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Clarissa Larisey.
90'+3'
Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Tara Rudd.
90'+3'
Offside, Washington Spirit. Clara Luvanga is caught offside.
90'+2'
Attempt saved. Messiah Bright (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit).
90'+1'
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
90'
Attempt missed. Rosemonde Kouassi (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Monique Ngock following a fast break.
87'
Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Trinity Rodman.
86'
Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
86'
Claudia Martínez (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the right wing.
86'
Foul by Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash).
85'
Substitution, Houston Dash. Messiah Bright replaces Lisa Boattin.
84'
Goal! Houston Dash 2, Washington Spirit 3. Clara Luvanga (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Claudia Martínez following a fast break.
83'
Offside, Houston Dash. Clarissa Larisey is caught offside.
80'
Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Lisa Boattin.
79'
Attempt missed. Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Esme Morgan with a cross following a corner.
79'
Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Jane Campbell.
79'
Attempt saved. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner by Jane Campbell (Houston Dash). Assisted by Clara Luvanga.
78'
Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
78'
Foul by Khyah Harper (Houston Dash).
77'
Offside, Houston Dash. Avery Patterson is caught offside.
77'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Claudia Martínez replaces Ashley Hatch.
76'
Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Sandy MacIver.
75'
Foul by Monique Ngock (Washington Spirit).
75'
Lisa Boattin (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
74'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
73'
Delay in match because of an injury Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit).

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Washington Spirit vs Houston Dash Result Summary

Washington Spirit won Washington Spirit 3–2 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.

Washington Spirit Season Context: Find the Championship and Table Rematches

Washington's published highlights include two Gotham meetings and an April home date against Kansas City, the previous season's top team in the table. Opponent filtering surfaces those dates without extra browsing.

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 Washington Spirit 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

Washington Spirit vs Houston Dash 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Washington Spirit has 2 wins, Houston Dash has 0 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Houston Dash 1–2 Washington Spirit on July 3, 2026.

July 3, 2026: Houston Dash vs Washington Spirit

Houston Dash 1–2 Washington Spirit

Audi Field

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October 4, 2026: Washington Spirit vs Houston Dash

Washington Spirit 3–2 Houston Dash

Shell Energy Stadium

CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Washington Spirit 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.

Washington Spirit Current Snapshot

Washington Spirit is currently #3 with 55 points from 30 matches (17 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses). Recent form: L W L W W.

Houston Dash Current Snapshot

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

Table Position Comparison

Washington Spirit has the higher current points total, with a gap of 22 points between the clubs.

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USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Washington Spirit 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.

MATCH QUESTIONS

Washington Spirit vs Houston Dash FAQ

What was the Washington Spirit vs Houston Dash score?

The recorded final score was Washington Spirit 3–2 Houston Dash on October 4, 2026.

Where can I watch Washington Spirit vs Houston Dash?

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Where is Washington Spirit vs Houston Dash being played?

The listed venue is Shell Energy Stadium, at Houston, Texas, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

Do Washington Spirit and Houston Dash meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Houston Dash 1–2 Washington Spirit on July 3, 2026.