Houston Dash suffered a tough loss to Washington Spirit, with Trinity Rodman scoring twice, including a stoppage-time winner.

What happened?

The match kicked off at Audi Field, with Rodman's first goal putting the Spirit ahead. The Houston Dash had a tough task playing away, but rookie forward Kate Faasse scored the Dash's only goal to level the match. However, in stoppage time, Rodman scored again, securing a 2-1 win for the Spirit.

Why it matters for Houston Dash

The loss drops the Houston Dash to 10th in the NWSL Women standings, with 30 points from 26 games, and a recent form of LWLDL. They are now 35 points behind leaders Kansas City W. The team has scored 27 goals this season, but conceded 39, resulting in a -12 goal difference.

What comes next?

The Houston Dash will look to bounce back from this loss in their next match. With the NWSL season heating up, every point counts, and the Dash will need to improve their form to climb the standings. As of July 7, 2026, the team is focused on their upcoming games, aiming to turn their season around.