Houston Dash W vs San Diego Wave W: NWSL Group Stage Matchup

Match Context

Houston Dash W host San Diego Wave W at Shell Energy Stadium on 21 May 2026 in NWSL Women Group Stage action. Houston sit 13th with 10 points from 9 matches, while San Diego lead the table in 1st place on 21 points after 10 games. This is a group phase fixture, not a 1/8 final.

Houston Dash W Availability

There are currently no confirmed injuries or suspensions reported for Houston Dash W, and no players are listed as doubtful or sidelined. With the squad appearing at full strength, key attacking midfielder K. van Zanten (4 goals in 7 appearances) is available, a major boost given Houston’s 10 goals from 9 league matches.

San Diego Wave W Availability

San Diego Wave W also report no players as doubtful or sidelined, with no injury list or disciplinary absences (yellow or red card suspensions) indicated. That means both of their leading attacking threats, L. E. Godfrey (4 goals, 1 assist) and Dudinha (3 goals, 4 assists), are available and expected to feature.

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees on either side, neither team loses attacking output on paper. Houston will rely heavily on K. van Zanten to lift an offense averaging just over 1 goal per match, while San Diego retain the full creative and scoring influence of Godfrey and Dudinha for a top-of-the-table push.