Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W Stats: Head-to-Head Record
Portland Thorns W host Houston Dash W at Providence Park on 27 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 00:45 (UTC) in the NWSL Women Group Stage. The home side arrive as one of the league’s stronger outfits, sitting 5th with 42 points, a positive goal difference of +8, and a strong home record that has put them firmly in the mix for the NWSL Women Play Offs Quarter-finals.
Houston Dash W travel to Portland in a more precarious position in the standings. They are 12th on 29 points with a goal difference of -4, fighting to climb away from the lower reaches of the table. With Portland particularly strong at Providence Park and Houston struggling away from home, the stakes are high for both sides, and this fixture will be closely watched by anyone studying Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W stats for clues about the playoff picture and the Dash’s ability to turn their season around.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a competitive but clearly tilted matchup in favor of Portland Thorns W in NWSL Women play.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Portland Thorns W wins: 3
- Draws: 0
- Houston Dash W wins: 2
Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W Timeline & Historical Context
The Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W timeline in league competition is built entirely within the NWSL Women Regular Season, and it has swung back and forth in distinct phases. The earliest match in the available record came on 13 May 2023 in Regular Season - 5 at Shell Energy Stadium, where Houston Dash W, playing at home, edged Portland Thorns W 2-1 after trailing 0-1 at half-time. That result underlined Houston’s capacity to respond and turn games around on their own turf.
The following year, in the 2024 NWSL Women season, Portland reasserted themselves. On 21 April 2024 in Regular Season - 4 at Providence Park, Portland Thorns W dominated as the home side, beating Houston Dash W 4-1 after leading 2-0 at the break. Later in the same season, on 18 May 2024 in Regular Season - 8 at Shell Energy Stadium, Portland again prevailed away from home, winning 2-0 after a goalless first half. These two 2024 fixtures marked a clear swing of momentum back toward Portland in this rivalry.
The 2025 season extended that theme of shifting control. On 17 May 2025 in Regular Season - 9 at Shell Energy Stadium, Portland Thorns W produced a commanding 4-1 away win over Houston Dash W, racing into a 3-0 half-time lead. However, Houston responded later that year: on 2 November 2025 in Regular Season - 19 at Providence Park, Portland Thorns W, at home, defeated Houston Dash W 2-0 with a 2-0 half-time scoreline. Across this Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W timeline, the pattern is clear: Portland have increasingly controlled the matchup, particularly in the 2024 and 2025 campaigns, though Houston have shown they can still strike, especially at Shell Energy Stadium.
Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall head-to-head numbers underline Portland’s growing superiority while still reflecting Houston’s occasional success.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Portland Thorns W 13 - 6 Houston Dash W
- Average Goals per Match: Portland Thorns W 2.60 vs Houston Dash W 1.20
Venue Split Performance:
- At Providence Park: 2 matches played here — Portland Thorns W won 2 (as home side), Houston Dash W won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Shell Energy Stadium: 3 matches played here — Houston Dash W won 1 (as home side), Portland Thorns W won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 2 November 2025: Portland Thorns W 2-0 Houston Dash W (Half-time: 2-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 19
- 17 May 2025: Houston Dash W 1-4 Portland Thorns W (Half-time: 0-3) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 9
- 18 May 2024: Houston Dash W 0-2 Portland Thorns W (Half-time: 0-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 8
- 21 April 2024: Portland Thorns W 4-1 Houston Dash W (Half-time: 2-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 4
- 13 May 2023: Houston Dash W 2-1 Portland Thorns W (Half-time: 0-1) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 5
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Portland Thorns W Matches Results and Stats
For Portland Thorns W, the picture from their NWSL Women 2026 season to date is of a strong, well-balanced side, especially at Providence Park. Across 25 league matches they have 12 wins, 6 draws, and 7 defeats, with 42 goals scored and 34 conceded. At home they have been particularly impressive: 7 wins, 4 draws, and just 1 loss in 12 matches, scoring 21 and conceding only 8, supported by 7 home clean sheets and only 1 failure to score. Their overall scoring rate sits at 1.7 goals per match, while they concede 1.4, and their defensive numbers at home (0.7 goals conceded on average) underline why they are difficult to beat in Portland.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 12, Draw 6, Lose 7 (season to date)
Last 5 Houston Dash W Matches Results and Stats
Houston Dash W’s NWSL Women 2026 campaign to date reflects inconsistency and a clear gap between home and away performances. Over 25 league matches they have 8 wins, 5 draws, and 12 defeats, scoring 31 and conceding 35. Away from home, they have struggled: 3 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses in 13 away fixtures, with only 12 goals scored and 21 conceded, and just 1 away clean sheet. Their attack averages 1.2 goals per match overall but drops to 0.9 away, while they concede 1.4 goals per match, rising to 1.6 on their travels. They have failed to score in 9 league games in total, underlining their vulnerability when facing strong defensive sides like Portland on the road.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 8, Draw 5, Lose 12 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Taken together, the head-to-head record, venue split, and season-to-date form point clearly toward Portland Thorns W as the historical and statistical favorite. Portland lead the series 3-2 in wins, have scored more than double Houston’s goals in these five meetings, and are perfect at Providence Park against this opponent. Their 2026 league form, especially at home, is strong, with a solid defensive base and reliable scoring. Houston Dash W have shown they can win this matchup, particularly at Shell Energy Stadium, but their away record, lower scoring rate, and higher goals conceded suggest a challenging assignment in Portland. Overall, the trends lean toward another positive result for Portland, though Houston’s past ability to upset them means the visitors cannot be fully discounted.
Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W H2H Statistics updated on 22 September 2026.
