2020 Houston Dash season
2020 season | |||
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Manager | James Clarkson | ||
Stadium | BBVA Stadium | ||
2020 NWSL Challenge Cup | Winners | ||
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The 2020 Houston Dash season is the team's seventh season as an American professional women's soccer team in the National Women's Soccer League.
On January 6, 2020, the Dash traded team captain Kealia Ohai to the Chicago Red Stars, Ohai had been a member of the Dash since their inaugural season and is the team's all-time leading scorer.[1]
Competitions
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the NWSL did not hold a regular season as originally scheduled.[2] The season was replaced by the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup in July and the Fall Series in September and October.[3]
Houston won the NWSL Challenge Cup after defeating the Chicago Red Stars 2–0 in the Championship Game. Dash forward Rachel Daly was named the Challenge Cup MVP.[4]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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1 | North Carolina Courage | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 12 |
2 | Washington Spirit | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
3 | OL Reign | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 5 |
4 | Houston Dash | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 4 |
5 | Utah Royals FC (H) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 4 |
6 | Chicago Red Stars | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 4[a] |
7 | Sky Blue FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 4[a] |
8 | Portland Thorns FC | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 3 |
Preliminary round
June 30, 2020 | Houston Dash | 3–3 | Utah Royals FC | Herriman, Utah |
10:30 | Report | Stadium: Zions Bank Stadium Attendance: Behind closed doors Referee: Karen Abt |
July 4, 2020 | Houston Dash | 2–0 | OL Reign | Herriman, Utah |
20:00 | Report | Stadium: Zions Bank Stadium Attendance: Behind closed doors Referee: Lukasz Szpala |
July 8, 2020 | Sky Blue FC | 2–0 | Houston Dash | Herriman, Utah |
20:00 | Report | Stadium: Zions Bank Stadium Attendance: Behind closed doors Referee: Tori Penso |
July 12, 2020 | Washington Spirit | 1–0 | Houston Dash | Herriman, Utah |
10:30 |
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Report | Stadium: Zions Bank Stadium Attendance: Behind closed doors Referee: Katja Koroleva |
Knockout round
July 17 Quarter-final | Houston Dash | 0–0 (3–2 p) | Utah Royals FC | Herriman, Utah |
20:00 | Report | Stadium: Zions Bank Stadium Attendance: Behind closed doors | ||
Penalties | ||||
July 22 Semi-final | Houston Dash | 1–0 | Portland Thorns FC | Sandy, Utah |
10:30 | Daly 69' | Report | Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium Attendance: Behind closed doors |
July 26 Final | Houston Dash | 2–0 | Chicago Red Stars | Sandy, Utah |
10:30 | Report | Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium Attendance: Behind closed doors Referee: Katja Koroleva |
The Dash would be without Challenge Cup MVP Rachel Daly for the Fall series as she was loaned to West Ham United for the remainder of 2020.[5] Midfielder CeCe Kizer would also miss the fall series as she was loaned to Kolbotn IL in Norway.[6]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Portland Thorns FC (C) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | +7 | 10 | Community Shield |
2 | Houston Dash | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 7 | +5 | 9 | Runners-up |
3 | Washington Spirit | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 7 | Third place |
4 | Sky Blue FC | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 6 | |
5 | North Carolina Courage | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 10 | −2 | 5 | |
6 | Chicago Red Stars | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | |
7 | OL Reign | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | −2 | 4 | |
8 | Orlando Pride | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | −3 | 2 | |
9 | Utah Royals FC | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | −5 | 2 |
Fall Series Match Results
September 12, 2020 1 | North Carolina Courage | 4–3 | Houston Dash | Cary, North Carolina |
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Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park |
September 26, 2020 2 | Houston Dash | 3–1 | Orlando Pride | Houston, Texas |
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Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium |
October 4, 2020 3 | Houston Dash | 4–1 | North Carolina Courage | Houston, Texas |
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Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium |
October 9, 2020 4 | Orlando Pride | 1–2 | Houston Dash | Orlando, Florida |
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Stadium: Osceola County Stadium |
Club
Roster
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Player Transactions
- As of February 8, 2020
Transfers In
Date | Player | Positions played | Previous club | Fee/notes | Ref. |
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01/06/20 | Katie Naughton | DF | Chicago Red Stars | Acquired in a trade with the Chicago Red Stars in exchange for Kealia Ohai and a second-round draft pick in the 2020 NWSL College Draft | [1] |
01/08/20 | Katie Stengel | FW | Utah Royals FC | Acquired in a trade with Utah Royals FC along with a third-round pick in the 2020 College Draft in exchange for a second-round draft pick in the 2020 and 2021 NWSL College Drafts | [9] |
01/09/20 | Lindsey Harris | GK | Klepp IL | Signed | [10] |
01/24/20 | Erin Simon | DF | West Ham United F.C. | Acquired through a transfer | [11] |
01/25/20 | Megan Crosson | DF | Washington Spirit | Signed | [12] |
01/27/20 | Amanda Dennis | GK | Penn State University | Signed | [13] |
02/03/20 | Shea Groom | FW | Reign FC | Acquired alongside Megan Oyster and a 2022 Draft pick in a trade with Reign FC for Amber Brooks and Sofia Huerta. | [14] |
02/03/20 | Megan Oyster | DF | Reign FC | Acquired alongside Shea Groom and a 2022 Draft pick in a trade with Reign FC for Amber Brooks and Sofia Huerta. | [14] |
Transfers Out
Date | Player | Positions played | Destination club | Fee/notes | Ref. |
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11/04/19 | Kyah Simon | FW | Melbourne City FC | Placed on Re-Entry Wire | [15] |
11/04/19 | Clare Polkinghorne | DF | Brisbane Roar FC | Placed on Re-Entry Wire | [15] |
11/04/19 | Grace Cutler | MF | unattached | Placed on Re-Entry Wire | [15] |
12/19/19 | Ariana Calderón | FW | C.F. Monterrey | Waived | [16] |
01/06/20 | Kealia Ohai | FW | Chicago Red Stars | Traded to the Chicago Red Stars for Katie Naughton and a second-round draft pick in the 2020 NWSL College Draft | [1] |
01/07/20 | Devon Kerr | GK | FC Metz | Waived | [17] |
01/22/20 | Lindsay Agnew | DF | Sydney FC | Waived | [18] |
01/22/20 | Jazmin Jackmon | DF | unattached | Waived | [18] |
01/26/20 | Bianca Henninger | GK | Retired | [19] | |
02/03/20 | Sofia Huerta | FW | Reign FC | Traded to Reign FC alongside Amber Brooks in exchange for a 2022 Draft pick, Shea Groom and Megan Oyster. | [14] |
02/03/20 | Amber Brooks | DF | Reign FC | Traded to Reign FC alongside Sofia Huerta in exchange for a 2022 Draft pick, Shea Groom and Megan Oyster. | [14] |
References
- ^ a b c "Red Stars acquire Kealia Ohai, trade Naughton to Houston". January 6, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- ^ "NWSL announces full 2020 season schedule". February 20, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "NWSL announces remaining 2020 fall series schedule and CBS broadcast talent". September 3, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Dash forward Rachel Daly named MVP of NWSL Challenge Cup". July 25, 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
- ^ "NWSL star Rachel Daly joins West Ham United on loan from Houston Dash for remainder of 2020". September 3, 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
- ^ "Dash re-sign MF Cece Kizer, who joins Kolbotn IL on loan for the remainder of the year". September 14, 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
- ^ "Houston Dash sign six players for 2019 NWSL season". Houston Dynamo. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Clare Polkinghorne to leave Houston Dash due to family reasons". Houston Dynamo. 21 August 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ^ "Houston Dash acquire forward Katie Stengel from Utah Royals FC". January 8, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- ^ "Houston Dash acquire goalkeeper Lindsey Harris". January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- ^ "Houston Dash acquire defender Erin Simon". January 24, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ "Houston Dash acquire defender Megan Crosson". January 25, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ "Houston Dash acquire Goalkeeper Amanda Dennis". January 27, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Houston Dash acquire forward Shea Groom, defender Megan Oyster and 2022 NWSL Draft pick from Reign FC". February 3, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Houston Dash announce roster update after 2019 NWSL season". November 4, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- ^ "Dash waive forward Ariana Calderón". December 19, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- ^ "Dash waive goalkeeper Devon Kerr". January 7, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- ^ a b "Dash waive defenders Lindsay Agnew and Jazmin Jackmon". January 22, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ "Houston Dash goalkeeper Bianca Henninger announces retirement". January 26, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2020.