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Houston Dash vs North Carolina Courage match
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The gist
North Carolina Courage host Houston Dash on Aug 16, 2026, 7:00 PM ET. The Courage, ranked 10th, seek to extend their three-game winning streak.
Background
The North Carolina Courage and Houston Dash are set to face off in an NWSL regular-season match. The Courage recently secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Washington Spirit, with Natalie Jacobs scoring in stoppage time, and have won three of their last five matches. Houston Dash, ranked 14th, have struggled, managing one win, three draws, and one loss in their recent run. The match is part of Matchweek 17 of the NWSL season.
How it unfolded
- Mar 2024North Carolina Courage beat Houston Dash 5-1 at home, their most emphatic result in recent head-to-head meetings.
- Apr 2026North Carolina Courage won 1-0 away at Houston Dash in an NWSL fixture.
- Aug 10, 2026Courage secured a 4-3 road win over Washington Spirit, with Natalie Jacobs scoring in stoppage time. Houston Dash drew 1-1 with Kansas City Current.
- Aug 16, 2026North Carolina Courage host Houston Dash at 7:00 PM ET.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The Courage have the league's most lethal attack, scoring 11 goals in their past three matches, but have shown defensive vulnerabilities on the road.
- Caution
- Houston Dash's attack has hit a drought, being shut out for the third time in four matches, though rookie Kat Rader continues to impress.