![]() On June 15, 2022, the Dash named former Real Betis Féminas and Tottenham Hotspur coach Juan Carlos Amorós as its interim head coach. On April 29, 2022, the Houston Dash announced that Sarah Lowdon would serve as the acting head coach while the club conducted its search for an interim head coach. On April 27, 2022, the Houston Dash announced that it was immediately suspending James Clarkson pending the conclusion of the joint investigation by the NWSL and NWSLPA that was launched in 2021. On April 26, 2022, the NWSL and NWSLPA recommended coach James Clarkson should be suspended while they conducted "an investigation into alleged violations of the NWSL Policy to Prevent and Eliminate Workplace Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying". On February 2, 2022, the Dash announced the hiring of Jessica O'Neill as the team's first president, a role tasked with increasing revenue and serving as the team's spokesperson to the NWSL on league matters. On December 11, 2018, James Clarkson was hired as the new head coach. On September 20, 2018, Pauw departed from the club. On November 27, 2017, Vera Pauw was hired as the new head coach. Assistant coach Omar Morales was named interim coach. On May 29, 2017, Waldrum and Houston Dash agreed to part ways. On January 3, 2014, Randy Waldrum was named as the Dash's first head coach, having previously coached the Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's soccer team to two national titles since joining the team in 1999. On December 23, 2013, Former Houston Dynamo player Brian Ching was named Managing Director, in charge of day-to-day duties on both the business and technical sides of under the supervision of Houston Dash and Dynamo team president Chris Canetti. Houston Dash is owned by the same ownership group as the Dynamo, including majority owner Ted Segal, and minority owners Gabriel Brener, Ben Guill, multiple World and Olympic boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya, and former NBA MVP James Harden. The name Dash refers to the fast running speed of a horse, which was a historical mode of transportation for Texans in the 1800s. The crest features a soccer ball along with the words "Houston Dash" with sky blue lines in the background. Team name, crest, and colors Former logo (2013–2020)ĭuring a press conference on December 12, 2013, Houston Dynamo president Chris Canetti announced that the club would be named the Houston Dash and would share similar colors to the Dynamo: orange, black, and sky blue. On December 11, 2013, the National Women's Soccer League awarded the Houston Dynamo and the city of Houston an expansion franchise. Just a week later, the effort was bolstered when the Dynamo began accepting refundable deposits for a potential NWSL expansion team. On November 19, 2013, the Houston Dynamo began talks in the initial stages with the intention of bringing a top flight women's professional soccer franchise to Houston. Between the two they had 13 shots in the Wave's last outing against Orlando.See also: National Women's Soccer League: Establishment and National Women's Soccer League: Expansion ![]() Nichelle Prince and Maria Sanchez or by how well the Houston backline contains Alex Morgan and Taylor Kornieck who love to pepper the opposition keepers. How tonight turns out will be determined by how well San Diego holds up against Salmon. On the other side of the coin, San Diego has just five goals in its last five matches with three coming in the opening 45 minutes. Three of those four have come before the half hour mark. Four of the last six goals allowed by San Diego have come in the opening 40 minutes of play. They also have surrendered penalty kicks in four consecutive matches. The Wave will be trying to snap a two game losing streak. The Dash have not only strengthen themselves up top with Salmon's addition on June 27th but they added the 2021 NWSL Defender of the Year Caprice Dydasco to the backline as well. Six of Houston's last eight goals have come in the second half. The Wave defeated Houston 1-0 in their first ever league game on Houston's home pitch.Įbony Salmon enters the match scoring more goals (7) in her last five matches then the San Diego Wave has over the same span. They also have an opportunity to even the score with San Diego. The Dash have an opportunity to take sole control of first place with a win or a draw for the first time in franchise history. Tonight they face a San Diego team has that has been down the last couple of matches and is looking to rebound in front of the home crowd. Only two teams have garnered more points from eight road matches and had a bigger goal differential than the Houston Dash. The Houston Dash are on of the best NWSL road teams in 2022. The winner tonight takes abig step forward. ![]() Houston currently has the most wins in the league and are tied for the most points (28) with the Portland Thorns. ![]() ![]() The moment has arrived for both the Houston Dash and the San Diego Wave to make a playoff statement. ![]()
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