Following a back-and-forth 2-2 draw on the road against Denver, the Houston Dash head to Louisville looking to earn three crucial points and climb back up the NWSL standings.

The all-time series between the Dash and Racing Louisville has been closely contested. In 11 meetings, Houston holds a slight edge with four wins, including a 4-3 victory over Louisville earlier this season in April. If current form continues, the Dash will have a strong opportunity to improve that record even further.

Racing Louisville has struggled to recover from its poor start to the season and currently sits at the bottom of the league table with little momentum, leaving Louisville facing an uphill battle to contend for a playoff spot.

By the Numbers

Goals per 90: 1.15 (11th in NWSL)
Goals conceded per 90: 1.92 (14th in NWSL)
Possession: 40.9% (16th in NWSL)
Top scorer: Sarah Weber (3)
Most assists: Emma Sears (3)

Head Coach

Beverly Yanez

The reigning NWSL Coach of the Year is enduring a season to forget. After leading Racing Louisville to an impressive campaign last year, this season has been filled with setbacks. The club has managed just two wins and one draw while suffering 10 defeats.

A lengthy injury list has sidelined several key players, and the impending departure of one of the team's biggest stars in Emma Sears has only made matters worse. With those challenges mounting, Racing Louisville faces an uphill battle and will likely need a dramatic turnaround to keep its playoff hopes alive.

Last Five Matches

May 17 - Utah 2-1 Louisville
May 23 - Louisville 1-2 North Carolina
May 29 - Louisville 0-1 Denver
July 5 - Portland 4-0 Louisville
July 10 - Louisville 0-2 Bay

Last Match Staring XI (from FotMob)

Here’s how Louisville lined up for their last NWSL game, a 2-0 loss against Bay FC.

2026 Roster

Goalkeepers: Maddie Prohaska, Jordyn Bloomer, Erynn Floyd, Cristina Roque, Olivia Sekany

Defenders: Lauren Milliet, Arin Wright, Ellie Jean, Courtney Petersen, Quincy McMahon, Mirann Gacioch, Avery Ciorbu, Macy Philippus

Midfielders: Makenna Morris, Savannah DeMelo, Macey Hodge, Marisa DiGrande, Maddie Pokorny, Katie O’Kane, Natalie Mitchell, Taylor Flint

Forwards: Ella Hase, Kayla Fischer, Taylor White, Emma Sears, Maja Lardner, Rachel Hill, Sarah Weber, Audrey McKeen

Enemy Scouting Report: Racing Louisville

Opportunity Knocks: Dash Look to Capitalize Against Struggling Louisville

Houston Dash at Denver Summit FC player ratings