Enemy Scouting Report: Seattle Reign FC
(image via Seattle Reign FC)
After a loss coming out of the international break, the Houston Dash now enter a demanding stretch with seven matches in four weeks. It begins tomorrow night with a matchup against Seattle Reign FC.
Historically, Seattle has had the upper hand in this fixture. For much of the Dash’s existence, wins in Seattle were hard to come by, with their first road victory there not arriving until 2022 under Juan Carlos Amorós. That history is reflected in the overall record, where Seattle holds a 15–6 advantage. However, the Dash were unbeaten against the Reign in 2025, winning in Seattle and earning a draw in Houston.
Seattle enters this match with a 3-2-1 (W-L-D) record in the 2026 NWSL season. However, they’ve struggled to find goals in recent outings, which has kept them from securing maximum points in their last two matches.
By the Numbers
Goals per 90: 1.17 (11th in NWSL)
Goals conceded per 90: 1.17 (7th in NWSL)
Possession: 52.5% (6th in NWSL)
Top scorer: Maddie Mercado and Brittany Ratcliffe (2)
Most assists: Nerilia Mondesir and Sofia Huerta (2)
Head Coach
Laura Harvey
The NWSL’s longest-tenured and winningest manager, Laura Harvey, is as recognizable for her presence on the sidelines, often perched on a water cooler, as she is for her success. Her 116 career victories are the most in league history.
Harvey has been named NWSL Coach of the Year three times with the Reign and has guided the club to three NWSL Shields since the league’s inaugural season in 2013. Closely tied to the club’s identity, she remains a central figure for the Reign and is under contract through the 2028 season.
Last Five Matches
March 20 - Portland 2-0 Seattle
March 25 - Seattle 3-0 Kansas City
March 28 - Seattle 2-1 Louisville
April 4 - Seattle 0-0 Denver
April 26 - Seattle 0-3 Utah
Last Match Staring XI (from FotMob)
Here’s how Seattle lined up for their last NWSL game, a 3-0 loss to the Utah Royals.
2026 Roster
Goalkeepers: Claudia Dickey, Evan O’Steen, Neeku Purcell, Cassie Miller
Defenders: Sofia Huerta, Emily Mason, Phoebe McClernon, Ryanne Brown, Jordyn Bugg, Madison Curry, Shae Holmes
Midfielders: Angharad James-Turner, Jess Fishlock, Ainsley McCammon, Sally Menti, Sam Meza, Sofia Cedeño
Forwards: Maddie Mercado, Maddie Dahlien, Lynn Biyendolo, Emeri Adames, Holly Ward, Brittany Ratcliffe, Mia Fishel, Nerilia Mondesir, Ruby Hladek
