Houston Dash 2025 player report cards: Evelina Duljan
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We’re continuing our 2025 report card series, recapping each Houston Dash player’s season. Next up, we look at winger Evelina Duljan.
2025 Grade: B
2025 by the numbers (NWSL play)
Appearances: 14
Minutes played: 455
Goals: 1
Assists: 0
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2025 in review
Evelina was the eighth new addition to the Dash roster for the 2025 season. After her time with Juventus, in Italy, and as part of Orlando Pride’s championship squad in 2024, she joined Houston hoping to bring added competition to the forward line.
She had a slow start, mostly coming off the bench and showing flashes of her quality in limited minutes. It wasn’t until the middle of the season that she broke into the starting XI, where she began to demonstrate her ability to break down defenses with her pace and creativity.
Moment of the season
Her one goal this season showcased just how impactful she can be in crucial moments. In stoppage time of a match against Racing Louisville, where the Dash had trailed for most of the game, Yazmeen Ryan found Evelina on the edge of the box. With quick footwork, she slipped past the defense and, in a tight window, calmly slotted the ball home to score her first goal for the Dash and secure a vital draw.
Looking forward
Duljan’s contract expired at the end of the season and she will enter free agency. There is a chance she will re-sign with the Dash, as her unique skill set helps stretch defenses and open up the flanks late in games. Given her age and experience, she could be a valuable piece for the team’s long-term plans.
