(image via Aldo Canale)
We’re continuing our 2026 report card series, recapping each Houston Dash player’s season. Next up is rookie Linda Ullmark.
2026 Grade: B+
2026 by the numbers
Appearances: 26
Minutes played: 1,837
Goals: 3
Assists: 3
2026 in review
Ullmark was one of the biggest hits of Houston’s rookie class. Linda quickly earned a starting spot in the midfield and showed every game why she belonged there.
The way she drives the ball forward and pushes the attack helped the club get off to a historic start to the season, winning three of its first four regular-season games. It felt like the tides were changing and that this wasn’t the “same old Dash.”
We know how the season ultimately ended, but as for Ullmark, she adapted quickly and made a name for herself in the NWSL. Her performances also earned her a call-up to the U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Moment of the season
Ullmark made her mark in the league during a July matchup against Denver. She scored a goal and assisted fellow rookie Kat Rader on another. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, but it was arguably Linda’s best performance of the season, among many strong outings in 2026.
Looking forward
The contract Ullmark signed when she joined the Dash in January keeps her in Houston through the end of the 2029 season.
She is a very talented player, and at just 20-years-old, the club will surely expect even more from her in the years to come. Ullmark represents the future of Houston, and that future is now.
