(image via Aldo Canale)
We’re continuing our 2026 report card series, recapping each Houston Dash player’s season. Next up is midfielder Maggie Graham.
2026 Grade: B
2026 by the numbers
Appearances: 30
Minutes played: 2,589
Goals: 4
Assists: 2
2026 in review
Graham continued to improve in her second year as a pro. She scored one more goal in 2026 than she did in her rookie season, tallying four this year. Graham finished with the third most minutes played, behind Leah Klenke and Jane Campbell, and played in all 30 matches this season, starting 29 of them.
Graham is becoming much more comfortable in her role as a box to box midfielder. Fabrice Gautrat relied on her ability to maintain possession and get forward into the attack to help balance the Dash XI. With Gautrat now gone, Graham will still be a lynchpin under the next regime.
Moment of the season
Graham saved her best for (nearly) last. In the second to last game of the season, a 3-1 win over Chicago Stars, Graham scored off a set piece and played her best match of the season. She completed 35 passes and pitched in 6 defensive contributions, highlighting her two-way skillset.
Looking forward
Under contract through 2027, Graham will go into next season looking to impress to earn a contract extenstion or even a move to another club or league. Graham just turned 24 this summer and still has her best ahead of her. Whoever the new coach is will build the midfield around Graham.
