Houston Dash Face Revitalized Current in Crucial Road Test
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The Houston Dash travel to Kansas City looking to bounce back after consecutive losses. Houston currently sits just outside the playoff positions in ninth place, while the Current have climbed to sixth amid a strong recent resurgence.
When: Friday, May 15 | 7:00 PM CT kickoff
Where: CPKC Stadium; Kansas City, Missouri
TV/Stream: Prime Video
In A Slump
With four matches packed into a demanding stretch of the schedule, the Dash have struggled to find a win. A lot has changed for Houston since the international break, especially with the injuries to Makenzy Robbe and Kiki Van Zanten. For a young squad filled with rookies, inconsistency is part of the growing process, and at times the team has struggled to control matches or maintain its tempo. The Dash will need to turn things around quickly before they fall further behind in the playoff race.
Form Swap
Before the international break, these two clubs appeared to be heading in opposite directions. Kansas City looked far from playoff contention, while the Dash were emerging as one of the league’s toughest sides. Since then, the momentum has completely shifted. It’s a reminder of how quickly a strong or poor run of form can reshape a season. For Houston, finding answers may become even more important heading into the summer transfer window if they hope to reverse their current trajectory.
KC Is Back
After a rough start to the season, the Current have rediscovered the form that made them one of the most feared teams in the NWSL. With Temwa Chawinga returning from injury and Croix Bethune settling into the squad,, Kansas City has become a dangerous opponent again. The biggest question now is whether the early-season struggles were simply a temporary setback or a sign of deeper issues. Either way, the Dash face a difficult challenge against a team that looks revitalized.
Availability Report
Houston Dash – Out: Makenzy Robbe (SEI-knee), Kiki Van Zanten (thigh), Evelina Duljan (illness)
Kansas City Current - Out: Alana Cook (SEI-knee), Clare Gagne (SEI-head), Mary Long (D-45), Gianna Paul (thigh), Vanessa DiBernardo (maternity leave), Debinha (D-45), Rocky Rodriguez (head)
Predicted Lineup
