Houston Dash W vs San Diego Wave W Match Preview

Match Context

Houston Dash W host San Diego Wave W at Shell Energy Stadium on 21 May 2026 in NWSL Women Group Stage action. Houston arrive 13th in the table with 10 points from 9 matches (goal difference -5), while San Diego sit 1st with 21 points from 10 games and a goal difference of 5.

Houston Dash W Availability

There are currently no confirmed injuries or suspensions reported for Houston Dash W, and no players are listed as missing or questionable for this fixture. With a clean bill of health, key attacking midfielder K. van Zanten (4 goals, 0 assists in 7 appearances) is available and expected to lead much of Houston’s threat in the final third, supported by options such as E. Ekic and C. Laris­ey in attack.

San Diego Wave W Availability

San Diego Wave W also report no players as out or doubtful, with no disciplinary absences flagged. That means top scorer L. E. Godfrey (4 goals, 1 assist) and creative standout Dudinha (3 goals, 4 assists) are both available, preserving the core of a frontline that has produced 15 league goals so far.

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees on either side, neither Houston nor San Diego suffer any loss of attacking output based on current team statistics. Both coaches should have full attacking arsenals at their disposal for this Group Stage clash.