Kansas City W vs Houston Dash W Match Preview

Kansas City W host Houston Dash W at CPKC Stadium on 16 May 2026 in NWSL Women Group Stage action. Kansas City W sit 6th with 12 points and a goal difference of -4, boasting a perfect home record (3 wins from 3). Houston Dash W arrive 9th on 10 points with a -2 goal difference, having taken 3 points from 3 away fixtures.

Kansas City W & Houston Dash W Availability

There are currently no confirmed injuries or suspensions listed for either Kansas City W or Houston Dash W, and no players are flagged as questionable. With no missing players reported, both coaches are expected to have full squads available.

For Kansas City W, that means key attacking contributors like T. Chawinga and Croix Bethune are available. Chawinga has delivered 3 goals and 1 assist in just 246 minutes, while Bethune adds 2 goals and 2 assists from midfield, underlining her importance as a creator and scorer.

Houston Dash W can also count on their leading threat K. van Zanten, who has scored 4 of the team’s 10 league goals so far and carries a strong all-round attacking profile from midfield.

Impact Summary

With no sidelined players, neither side suffers a reduction in attacking output on paper. Kansas City W retain the full influence of Chawinga and Bethune, while Houston Dash W keep van Zanten’s 4-goal contribution intact, setting up a matchup where both teams’ primary offensive weapons are available.