Houston Dash fire coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

The Houston Dash fired head coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore on Saturday. Gautrat held the position for less than two seasons, finishing his tenure with a record of 15 wins, 24 losses, and 11 draws. The front office changes follow a 1-0 home loss to Utah where the team failed to record a shot on goal. Assistant coach Jaime Frias will take over as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. The Dash currently occupy 12th place in the NWSL standings with six matches remaining on their schedule. The franchise has qualified for the playoffs only once since its inception.
- •Fabrice Gautrat leaves the Houston Dash after less than two seasons.
- •Technical director Twila Kilgore was also dismissed by the club.
- •The team remains in 12th place in the NWSL standings.
- •Assistant coach Jaime Frias will serve as interim coach.
- •The Dash have six games remaining in the current season.
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Dash fire coach Fabrice Gautrat during second season at the helm
"Houston Dash head coach Fabrice Gautrat is out after less than two seasons on the job as the team sits in 12th place in the NWSL.
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