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Seattle Reign defeats Houston Dash 1-0 in NWSL match

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Seattle Reign defeats Houston Dash 1-0 in NWSL match

Summary

The Seattle Reign earned a 1-0 win against the Houston Dash on Sunday at Lumen Field. Maddie Dahlien provided the match's lone goal in the 52nd minute off an assist from Maddie Mercado. Seattle maintained 57% possession and held the Houston offense to a single shot on goal throughout the contest. This result marks consecutive road losses for the Houston Dash following their defeat to Bay FC last weekend. The Houston Dash now hold a record of 7-5-9, while the Seattle Reign improve to 8-4-8 with 28 points. Houston will face the Orlando Pride in Florida next Sunday, followed by a home match against the Utah Royals on September 12.

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By the Numbers

•Maddie Dahlien scored the match's only goal in the 52nd minute.
•Seattle controlled 57% of possession during the match.
•Houston registered only one shot on goal compared to five for Seattle.
•The Houston Dash lost their second consecutive game on the West Coast.
•Houston plays the Orlando Pride in Florida on September 7.

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2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Dash's offense shut down in road loss to Seattle Reign

What they're saying

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Houston mustered just one shot on goal as Seattle largely controlled the match and got the game's only goal early in the second half.
— Yahoo Sports

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