Utah Royals beat Houston Dash 1-0 at Shell Energy Stadium

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Utah Royals beat Houston Dash 1-0 at Shell Energy Stadium
Summary

Mina Tanaka scored the game's only goal in the 69th minute to lead the Utah Royals to a 1-0 victory over the Houston Dash on Saturday night at Shell Energy Stadium. The result marks the fourth consecutive loss for Houston, which has now fallen by a 1-0 margin in three of those matches. The Dash struggled to generate offensive momentum throughout the contest, failing to record a single shot on goal. In contrast, the Utah Royals controlled 55 percent of possession and registered six shots on target. Houston now holds a record of 7-5-12 with 26 points on the season. The team prepares to face Boston Legacy FC at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.

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  • Mina Tanaka scored the lone goal in the 69th minute for Utah.
  • The Houston Dash failed to record a single shot on goal.
  • Utah maintained 55 percent possession throughout the match.
  • Houston lost its fourth consecutive match.
  • Houston next plays Boston Legacy FC on September 20.
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Houston was held without a shot on goal en route to its fourth consecutve loss.

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