Houston Dash W vs San Diego Wave W: NWSL Group Stage 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 come in 13th with 10 points from 9 matches (goal difference -5), while league leaders San Diego sit 1st on 21 points from 10 games (goal difference +5).

Houston Dash W Availability

There are currently no confirmed injuries or suspensions reported for Houston Dash W. With no players listed as doubtful or sidelined, head coach selection options appear unrestricted. Key attacking midfielder K. van Zanten, who has scored 4 of Houston’s 10 league goals, is available and expected to be central to their threat in the final third.

San Diego Wave W Availability

San Diego Wave W also report no players as doubtful or sidelined for this fixture. That leaves their full complement of in‑form attackers ready, including L. E. Godfrey (4 goals, 1 assist) and Dudinha (3 goals, 4 assists), both among the league’s most productive performers.

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees on either side, neither team suffers a direct reduction in attacking output. Houston retain their main scorer K. van Zanten, while San Diego can field both high‑impact creators L. E. Godfrey and Dudinha, preserving an attack that has produced 15 league goals so far.