Kansas City W vs Houston Dash W Preview: NWSL Group Stage Match

Kansas City W host Houston Dash W at CPKC Stadium on 16 May 2026 in NWSL Women Group Stage action. Kansas City W come in sitting 6th with 12 points and a goal difference of -4, strong at home with three wins from three. Houston Dash W are 9th on 10 points with a goal difference of -2, looking to improve an away record of one win and two defeats.

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 reported as questionable. With no names in the injuries or missing players data, both managers are expected to have full squads available.

For Kansas City W, that includes key attacking midfielders T. Chawinga and Croix Bethune. Chawinga has contributed 3 goals and 1 assist in just 246 minutes, while Bethune adds 2 goals and 2 assists across 537 minutes, underlining her creative importance.

Houston Dash W can count on in-form midfielder K. van Zanten, who leads their scoring charts with 4 goals from 7 appearances and also provides a consistent threat with 11 shots and 12 key passes.

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees, neither side suffers a reduction in attacking output on paper. Kansas City W retain the full influence of Chawinga and Bethune between them contributing 5 goals and 3 assists, while Houston Dash W keep van Zanten’s 4-goal return available, ensuring both teams can field their primary attacking weapons.