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Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W Stats: Head-to-Head Record

The NWSL Women Group Stage brings Portland Thorns W back to Providence Park on 27 September 2026 for a late kick-off against Houston Dash W (00:45 UTC). With Portland pushing from 5th place and firmly in the promotion playoff picture, and Houston sitting 12th, this fixture carries important implications for both ends of the table. The atmosphere at Providence Park should be intense as the home side looks to consolidate a strong campaign.

Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W stats underline a clash between one of the league’s stronger home performers and a visiting side that has struggled on its travels. Portland have taken 42 points from 25 matches with a positive goal difference, while Houston arrive on 29 points and a negative differential. In a tight Group Stage where every point matters, this meeting could shape the playoff seeding for Portland and determine whether Houston can climb away from the lower reaches.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but clearly Portland-leaning matchup across the most recent NWSL Women meetings.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Portland Thorns W wins: 4
  • Draws: 0
  • Houston Dash W wins: 1

Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W Timeline & Historical Context

The Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W timeline in competitive play, based on the available NWSL Women fixtures, starts with a notable away success for Houston. On 13 May 2023 in Regular Season - 5 at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston Dash W defeated Portland Thorns W 2-1, overturning a 0-1 half-time deficit. That result briefly tilted the matchup in Houston’s favor and highlighted their ability to respond under pressure at home.

From there, the rivalry has been dominated by Portland. On 21 April 2024 in Regular Season - 4 at Providence Park, Portland Thorns W responded emphatically with a 4-1 home win, leading 2-0 at half-time and controlling the contest. Less than a month later, on 18 May 2024 in Regular Season - 8 at Shell Energy Stadium, Portland again asserted their superiority with a 2-0 away victory after a goalless first half, underlining their defensive solidity and counter-attacking threat.

The trend continued into 2025. On 17 May 2025 in Regular Season - 9 at Shell Energy Stadium, Portland Thorns W produced another convincing performance, winning 4-1 away after racing into a 3-0 half-time lead. Then, on 2 November 2025 in Regular Season - 19 at Providence Park, Portland maintained their home dominance with a 2-0 win, decided by a 2-0 first half that they calmly managed through the second period. Across this recent sequence, the historical context is clear: after Houston’s 2-1 home victory in May 2023, Portland have responded with four straight wins, home and away, in league play.

Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W stats show Portland as the more efficient and prolific side across these NWSL Women fixtures.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Portland Thorns W 13 - 5 Houston Dash W
  • Average Goals per Match: Portland Thorns W 2.60 vs Houston Dash W 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Providence Park: 2 matches played here — Portland Thorns W won 2 (as home side), Houston Dash W won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Shell Energy Stadium: 3 matches played here — Houston Dash W won 1 (as home side), Portland Thorns W won 2 (as away side), 0 draws

Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 2 November 2025: Portland Thorns W 2-0 Houston Dash W (Half-time: 2-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 19
  • 17 May 2025: Houston Dash W 1-4 Portland Thorns W (Half-time: 0-3) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 9
  • 18 May 2024: Houston Dash W 0-2 Portland Thorns W (Half-time: 0-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 8
  • 21 April 2024: Portland Thorns W 4-1 Houston Dash W (Half-time: 2-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 4
  • 13 May 2023: Houston Dash W 2-1 Portland Thorns W (Half-time: 0-1) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 5

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Portland Thorns W Matches Results and Stats

For Portland Thorns W, season to date form in NWSL Women 2026 underlines why they enter this fixture as favorites. They have 12 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses from 25 matches, with 42 goals scored and 34 conceded. At Providence Park they have been particularly strong, winning 7 of 12 home games, drawing 4, and losing just 1, with 21 goals scored and only 8 conceded. Their scoring rate is 1.8 goals per home match while allowing just 0.7, backed by 7 home clean sheets and only 1 home match where they failed to score. Overall, Portland combine a reliable attack with one of the league’s most secure home defenses.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 12, Draw 6, Lose 7 (season to date)

Last 5 Houston Dash W Matches Results and Stats

Houston Dash W’s season to date profile points to inconsistency, especially away from home. Across 25 league fixtures they have 8 wins, 5 draws, and 12 defeats, with 31 goals scored and 35 conceded. On their travels, Houston have played 13 matches, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing 8, scoring 12 and conceding 21. That equates to 0.9 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per away game, with only 1 away clean sheet and 5 away matches where they failed to score. While capable of occasional high-scoring wins, Houston’s away record and defensive numbers suggest vulnerability when facing strong home sides like Portland.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 8, Draw 5, Lose 12 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Combining the head-to-head record, venue split, and season to date form, the historical and statistical trends lean clearly toward Portland Thorns W. Portland hold a 4-1 advantage in the last five NWSL Women meetings, have outscored Houston 13-5 across those fixtures, and have been dominant both at Providence Park and on the road in this matchup. Their current campaign reinforces that edge: a strong home record with a high scoring rate and low concession rate, supported by multiple clean sheets. Houston Dash W, by contrast, arrive with a negative goal difference, a poor away record, and limited attacking output on the road. While Houston’s 2-1 home win in May 2023 shows they can pose problems, the more recent Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W stats and timeline point to the home side holding the upper hand heading into the Group Stage clash at Providence Park.

Portland Thorns W vs Houston Dash W H2H Statistics updated on 22 September 2026.

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