Houston Dash 2018 soccer season
The 2018 Houston Dash season was the team's fifth season as an American professional women's soccer team in the National Women's Soccer League . Before the start of the 2018 season Vera Pauw was appointed as head coach.[ 1]
Rosters
Players and squad numbers last updated on June 20, 2018. [ 2] Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No.
Name
Country
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Goalkeepers
1
Jane Campbell
United States
GK
(1995-02-17 ) February 17, 1995 (age 29)
30
Bianca Henninger
Mexico
GK
(1990-10-22 ) October 22, 1990 (age 34)
16
Sammy Jo Prudhomme
United States
GK
(1993-10-25 ) October 25, 1993 (age 31)
Defenders
22
Amber Brooks
United States
DF
(1991-01-23 ) January 23, 1991 (age 33)
55
Janine van Wyk
South Africa
DF
(1987-04-17 ) April 17, 1987 (age 37)
4
Allysha Chapman
Canada
DF
(1989-01-25 ) January 25, 1989 (age 35)
8
Clare Polkinghorne
Australia
DF
(1989-02-01 ) February 1, 1989 (age 35)
18
Kimberly Keever
United States
DF
(1995-09-22 ) September 22, 1995 (age 29)
Midfielders
19
Kristie Mewis
United States
MF
(1991-02-25 ) February 25, 1991 (age 33)
6
Meleana Shim
United States
MF
(1991-09-25 ) September 25, 1991 (age 33)
21
Taylor Comeau
United States
MF
(1993-07-21 ) July 21, 1993 (age 31)
9
Haley Hanson
United States
MF
(1996-02-22 ) February 22, 1996 (age 28)
10
Linda Motlhalo
South Africa
MF
(1998-07-01 ) July 1, 1998 (age 26)
23
Sofia Huerta
United States
MF
(1992-12-14 ) December 14, 1992 (age 32)
Forwards
3
Rachel Daly
England
FW
(1991-12-06 ) December 6, 1991 (age 33)
7
Kealia Ohai
United States
FW
(1992-01-31 ) January 31, 1992 (age 32)
14
Nichelle Prince
Canada
FW
(1995-02-19 ) February 19, 1995 (age 29)
20
Lindsay Agnew
Canada
FW
(1995-03-31 ) March 31, 1995 (age 29)
13
Savannah Jordan
United States
FW
(1995-01-24 ) January 24, 1995 (age 29)
11
Thembi Kgatlana
South Africa
FW
(1996-05-02 ) May 2, 1996 (age 28)
12
Veronica Latsko
United States
FW
(1995-12-12 ) December 12, 1995 (age 29)
17
Kyah Simon
Australia
FW
(1991-06-25 ) June 25, 1991 (age 33)
Competitions
NWSL
League standings
Results by round
Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Stadium H H A A H A H A A H H H H A A H A A H A H A H A Result D D L L L W D D L W W D L W L W L W L W W L W L Position[ a] 5 6 7 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 5 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 7 7 7 7 6 6
Updated to match(es) played on September 8, 2018. Source:
NWSLsoccer.com A = Away;
H = Home;
W = Win;
D = Draw;
L = Loss
Matches
Pre-season and friendlies
Regular season
Statistics
Appearances
Honors and awards
NWSL Yearly Awards
NWSL Team of the Year
NWSL Monthly Awards
Player transactions
Source: National Women's Soccer League [ 27]
In
Date
Player
Positions played
Previous club
Fee/notes
Ref.
January 12, 2018
Savannah Jordan
FW
Portland Thorns FC
Acquired in trade for Andressinha .
[ 36]
January 16, 2018
Lindsay Agnew
FW
Washington Spirit
Acquired in trade for 3rd pick in 2018 NWSL College Draft .
[ 37]
January 18, 2018
Christen Press
FW
Chicago Red Stars
Acquired in trade for Carli Lloyd and Janine Beckie . Draft picks and international roster spot were also part of trade.
[ 38]
January 31, 2018
Michaela Hahn
MF
Apollon Ladies F.C.
Signed during the offseason
[ 39]
January 31, 2018
Allison Wetherington
MF
Portland Pilots
Signed during the offseason
[ 40]
February 1, 2018
Linda Motlhalo
MF
JVW FC
Signed during the offseason
[ 41]
February 13, 2018
Tiffany Weimer
FW
Washington Spirit
Acquired in trade for Dash's natural fourth-round pick in 2019 NWSL College Draft
[ 42]
February 17, 2018
Thembi Kgatlana
FW
University of Western Cape
Signed during the offseason
[ 43]
February 28, 2018
Kyah Simon
FW
Boston Breakers
Acquired rights during Boston Breakers Dispersal Draft
[ 44]
March 6, 2018
Meleana Shim
MF
Växjö DFF
Signed during preseason
[ 45]
June 7, 2018
Clare Polkinghorne
DF
Brisbane Roar
Signed during season.
[ 46]
June 18, 2018
Sofia Huerta
MF
Chicago Red Stars
Acquired in trade for Christen Press and 2020 first round draft pick.
[ 47]
June 18, 2018
Taylor Comeau
MF
Chicago Red Stars
Acquired in trade for Christen Press and 2020 first round draft pick.
[ 48]
Out
Date
Player
Positions played
Destination club
Fee/notes
Ref.
October 23, 2017
Kelly Conheeney
MF
Waived.
[ 49]
January 12, 2018
Andressinha
MF
Portland Thorns FC
Traded for Savannah Jordan .
[ 50]
January 19, 2018
Carli Lloyd
MF
Sky Blue FC
Traded (along with Janine Beckie ) as part of a three team trade that also included Christen Press , Sam Kerr , Nikki Stanton and Jen Hoy . Draft picks and international roster spot were also part of trade.
[ 51]
January 19, 2018
Janine Beckie
FW
Sky Blue FC
Traded (along with Carli Lloyd ) as part of a three team trade that also included Christen Press , Sam Kerr , Nikki Stanton and Jen Hoy . Draft picks and international roster spot were also part of trade.
[ 52]
February 6, 2018
Poliana
DF
Orlando Pride
Traded for Orlando Pride's natural second-round pick in the 2019 NWSL College Draft
[ 53]
February 8, 2018
Bruna Benites
DF
Waived.
[ 54]
March 9, 2018
Cami Privett
MF
Retired.
March 19, 2018
Cari Roccaro
MF
North Carolina Courage
Waived. Signed with the North Carolina Courage .
[ 55] [ 56]
March 19, 2018
Camille Levin
MF
Vålerenga
Waived. Signed with Vålerenga in the Toppserien .
[ 57] [ 58]
March 21, 2018
Tiffany Weimer
FW
Washington Spirit
Waived. Claimed off waivers by the Washington Spirit .
[ 59]
June 18, 2018
Claire Falknor
MF
EDF Logroño
Waived. Signed with EDF Logroño in the Primera División .
[ 60]
June 18, 2018
Alli Murphy
MF
Waived.
[ 61]
June 18, 2018
Christen Press
FW
Utah Royals FC
Traded along with a 2020 first round draft pick as part of a three team trade involving the Chicago Red Stars and Utah Royals FC .
[ 62]
August 16, 2018
Michaela Hahn
MF
Retired.
[ 63]
Notes
^ HOU's position at the end of the matchweek, not their match.
References
^ "Houston Dash appoint Vera Pauw as head coach" . Houston Dynamo . November 28, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2018 .
^ "Dash Players" . Houston Dynamo. Retrieved January 30, 2018 .
^ a b "2018 NWSL Best XI and Second XI announced" . Nwslsoccer.com. September 20, 2018. Retrieved September 24, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash FW Rachel Daly named NWSL Player of the Month" . June 1, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018 .
^ Balf, Celia (April 6, 2018). "March Team of the Month" . NWSLsoccer . NWSL. Retrieved April 6, 2018 .
^ Balf, Celia (June 6, 2018). "May Team of the Month" . NWSLsoccer.com . NWSL. Retrieved June 6, 2018 .
^ Purdy, Jacqueline (July 6, 2018). "June Team of the Month" . NWSLsoccer.com . NWSL. Retrieved July 6, 2018 .
^ "July Team of the Month" . August 3, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2018 .
^ "August Team of the Month" . August 31, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2018 .
^ Balf, Celia (May 29, 2018). "Player of the Week: Rachel Daly" . NWSLsoccer.com . NWSL. Retrieved May 29, 2018 .
^ "Player of the Week: Jane Campbell" . July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018 .
^ "Save of the Week: Jane Campbell: Week 2" . National Women's Soccer League . April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018 .
^ "Vote: Save of the Week" . National Women's Soccer League . April 23, 2018. Retrieved April 23, 2018 .
^ "Save of the Week nominees: Week 6" . NWSL. May 7, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018 .
^ "Vote: Save of the Week" . NWSLsoccer.com . NWSL. Retrieved May 14, 2018 .
^ "Save of the Week nominees: Week 8" . NWSL. May 21, 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2018 .
^ "Save of the Week nominees : Week 14" . Youtube . National Women's Soccer League. July 2, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018 .
^ "Save of the Week nominees : Week 17" . Youtube . National Women's Soccer League. July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018 .
^ "Save of the Week nominees : Week 20" . Youtube . National Women's Soccer League. August 13, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2018 .
^ "Save of the Week nominees : Week 22" . Youtube . National Women's Soccer League. August 27, 2018. Retrieved August 28, 2018 .
^ "Vote: Goal of the Week" . National Women's Soccer League . May 14, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018 .
^ Balf, Celia (May 29, 2018). "Vote: Goal of the Week" . NWSL. Retrieved May 29, 2018 .
^ Balf, Celia (July 3, 2018). "Goal of the Week: Kealia Ohai" . NWSLsoccer.com . National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved July 3, 2018 .
^ "Goal of the Week nominees - Week 17" . July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018 .
^ "Goal of the Week nominees - Week 21" . August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2018 .
^ "Goal of the Week nominees - Week 22" . August 27, 2018. Retrieved August 28, 2018 .
^ "List: Every draft pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft" . www.nwslsoccer.com . National Women's Soccer League . January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2018 .
^ "Pair of mega trades sends Lloyd to Sky Blue, Kerr to Chicago, Press to Houston" . Retrieved January 30, 2018 .
^ Chicago Red Stars → Houston Dash . January 18, 2018: Houston Dash acquired Chicago's 7th pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft , Christen Press , and a 2018 international roster spot in exchange for Carli Lloyd , Janine Beckie , and the 6th and 24th picks in the 2018 NWSL College Draft .[ 28]
^ Rantz, Susie. "Seattle Reign acquire Australian goalkeeper Lydia Williams" . Sounder at Heart . Retrieved October 27, 2017 .
^ Boston Breakers → Seattle Reign FC → Houston Dash . August 31, 2017: Boston Breakers acquired Lindsay Elston and a conditional future pick from Seattle Reign FC in exchange for their 2018 second round pick.[ 30]
^ Roepkin, Corey. "Dash trade Chioma Ubogagu to Orlando" . Retrieved October 27, 2017 .
^ Orlando Pride → Houston Dash . January 23, 2017: Orlando Pride acquired Chioma Ubogagu from the Houston Dash in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft.[ 32]
^ "Houston Dash offseason updates" . Vavel.com . Retrieved October 27, 2017 .
^ North Carolina Courage → Houston Dash . December 23, 2017: Western New York Flash acquired the NWSL rights to Rosana in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft.[ 34]
^ "Houston Dash acquire Savannah Jordan from Portland Thorns FC" . www.houstondynamo.com . Houston Dynamo. January 12, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash acquire Lindsay Agnew, draft pick from Washington Spirit" . Houston Dynamo. January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash acquire U.S. Women's National Team Star Christen Press from Chicago Red Stars" . Houston Dynamo. January 19, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash sign midfielders Michaela Hahn and Allison Wetherington" . Houston Dash Soccer. January 31, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash sign midfielders Michaela Hahn and Allison Wetherington" . Houston Dash Soccer. January 31, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash sign midfielder Linda Motlhalo" . Houston Dash Soccer. February 1, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash acquire FW Tiffany Weimer from Washington Spirit" . Houston Dash Soccer. February 13, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash sign three players prior to first day of preseason" . Houston Dash Soccer. February 17, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash sign Australian International Kyah Simon" . Houston Dash Soccer. February 28, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash sign midfielder Meleana Shim" . Houston Dash Soccer. March 3, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash sign Clare Polkinghorne" . June 8, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash acquire midfielders Sofia Huerta, Taylor Comeau for Christen Press and draft pick" . June 18, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash acquire midfielders Sofia Huerta, Taylor Comeau for Christen Press and draft pick" . June 18, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash announce roster update following 2017 NWSL season" . www.houstondynamo.com . Houston Dynamo. October 23, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash acquire Savannah Jordan from Portland Thorns FC" . www.houstondynamo.com . Houston Dynamo. January 12, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash acquire U.S. Women's National Team Star Christen Press from Chicago Red Stars" . Houston Dynamo. January 19, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash acquire U.S. Women's National Team Star Christen Press from Chicago Red Stars" . Houston Dynamo. January 19, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash acquire second-round draft pick from Orlando Pride for Poliana" . Houston Dash Soccer. February 6, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash waive defender Bruna Benites" . Houston Dash Soccer. February 8, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash Release 2018 Roster" . March 19, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018 .
^ "NC COURAGE WELCOME DEFENDER CARI ROCCARO TO 2018 ROSTER, SIGN MIDFIELDER SARAH TEEGARDEN AS NATIONAL TEAM REPLACEMENT PLAYER" . April 12, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash Release 2018 Roster" . March 19, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018 .
^ "Camille Levin signs with Vålerenga IL" . March 28, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018 .
^ "Washington Spirit brings Tiffany Weimer back, again" . March 21, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash acquire midfielders Sofia Huerta, Taylor Comeau for Christen Press and draft pick" . June 18, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash acquire midfielders Sofia Huerta, Taylor Comeau for Christen Press and draft pick" . June 18, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash acquire midfielders Sofia Huerta, Taylor Comeau for Christen Press and draft pick" . June 18, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018 .
^ "Houston Dash MF Michaela Hahn announces retirement" . August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018 .
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