LOS ANGELES (March 27, 2026) – The Houston Dash fell 2-1 to Angel City FC at BMO stadium this evening. Houston opened up the scoring in the 10th minute, but the home side netted two goals early in the season half.
Houston took the lead in the 10th minute after defender Avery Patterson found Makenzy Robbe inside the box. The veteran forward headed the ball to the back post for midfielder Maggie Graham to finish for her first goal of the season. Robbe has contributed to two of Houston’s five goals at the start of the season. Robbe scored the game-winning goal in Houston’s 1-0 victory over San Diego on March 14.
Angel City scored the equalizer in the opening minutes of the second half after Sveindis Jonsdottir capitalized on a rebound off the crossbar. The home team scored the go-ahead goal moments later after Maiara Niehues capitalized on a clearance inside the box.
Houston was awarded a free kick in the 14th minute following a foul on midfielder Danny Colaprico just outside the box. Foward Kat Rader took the ensuing free kick and her effort just skipped over the crossbar. Rader was one of three first-year players to start the game today and she scored her first goal of the season last week in Houston’s 3-0 victory over Boston Legacy FC. She is one of five first-year players to make their professional debut this season with the Dash.
The Dash nearly doubled their lead in the 18th minute following a corner kick. Robbe was well positioned at the far post to capitalize on a loose ball, but her effort was saved by the Angel City goalkeeper. Robbe was denied again in the 32nd minute following a cross from Patterson into the heart of the box. The veteran forward created space for a shot but her effort was off target.
Houston added another dangerous opportunity in the 42nd minute following a midfield run from Rader. The rookie played a right-footed pass into the box to find Robbe, but her shot toward the far post was denied.
Midfielder Kiki Van Zanten forced a save in the 52nd minute with a shot from the edge of the box. The Jamaican international scored two goals in Houston’s home opener.
Notably, tonight’s match marked Patterson's 50th regular season appearance in the NWSL, all with Houston. The defender created space for a shot in the 65th minute from outside the box, but her effort just missed the inside of the far post.
The Dash return to Shell Energy Stadium on Friday, April 3 to host Racing Louisville for the first of two Pups at the Pitch matches this season. Tickets for that match and all Houston Dash matches are available HERE via Tixr, the Club’s new official ticket provider.
