Houston Dash W vs San Diego Wave W Match Preview
Match Context
Houston Dash W host San Diego Wave W at Shell Energy Stadium on 2026-05-21 in NWSL Women Group Stage action. Houston arrive sitting 13th with 10 points and a goal difference of -5 after 9 matches, while San Diego top the table in 1st place on 21 points and a +5 goal difference from 10 games.
Houston Dash W Availability
There are currently no confirmed injuries or suspensions listed for Houston Dash W, and no players are reported as questionable. All squad members named in the roster, including key midfielder K. van Zanten, are expected to be available. Van Zanten, with 4 goals from midfield and 2 yellow cards but no suspension noted, remains a major attacking reference for a side that has scored 10 league goals so far.
San Diego Wave W Availability
San Diego Wave W also report no sidelined or doubtful players in the latest data. That means attacking midfielder L. E. Godfrey, who has 4 goals and 1 assist, and versatile attacker Dudinha, with 3 goals and 4 assists, are both available and in contention to start.
Impact Summary
With no confirmed absentees on either side, neither team suffers a loss of attacking output. Houston retain their leading scorer van Zanten, while San Diego can field both Godfrey and Dudinha, preserving a combined 7 goals and 5 assists for the visitors.
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