NWSL Women· Season 2025
Match Summary
Houston Dash W and Orlando Pride W drew 1:1. The match was played in NWSL Women 2025. Goals were scored by M. Berkely 62′, S. Charley 85′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Houston Dash W had 49% possession while Orlando Pride W held 51%. Houston Dash W had 13 shots (3 on target) compared to 12 (6 on target) for Orlando Pride W. Houston Dash W made 5 substitutions, Orlando Pride W made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Houston Dash W and Orlando Pride W — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: A. Patterson
assist: H. McCutcheon
Match Statistics
Houston Dash W had 49% possession against Orlando Pride W's 51%. Houston Dash W registered 13 shots (3 on target) while Orlando Pride W managed 12 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 7–0. Fouls committed: 8–11.
Lineups
Houston Dash W lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under Fabrice Gautrat, while Orlando Pride W deployed a 4-3-3 under Sebastian Tony Hines.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Houston Dash W is 6.85, compared to 6.87 for Orlando Pride W. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Houston Dash W's highest-rated starter is K. van Zanten (7.33), while Orlando Pride W's best-rated player is Rafaelle Souza (7.05).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Houston Dash W have contributed 5 goals and 1 assists this season, led by K. van Zanten (4G). Orlando Pride W's starters account for 7 goals and 8 assists, spearheaded by C. Pickett (3G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Houston Dash W deploy 3 defenders rated 7.11 on average, against Orlando Pride W's 3-man backline averaging 6.87. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Houston Dash W field 5 midfielders averaging 6.85, versus Orlando Pride W's 4 rated 6.76. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Houston Dash W start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.37, compared to 3 for Orlando Pride W averaging 6.87. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 74% for Houston Dash W and —% for Orlando Pride W. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Houston Dash W's starters have collected 9 yellow cards this season, compared to 12 for Orlando Pride W. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Houston Dash W's starting XI is 27.6 (youngest: A. Patterson (23), oldest: S. Puntigam (33)), while Orlando Pride W average 27.8 (youngest: A. Lemos (21), oldest: Rafaelle Souza (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Houston Dash W's starters average 6 league appearances each, versus 22 for Orlando Pride W. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Fabrice Gautrat
Substitutes
Coach: Sebastian Tony Hines
Rivalry since 2019
Houston Dash W vs Orlando Pride W Head to Head Results· 14
Houston Dash W and Orlando Pride W have met 14 times — Houston Dash W won 7, Orlando Pride W won 5, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. Houston Dash W leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 14 meetings. A combined 33 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.36 per match (20 for the home side, 13 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (43%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Orlando Pride W are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–0 in 2022.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Houston Dash W have recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 4 defeats. Orlando Pride W show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026