NWSL Houston Dash

Houston Dash Announce 2017 Regular Season Schedule

Published on March 1, 2017 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Houston Dash News Release


NEED TO KNOW:

- Kickoff time for season opener against the Chicago Red Stars moves to 1 p.m. on April 15. The game will be part of a doubleheader, followed by Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FC

- The Dash will play 12 games at BBVA Compass Stadium this season. Houston will host the Boston Breakers, Red Stars and Seattle Reign FC twice this season

- Houston will visit FC Kansas City, Portland Thorns and Washington Spirit twice each this season

- Tickets for the season opener are on sale now

HOUSTON (Wednesday) - The National Women's Soccer League announced the 2017 regular season schedule today, including the Houston Dash's slate. The league schedule grows by four games this year, from 20 games to 24.

The Dash open the 2017 regular season against the Chicago Red Stars at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 at BBVA Compass Stadium. Kickoff time for this game was originally slated for 2 p.m., but was moved up an hour as the full league schedule was finalized. This is the only home game in April due to three-game road trip from April 22 to May 6.

The 12-game BBVA Compass Stadium schedule includes a game against each of the teams in the NWSL and two games against Christen Press, Julie Johnson and the Red Stars; Diane Matheson, Jessica Fishlock and Seattle Reign FC; and Rose Lavelle, Allysha Chapman and the Boston Breakers.

The 2017 home schedule includes eight Saturday games, three Sunday games and one Wednesday game. The Dash will host the 2016 NWSL Champions North Carolina Courage, formerly the Western New York Flash, on Aug. 27. The regular season concludes on the road with a trip to the Midwest for a match against FC Kansas City on Sept. 29.

Broadcast information for all Dash games will be announced at a later date.

The Dash, entering their fourth season, selected USWNT goalkeeper Jane Campbell, Canadian forward Nichelle Prince and defender Erin Smith in the 2017 NWSL College Draft. Other offseason acquisitions include South African defender Janine Van Wyk, Brazilian defender Bruna Benites and University of Florida product Claire Falknor.

Kealia Ohai, who scored a club-record 11 goals in 2016, returns to Houston for her fourth season and joins Canadian forward Janine Beckie and England forward Rachel Daly in one of the most dynamic front lines in the league. Fans can watch Ohai, USWNT midfielder Morgan Brian and Brazilian midfielder Andressa at BBVA Compass this season with a Dash Season Membership, beginning at $174. Additionally, tickets for the home opener on April 15 are now available here or by calling (713) 276-GOAL.

HOUSTON DASH 2017 NWSL SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT TIME (CT)

Saturday, April 15, 2017 vs. Chicago Red Stars 1:00 PM

Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Seattle Reign FC 9:00 PM

Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Washington Spirit 6:00 PM

Saturday, May 06, 2017 at Chicago Red Stars 3:00 PM

Saturday, May 13, 2017 vs. Sky Blue FC 3:00 PM

Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Sky Blue FC 3:00 PM

Saturday, May 27, 2017 vs. Seattle Reign FC 3:00 PM

Saturday, June 03, 2017 at Washington Spirit 6:00 PM

Saturday, June 17, 2017 vs. Orlando Pride 7:30 PM

Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Orlando Pride 3:00 PM

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 vs. Boston Breakers 7:30 PM

Sunday, July 02, 2017 at FC Kansas City 7:00 PM

Saturday, July 08, 2017 vs. Portland Thorns FC 7:30 PM

Saturday, July 15, 2017 vs. Washington Spirit 7:30 PM

Saturday, July 22, 2017 vs. Boston Breakers 7:30 PM

Saturday, August 05, 2017 at Portland Thorns FC 3:00 PM

Sunday, August 13, 2017 vs. FC Kansas City 7:30 PM

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Boston Breakers 6:30 PM

Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Portland Thorns 9:00 PM

Sunday, August 27, 2017 vs. North Carolina Courage 7:00 PM

Sunday, September 03, 2017 vs. Seattle Reign FC 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 09, 2017 at North Carolina Courage 6:30 PM

Saturday, September 23, 2017 vs. Chicago Red Stars 3:00 PM

Friday, September 29, 2017 at FC Kansas City 7:00 PM

About the Houston Dash

The Houston Dash are a National Women's Soccer League club that began play in April 2014 for the start of the league's second season. The Dash were the first expansion club in the NWSL, joining the eight original members that launched the league in 2013, and are now one of 10 clubs in the league. The NWSL is supported by the Canadian Soccer Association, Federation of Mexican Football and the United States Soccer Federation. It is the top-flight women's professional soccer league in North America, featuring many of the top players from the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as talent from around the world. The 20-game regular season runs from April through September. The team trains at Houston Sports Park (HSP), the premier training facility in Southeast Texas, and plays at BBVA Compass Stadium in downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.HoustonDashSoccer.com or call (713) 276-GOAL.

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