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Houston Dash Goalkeeper Bianca Henninger Named to Mexico Roster For

Published on January 25, 2017 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Houston Dash News Release


Houston Dash goalkeeper Bianca Henninger named to Mexico Roster for Feb. 4 friendly with Canada

NEED TO KNOW:

- Second time Henninger has been named to the Mexican Women's National Team

- Henninger was first called up for the 2016 Four Nations Cup in China

- Goalkeeper could face Canada and Dash teammates F Janine Beckie and D Nichelle Prince on Feb. 4

HOUSTON - (Wednesday) - Houston Dash GK Bianca Henninger was named to the Mexico Women's National Soccer Team in preparation for a friendly against Canada on Saturday, Feb. 4, the Federación Méxicana de Fútbol (FMF) announced Tuesday evening.

The 26-year-old is currently on loan with Melbourne Victory of the Westfield W-League where she has recorded one shutout in seven appearances. The goalkeeper started in five games for Houston last season and finished with a 1.40 goals against average and one shutout.

Henninger was first called up for the Mexican Women's National Team last year for the Four Nations Cup in China but has yet to make an appearance. The goalkeeper could earn her first cap against Dash teammates F Janine Beckie and D Nichelle Prince on Feb. 4 in Vancouver.

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. 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 24-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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