Houston Dash Return to Utah for First Visit Since 2020

April 26, 2024 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)
Houston Dash News Release

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MATCH PREVIEW: Houston Dash Return to Utah for First Visit since 2020

NEED TO KNOW:

Dash close a two-game road trip this Saturday when they face Utah Royals FC at America First Field

This marks the first meeting between the two teams since the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup

Dash return to Shell Energy Stadium on May 5 to host the Kansas City Current

HOUSTON – The Houston Dash will close a two-game road trip on Saturday, April 27, when they face Utah Royals FC at America First Field at 6:30 pm. CT. The trip marks the first time Houston returns to Utah since 2020, when they lifted the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup trophy.

Houston is in search of its second victory of the season after falling on the road to the Portland Thorns last Saturday. Forward Diana Ordóñez continues to provide an offensive spark for the Dash, scoring her third goal of the season last Saturday. The Mexican international leads the team with three goals, matching her 2023 total.

Saturday’s match can also mark the debut of two newly acquired players. Forward Ramona Bachmann will be available for selection on Saturday after joining the team earlier this month following a transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. Defender Paige Nielsen, a veteran centerback who was acquired via a trade with Angel City FC last Friday, is also available for selection.

Fans can tune into Space City Home Network, to watch select local Houston Dash games this season, beginning with Saturday’s match in Utah on the SCHN alternate channel.

WHAT:   

NWSL Regular Season – Match 6

Houston Dash at Utah Royals FC

   

WHEN:           

Saturday, April 27 – 6:30 p.m. CT 

WHERE: America First Field

Sandy, Utah

   

STREAM/TV:   

Stream: NWSL+

Announcers: Joe Malfa, Jeff Attinella

TV: Space City Home Network 2 (Channel Guide)

(NWSL+ feed)

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