San Diego Wave FC (6-3-2, 20 points) is set to face the Houston Dash (3-6-2, 11 points) this Friday, June 13, at Shell Energy Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 5:00 p.m. PT. Fans can watch the match live on Paramount+ and NWSL+.
The Wave boasts a strong historical performance against the Dash, holding a 4-1-1 record in regular-season encounters. However, in their most recent matchup on October 13, 2024, San Diego suffered their first-ever defeat to Houston, losing 2-0. Bárbara Olivieri’s penalty kick goal in the 30th minute and a follow-up assist to Ramona Bachmann secured that victory for the Dash and marked a significant moment for the Wave, who had previously been unbeaten against Houston.
San Diego is entering this game seeking to rebound from a 2-1 defeat to the Seattle Reign, which ended a six-match unbeaten streak. In that match, the Wave initially equalized through a goal from Delphine Cascarino, but ultimately fell to a last-minute goal from rookie Emeri Adames.
On the other hand, Houston recently lost 1-0 to the Orlando Pride, conceding a goal in stoppage time. The Dash has had a challenging period, achieving a record of 1-3-1 in their last five matches, although they previously enjoyed a scoring streak of four consecutive games.
Key players to watch include Wave FC’s Delphine Cascarino, who has been pivotal this season with three goals and the most assists in the league (four). Her latest goal was a critical equalizer against Seattle, showcasing her aerial ability. For Houston, midfielder Maggie Graham, with three goals to her name, leads the team in scoring, having displayed consistency early in the season with back-to-back goals in March.
As both teams seek to improve their standings in the league, fans can look forward to an exciting matchup on Friday that promises to showcase the talents of these dedicated athletes.