Seattle Reign FC defeat Houston Dash 1-0

The Seattle Reign FC defeated the Houston Dash 1-0 in a National Women’s Soccer League match at Lumen Field. Maddie Dahlien scored the decisive goal in the 52nd minute, marking the sixth career winning goal for the forward. The goal was assisted by Maddie Mercado, whose cross bypassed goalkeeper Jane Campbell.

The victory is significant for the playoff race, as the Reign hold the final postseason spot while the Dash sit two points behind in tenth place. Both teams entered the match with identical negative goal differentials.

Both clubs face upcoming roster changes as players prepare to join the United States Under-20 women’s national team for the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Notable players expected to depart include Seattle’s Ainsley McCammon and Houston’s Linda Ullmark.