# Denver Summit Recent NWSL Matches > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/denver-summit-vs-houston-dash > Updated: 2026-09-06T21:41:22.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 6. In mid‑July 2026, Denver Summit hosted Houston Dash in a National Women’s Soccer League fixture that ended 2‑2. Captain Janine Sonis contributed a goal and an assist, first delivering the corner for Yazmeen Ryan’s opener and later converting a penalty to restore Denver’s lead before Houston equalised twice. The draw left Denver level on points and prompted analysts to note criticism of the club’s high defensive line and a need for sharper attacking play ahead of a home match against league leaders Portland Thorns. Two weeks later, on 18 July 2026, Denver hosted Portland at Centennial Stadium before a sell‑out crowd of more than 12,000. USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps made her debut for the expansion side, having signed earlier in the year. Portland took the lead via a penalty in the 23rd minute, but Sonis scored in first‑half stoppage time to level the match. Natalie Means netted the winner in the 86th minute, giving Denver a 2‑1 victory. The win moved the club to a 5‑4‑4 record, keeping it competitive in the standings and highlighting Heaps’ return to her home state as a boost for the league. Following a period of heavy squad rotation by head coach Nick Cushing and three matches without a win, Denver secured a victory in the Continental Divide Rivalry against Utah Royals FC on 8 August 2026. The match was decided in the second half when Yazmeen Ryan scored a half-volley following a cross from Sonis. Denver subsequently completed a three-game home stand at Centennial Stadium, which included the win over Utah. Following this stretch, the team traveled to face the San Diego Wave, resulting in a 1-1 draw where Yazmeen Ryan scored the equalizer via a header. During that match, goalkeeper Abby Smith recorded her 300th career NWSL save. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Denver Summit defeats Gotham FC 3-0 to snap unbeaten streak Denver Summit ended Gotham FC’s 10-game unbeaten run with a 3-0 victory, marking the second time the expansion club has defeated the NWSL leaders this season. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denver-summit-fc-defeats-gotham-fc-to-end-unbeaten-streak ### 2026-08-15: Denver Summit FC secures wins and draws in recent NWSL+ matches Denver Summit FC secured a 2-1 win against the Utah Royals at Centennial Stadium before earning a 1-1 draw against the San Diego Wave, featuring a goal by Yaz Ryan and a milestone 300th save by Abby Smith. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denver-summit-fc-secures-wins-and-draws-in-recent-nwsl-matches ### 2026-08-09: Denver Summit defeats Utah Royals FC in Continental Divide Rivalry Janine Sonis helped lead the Denver Summit to a victory against Utah Royals FC in the Continental Divide Rivalry match. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denver-summit-defeats-utah-royals-fc-in-continental-divide-rivalry ### 2026-07-18: Lindsey Heaps leads Denver Summit to 2-1 win over Portland Thorns in NWSL debut USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps debuted for Denver Summit FC, helping the team beat Portland Thorns 2-1 with goals from Janine Sonis and Natalie Means before a sell‑out crowd. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lindsey-heaps-leads-denver-summit-to-2-1-win-over-portland-thorns-in-nwsl-debut ### 2026-07-16: Denver Summit draws 2-2 with Houston Dash ahead of clash with Portland Thorns Denver Summit tied 2-2 with Houston Dash, with Janine Sonis scoring and assisting, as they gear up for a July 18 matchup against league leaders Portland Thorns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denver-summit-draws-2-2-with-houston-dash-ahead-of-clash-with-portland-thorns ### 2026-07-13: Denver Summit draws 2-2 with Houston Dash as Janine Sonis scores and assists Janine Sonis scored and assisted as Denver Summit drew 2-2 with Houston Dash in an NWSL match, with goals from Yazmeen Ryan and Linda Ullmark. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denver-summit-draws-2-2-with-houston-dash-as-janine-sonis-scores-and-assists --- Cite as: Denver Summit Recent NWSL Matches. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/denver-summit-vs-houston-dash