Houston Dash W vs Denver Summit W Match Preview

Match Context

The NWSL Women group-stage fixture at Shell Energy Stadium pits 7th-placed Houston Dash W against 13th-placed Denver Summit W on 10 May 2026. Houston have 10 points, a goal difference of 1, and a 3-1-3 overall record (7 goals scored at home, 2 away). Denver Summit W arrive with 6 points, a goal difference of -1, and a 1-3-3 record (8 goals scored, 9 conceded). This is a group-stage clash, not a 1/8 final.

Houston Dash W Availability

There are currently no confirmed injuries or suspensions reported for Houston Dash W. All listed squad members are expected to be available. Crucially, leading scorer K. van Zanten (4 goals) is available and in strong form, providing a key attacking threat from midfield.

Denver Summit W Availability

No injury or suspension data is reported for Denver Summit W either, so the visitors are also expected to be at full strength. Their main attacking figures, M. Kössler (3 goals) and N. Flint (2 goals, 2 assists), are both available and central to their forward output.

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees on either side, neither team suffers a reduction in attacking output based on current information. Houston lean heavily on K. van Zanten’s 4 goals, while Denver’s attack is shared between M. Kössler and the creative influence of N. Flint. Both coaches should have full attacking arsenals for this group-stage encounter.