Kansas City W vs Houston Dash W: Match Preview

The NWSL Women group-stage clash at CPKC Stadium pits 6th-placed Kansas City W (12 points, goal difference -4) against 9th-placed Houston Dash W (10 points, goal difference -2) on 2026-05-16. Kansas City W have been perfect at home so far, with 3 wins from 3, while Houston Dash W arrive with 1 win and 2 defeats from 3 away fixtures. This is a group-stage match, not a 1/8 final.

Kansas City W & Houston Dash W Availability

There are currently no confirmed injuries or suspensions listed for either side, and no players are flagged as questionable. All registered squad members for both Kansas City W and Houston Dash W are expected to be available for selection. With no players marked as out or doubtful, coaches have full flexibility across all lines.

Key attacking figures are set to feature: for Kansas City W, T. Chawinga (3 goals, 1 assist) and Croix Bethune (2 goals, 2 assists) remain available; for Houston Dash W, K. van Zanten (4 goals) is also available and carries a strong scoring threat.

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees, neither team suffers a direct loss of attacking output. Kansas City W can rely on the combined 5 goals and 3 assists from Chawinga and Bethune, while Houston Dash W retain van Zanten’s 4-goal contribution, ensuring both attacks are at full strength.