SAN DIEGO (Sept. 7, 2025) – San Diego Wave FC (8-5-6, 30 points) fell 3-0 to Houston Dash (6-8-5, 23 points) at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday night in front of a celebratory crowd honoring forward Alex Morgan and her historic career. Despite controlling 68% possession and registering 19 shots, the Wave were unable to find the back of the net.
San Diego nearly struck first in the third minute when Kenza Dali delivered a corner kick to the head of Trinity Armstrong. Armstrong’s effort was on target, but Houston goalkeeper Jane Campbell reacted quickly with a one-handed save to keep the match scoreless.
Houston broke through in the 17th minute after working in tight spaces in the attacking third. Clarissa Larisey took a clean touch and slotted her shot into the back of the net to give the Dash a 1-0 advantage.
Right before halftime, Houston doubled their lead. Larisey delivered a cross into the box that found Yazmeen Ryan, who finished first time to make it 2-0 at the break.
The Dash sealed the match in the 77th minute when a lofted ball into the area was met by Messiah Bright, who volleyed home to extend the lead to 3-0.
Despite outshooting Houston 19-9 and controlling the majority of possession, the Wave were unable to break through as Campbell and the Dash defense secured the clean sheet.
Next Match: San Diego Wave FC will play at home on Friday, Sept. 12 against Gotham FC at 7:00 p.m. PT. Tickets for the match can be purchased here and it will be broadcast live on prime.
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Notes:
- Defender Daniela Arias made her NWSL debut in tonight’s match.
Scoring Summary:
HOU – Larisey (1) (van Zanten, 1) 17′
HOU – Ryan (3) (Larisey, 1) 45’
HOU – Bright (2) (Graham, 3) 77’
Misconduct Summary:
HOU – Patterson (Caution) 51’
SD – Armstrong (Caution) 79’
San Diego Wave FC: GK Sheridan, D Morroni (Arias 84’), D Armstrong, D Wesley, D Lundkvist, M Fazer (Ascanio HT), M McCaskill (Corley 75’), M Dali, F Cascarino, F Leon (Dudinha 63’), F Robbe (Carusa 84’)
Subs not used: GK Haračić, D McMahon, D Harrison, M Fusco
Houston Dash: GK Campbell, D Chapman, D Nielsen, D Jacobs, D Patterson, M Graham (Gareis 84’), M Colaprico, M van Zanten (Alozie 67’), M Sheehan (Puntigam 67’), F Ryan, F Larisey (Bright 53’)
Subs not used: GK Smith, GK Lind, D Westphal, M Duljan
Stats Summary: SD / HOU
Shots: 19 / 9
Shots on Target: 5 / 5
Corners: 13 / 6
Fouls: 7 / 7
Offsides: 3 / 0
Saves: 4 / 5
Possession: 68% / 32%
