Seattle Reign FC Hosts Houston Dash in Mother’s Day Matchup

SEATTLE, Washington – Seattle Reign FC will face the Houston Dash at 5 PM PT today at Lumen Field in a special Mother’s Day matchup. The Reign aim to extend their current three-game unbeaten streak, while the Dash, recently under the guidance of new head coach Fabrice Gautrat, are struggling to find form with only one win in their last five matches.

Historically, the Reign have had the upper hand in their rivalry with the Dash, boasting an 18-5-4 record over 27 meetings. At home, the Reign are particularly strong, holding a 10-1-2 record against Houston. Last week, the Reign secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Kansas City Current, while the Dash suffered a 2-1 defeat to Racing Louisville.

In terms of injuries, the Reign will be missing several key players, including Jess Fishlock, Nérilia Mondésir, and Cassie Miller. The Dash will also be without Ramona Bachmann, who is on parental leave, and Allysha Chapman due to a wrist injury.

Seattle’s current record stands at 3-2-2, placing them 8th in the standings, whereas the Dash sit at 12th with a 2-4-1 record. The Reign hope this match will provide them an opportunity to climb the standings, while the Dash aim to leverage their offseason acquisitions to spark a turnaround in their performance.

In a pre-match press conference, Reign centerback Jordyn Bugg emphasized the team’s collective growth. “We’ve gotten so many new players that we’ve focused on growing as a group,” Bugg said. Coach Laura Harvey remarked on the potential of the Dash, noting they have quality players yet to reflect their strengths in the standings.

This match promises to be an exciting contest for both teams. Fans can watch the game on NWSL+, Paramount+, and FOX 13+. With both teams eager to prove themselves, it should be a thrilling afternoon of soccer.