Washington Spirit faces Houston Dash in NWSL Matchweek 11. The Spirit is currently 2nd in NWSL Women with 44 points, having scored 42 goals and conceded 33 this season.

What's the injury report?

The Spirit will be without Ashley Hatch, Aubrey Kingsbury, and Casey Krueger due to maternity leave, as well as Claudia Martínez who is out with an illness.

How do the teams match up?

Houston Dash will be missing Makenzy Robbe due to a knee injury. The Dash has had a tough season so far, but the Spirit can't afford to take them lightly.

What's at stake?

The Spirit is 21 points behind leaders Kansas City W, so every match counts. With their recent form being LWWLL, they need to get back on track to keep their title hopes alive.

The match against Houston Dash is a big one for the Spirit, and they'll need to be at their best to come out on top. As of July 6, 2026, the Spirit is looking to bounce back from their recent loss and make a push for the top spot.