BEVERLY HILLS, California - After the 2024 NWSL season, the Houston Dash have nowhere but up to go. The club struggled all season, falling to the bottom of the table with a 5-16-6 overall record and scoring just 20 goals, the fewest amount across the league. While 2022 was the Dash's best season yet, finishing in fourth place overall, that wasn't the case in 2024. That season in 2022 also marked the the only time the Dash qualified for the NWSL playoffs since joining the league in 2014.
But, for many reasons, there's hope for the underdogs. From Angela Hucles taking over as President of women's soccer for the Houston Dash to the hiring of Fabrice Gautrat as head coach, plus many off-season major transfer pick-ups - Yazmeen Ryan and Abby Smith from NJ/NY Gotham FC, Messiah Bright from Angel City, and more.
So, will Houston Dash be the next team to beat? INDIVISA takes a look.