How to watch today's Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns NWSL game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Houston Dash returns to Shell Energy Stadium on Friday night as they welcome the Portland Thorns in NWSL action. Riding high after a gritty 1-0 road win over Seattle Reign, the Dash will look to keep that momentum rolling.

It was rookie Maggie Graham who stepped up with the game's lone goal in the 57th minute, sealing a crucial three points. That victory nudged Houston up to 10th in the standings, just one point off the playoff line currently occupied by Seattle.

On the other side, Portland Thorns head into this clash in sixth place with 13 points and a four-match unbeaten streak under their belt. They've picked up two wins during that run and showed late-game composure in last week's 1-1 draw against San Diego Wave.

After the Wave were reduced to 10 players before halftime, Jayden Perry calmly slotted home a dramatic 98th-minute penalty to snatch a point. Still, Rob Gale will be expecting a sharper display from his squad this time around.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns online - TV channels & live streams

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The match will be shown live on NWSL+ in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.

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Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns kick-off time

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The match will be played at the Shell Energy Stadium on Friday, May 16, 2025, with kick-off at 8:00 pm ET or 5:00 pm PT for fans in the US.

Team news & squads

Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns lineups

Houston Dash

3-4-3

Formation

4-3-3

POT

35

A. Smith

25

K. Lind

4

N. Jacobs

20

C. Westphal

21

R. Gareis

15

A. Patterson

8

D. Sheehan

24

D. Colaprico

23

M. Graham

10

B. Olivieri

6

M. Bright

1

B. Bixby

2

R. Reyes

20

K. Torpey

16

S. Hiatt

29

M. McKenzie

17

S. Coffey

26

M. Alidou D'Anjou

8

H. Sugita

15

P. Linnehan

19

P. Tordin

7

C. Hanks

4-3-3

POT

HOD

-Line up

• 35

  A. Smith

• 25

  K. Lind

• 4

  N. Jacobs

• 20

  C. Westphal

  61’

• 21

  R. Gareis

  73’

• 15

  A. Patterson

• 8

  D. Sheehan

• 24

  D. Colaprico

  72’

• 23

  M. Graham

  61’

• 10

  B. Olivieri

• 6

  M. Bright

  61’

Substitutes

• 7

  E. Duljan

  61’

• 19

  B. Briede

• 22

  M. Alozie

  61’

• 14

  P. Nielsen

  61’

• 1

  J. Campbell

• 12

  K. van Zanten

  73’

• 17

  S. Puntigam

  72’

• 13

  S. Schmidt

• 29

  R. da Silva

Manager

• F. Gautrat

POT

-Line up

• 1

  B. Bixby

• 2

  R. Reyes

  54’

• 20

  K. Torpey

• 16

  S. Hiatt

  75’

• 29

  M. McKenzie

• 17

  S. Coffey

  30’

  45’ + 8’

  63’

• 26

  M. Alidou D'Anjou

  26’

• 8

  H. Sugita

  63’

• 15

  P. Linnehan

  30’

  46’

• 19

  P. Tordin

  26’

  58’

  76’

• 7

  C. Hanks

  54’

  63’

Substitutes

• 13

  O. Moultrie

  63’

• 35

  M. Messner

• 24

  J. Perry

• 77

  A. Spaanstra

  63’

• 10

  D. Castellanos

  76’

• 14

  S. Hirst

  63’

• 5

  I. Obaze

• 66

  R. Turner

• 21

  J. Fleming

  46’

Manager

• R. Gale

Houston Dash team news

Houston Dash absentees include Ramona Bachmann (parental leave), Allysha Chapman (wrist), and Diana Ordonez (excused absence).

Portland Thorns team news

Portland Thorns will be without several key names as well: Mackenzie Arnold (leg), Daiane (knee), Marie Muller, Nicole Payne, and Morgan Weaver (all knee injuries), while Olivia Wade-Katoa and Sophia Wilson remain on maternity leave.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

HOD

Last 5 matches

POT

1

Win

1

Draw

3

Wins

• Houston Dash

  0

  -

  2

  Portland Thorns

• Portland Thorns

  4

  -

  1

  Houston Dash

• Houston Dash

  2

  -

  1

  Portland Thorns

• Portland Thorns

  1

  -

  1

  Houston Dash

• Houston Dash

  0

  -

  4

  Portland Thorns

4

Goals scored

12

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

Useful links

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