Venue & Event Details
Match: Houston Dash vs. Orlando Pride
Competition: NWSL Regular Season, Week 23
Time: Kickoff at 8:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. local, Houston)
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas
Broadcast: Amazon Prime (U.S.); NWSL+ (international)
Weather Update (Houston, TX)
Forecast: Clear skies, warm evening
Temperature at Kickoff: ~82°F (28°C)
Humidity: ~70%
Wind: Light, 6–8 mph
Impact: Warm, humid conditions may test Orlando’s legs after a long road trip and midweek Concacaf match.
Injury Report
Houston Dash
OUT: Jane Campbell (GK, thigh)
OUT: Maggie Graham (shoulder, SEI)
OUT: Sophie Schmidt (knee, SEI)
OUT: Amanda West (knee, SEI)
Orlando Pride
OUT: Marta (back)
OUT: Barbra Banda (hip, SEI – season ending)
OUT: Kylie Nadaner (excused absence)
Key Player Matchups
Yazmeen Ryan (HOU) vs. Carson Pickett (ORL): Ryan has been central to Houston’s attack, contributing to 4 of their last 6 goals. Pickett, fresh off scoring a game‑winner vs. San Diego, will be tasked with shutting her down.
Chloe Ricketts (HOU) vs. Orlando Midfield: Houston’s new signing adds creativity, but she’ll face Orlando’s Jacqueline Ovalle, who has a goal and assist in her first three NWSL starts.
Houston Defense vs. Adriana (ORL): With Campbell out, Houston’s back line must contain Adriana’s pace and creativity.
Team Records & Recent Form
Houston Dash
Record: 7‑10‑5 (26 points, 10th place)
Last 5: 2‑2‑1 (W‑L‑D)
Last Match: Lost 4‑0 to Washington Spirit
Home Form: 2‑0‑1 in last three at Shell Energy Stadium
Orlando Pride
Record: 9‑8‑5 (32 points, 5th place)
Last 5: 1‑3‑1 (W‑L‑D)
Last Match: Beat San Diego Wave 2‑1 (away)
Road Form: Won 2 of last 3 away matches
Series History
Orlando has won 4 straight vs. Houston, including a 1‑0 win on June 7, 2025 (Cori Dyke stoppage‑time goal).
Houston has not beaten Orlando since 2022.
Pride are aiming for their first‑ever 5‑game win streak against a single opponent.
Betting Trends
Houston has scored in 4 of last 5 home games.
Orlando has conceded in 6 straight matches (all competitions).
3 of last 4 meetings between these teams finished with Under 2.5 goals.
Orlando is 4‑0‑0 vs. Houston in last four head‑to‑head.
MATCH ODDS
Houston Dash + 180 Draw + 220 Orlando Pride + 120
Over 2.5 – 110 Under 2.5 – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, October 2, 2025
