Seattle Reign FC begins a three-match homestand today, taking on the Houston Dash at Lumen Field. The Reign are coming off a 1-1 draw in Kansas City, while the Dash are hoping to regroup after falling 1-0 to Bay FC a week ago. Every point matters for two bubble teams as the season winds down. Seattle currently holds the final playoff spot and a game or two in hand over most teams, but Houston is only two points behind.

The two clubs met earlier this season during a downpour in Houston for a defensive duel that ended in a scoreless draw. Both goalkeepers made 5 saves to earn their clean sheets. Seattle dominates the all-time series with an 18-6-6 record, which includes only two draws and two losses at home. The Reign have more than doubled the Dash in head-to-head goals, scoring 50 to Houston's 22. Still, the Dash are capable of scoring en masse; they had 4 different goalscorers in a 5-0 win over Chicago on August 19th.

Keys to the game

Prevent Houston's 6s from distributing
Test Jane Campbell with numbers in the box and varied shots
Stay active until the final whistle

Notes

Goalkeeper Evan O'Steen has reported to the U.S. U-20 Women's Youth National Team as they prepare for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, which kicks off in Poland on September 5th. Reign teammates Ainsley McCammon and Emeri Adames will join the tournament squad following today's match.
Reign FC signed UW alum Kelsey Branson as a National Team Replacement player following a stint of training with the club as a Non-Roster Invitee.
Midfielders Jess Fishlock and Sam Meza are available for the first time since August 1st, after lingering leg injuries left them week-to-week.
Forward Ruby Hladek's contract has been extended through the end of the 2026 season.

Injuries, absences, suspensions

OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (Maternity Leave)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: Evan O’Steen (U-20 USWNT)

Houston Dash

OUT: Malia Berkely (Maternity Leave), Evelina Duljan (Excused Absence), Makenzy Robbe (Knee - SEI), Sophie Schmidt (Ankle), Sarah Puntingam (Parental Leave)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

Recent form

Reign: WDWLD (8-8-4, -1GD; 8th place)
Dash: LDWWL (-1 GD; 10th place)

Officials

REF: Laura Rodriguez; AR1: Matthew Schwartz; AR2: Christian Clerc; 4TH: Elorm Atisu; VAR: Matthew Corrigan

How to Watch

Match date/kickoff time: Sunday, August 30th, 4 PM PT

Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle

Broadcast: The Roku Channel

Radio: 950 KJR AM (Jackson Felts, Stephanie Verdoia & Kwame Appiah)

Is this game available to stream for free in the US? Yes!

Lineups

Today's starters vs Houston! Lineup Notes ➡️ rgnfc.com/4qHFPI0

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— Seattle Reign FC (@reignfc.com) August 30, 2026 at 3:08 PM

Sunday Starting XI 🫡

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— Houston Dash (@houstondash.com) August 30, 2026 at 3:07 PM

Highlights

52' - REIGN GOAL! Maddie Dahlien gets on the end of a wide Maddie Mercado cross and chips it in with a flourish.

Maddie to Maddie 🤝 Maddie Mercado's ball in finds Maddie Dahlien who squeezes it home at the back post!

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— NWSL (@nwslsoccer.com) August 30, 2026 at 5:24 PM

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