Kiki Van Zanten's brace leads Houston to rout of Boston

NWSL roundup: Houston Dash defeat Boston Legacy 3-0

Mar. 22, 2026 at 9:35am

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Kiki Van Zanten scored a brace and Katherine Ann Rader added a goal as the Houston Dash defeated the visiting Boston Legacy 3-0 in an NWSL match on Saturday. The Dash are now 2-0-0 on the season, while the Legacy are still seeking their first win in franchise history at 0-0-2.

Why it matters

The Dash are looking to make the NWSL playoffs for the first time since 2022, and this dominant win over the expansion Legacy squad puts them in a strong early-season position. Meanwhile, the Legacy are still trying to establish themselves as a competitive new franchise in the league.

The details

Van Zanten scored in the 43rd and 59th minutes to give the Dash a commanding lead, while Rader added the final goal in the 65th minute. Houston outshot Boston 13-10, with Casey Murphy making four saves for the Legacy. The Dash are now 2-0-0 on the season with a +6 goal differential, while Boston remains winless at 0-0-2.

  • The match was played on Saturday, March 22, 2026.
  • Van Zanten scored in the 43rd and 59th minutes.

The players

Kiki Van Zanten

A forward for the Houston Dash who scored a brace in the match.

Katherine Ann Rader

A player for the Houston Dash who scored the third goal in the match.

Casey Murphy

The goalkeeper for the Boston Legacy who made four saves in the match.

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The takeaway

This win puts the Houston Dash in a strong early-season position as they pursue their first NWSL playoff berth since 2022, while the Boston Legacy are still searching for their first franchise win after two matches.