Houston Dash Defeat Boston Legacy for 2-0 Start

Dash set franchise record with consecutive wins to open season

Mar. 22, 2026 at 4:37am

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The Houston Dash defeated the expansion Boston Legacy 3-0 on Saturday night at Shell Energy Stadium, marking the first time in franchise history that the Dash have started a regular season 2-0. A crowd of 10,259 set a new record for attendance at a Dash home opener.

Why it matters

The Dash's strong start to the season is an encouraging sign for the team, which has struggled to find consistency in recent years. The win over the expansion Legacy also demonstrates the Dash's ability to capitalize on opportunities against a new opponent.

The details

Dash forward Makenzy Robbe drew an early penalty kick, but goalkeeper Casey Murphy denied the attempt. In the 43rd minute, Kiki van Zanten broke the deadlock with a left-footed finish. Van Zanten scored again in the 59th minute, and Kat Rader added a goal in the 65th minute to seal the victory for the Dash.

  • The Dash's win over the Legacy on Saturday, March 22, 2026 marked the first time in franchise history that the team has started a regular season 2-0.
  • The 10,259 fans in attendance at Shell Energy Stadium set a new record for the largest crowd at a Dash home opener.

The players

Makenzy Robbe

A forward for the Houston Dash who drew an early penalty kick in the match.

Casey Murphy

The goalkeeper for the Boston Legacy who denied Robbe's penalty kick attempt.

Kiki van Zanten

A Dash forward who scored two goals in the match, breaking the deadlock in the 43rd minute and adding another in the 59th minute.

Kat Rader

A Dash player who scored the team's third goal in the 65th minute, recording the first NWSL goal of her career.

Jorelyn Carabalí

A defender for the Boston Legacy who committed the foul that led to the Dash's early penalty kick.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Dash's strong start to the season, including their first-ever 2-0 opening, demonstrates the team's potential and ability to capitalize on opportunities. The record-setting crowd at the home opener also highlights the growing interest and support for the Dash in the Houston community.