For the second consecutive year, the Dash play host to the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL season opener.
Houston won last year’s game, 3-1, thanks to goals from Rachel Daly, Carli Lloyd and Janine Beckie.
Here are Saturday’s lineups for both teams:
Dash Starting XI (4-3-3)
GK: Lydia Williams; D: Poliana, Bruna Benites, Janine Van Wyk, Cari Roccaro; MF: Amber Brooks, Andressa, Denise O’Sullivan; F: Kealia Ohai, Rachel Daly, Janine Beckie
Bench: Jane Campbell, Melissa Henderson, Stephanie Ochs, Sarah Hagen, Cami Privett, Claire Falknor, Caity Heap
Chicago Starting XI (4-3-3)
GK: Alyssa Naeher; D: Julie Ertz, Casey Short, Arin Gilliland, Samantha Johnson; MF: Danielle Colaprico, Alyssa Mautz, Vanessa DiBernardo; F: Jen Hoy, Stephanie McCaffrey, Christen Press
Bench: Katie Naughton, Taylor Cmeau, Sofia Huerta, Morgan Proffitt, Michele Dalton, Summer Green
Notes
-- The Dash are 2-1 in season openers with both wins coming in the previous two seasons.