The Houston Dash will open the 2016 NWSL regular season at BBVA Compass Stadium on Saturday, April 16 against the Chicago Red Stars, it was announced today. The match is presented by BBVA Compass In addition, the Dash will face the Orlando Pride in Week 2 of the NWSL season on Saturday, April 23 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando's home opener. The full NWSL regular season schedule will be released at a later date.
The Dash are 1-1-0 all-time in home openers, losing 1-0 to Portland Thorns FC in their inaugural match in 2014 but defeating the Washington Spirit 2-0 in last year's home and season opener.