North Carolina @ Houston

Courage miss out on playoffs despite Sanchez winning Golden BootNorth Carolina Courage forward Ashley Sanchez was confirmed as the 2026 NWSL Golden Boot winner on Sunday, but her team still missed the playoffs by finishing in ninth place.ESPN Nov 1 NCHouston Dash vs. Portland Thorns FC - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Houston Dash vs. Portland Thorns FC, 11/02/2026ESPN Nov 1 Video HOUNorth Carolina Courage vs. Denver Summit FC - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from North Carolina Courage vs. Denver Summit FC, 11/02/2026ESPN Nov 1 Video NCChicago Stars vs. Houston Dash - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Chicago Stars vs. Houston Dash, 10/24/2026ESPN Oct 23 Video HOUEvery NWSL team eliminated from playoffs: One offseason question to answerThe NWSL Championship is almost here -- and these teams won't be in it. ESPN breaks down every eliminated team's biggest offseason question to answer.ESPN 5d NC · HOUWhy every playoff team will or won't win the NWSL ChampionshipThe NWSL Playoffs are here! From star players to squad depth, to defensive flaws -- here's what could make or break every contender.ESPN Nov 6 NC · HOUThe 25 best NWSL players of 2026: The final rankingThe NWSL regular season is over, and now we can finally rank the best 25 players this year. Who's No. 1?ESPN Nov 6 NC · HOUNWSL Power Rankings: Gotham FC claims No. 1 with first NWSL ShieldThere can only be one No. 1 in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, with Gotham FC adding yet more hardware to their trophy cabinet.ESPN Nov 2 NC · HOUEverything at stake for NWSL Decision Day: Shield, playoff spots, hosting and moreThe NWSL's Decision Day this season will be a big one! Here's everything that's at stake...ESPN Nov 1 NC · HOUStruggle for control over USWNT players spurs tension between NWSL and U.S. SoccerU.S. Soccer and NWSL clubs are at odds over when USWNT players should be made available and who should call the shots.ESPN Oct 30 NC · HOUNWSL GM survey: How teams cheat, Rodman Rule, USWNT's World Cup, and moreESPN's NWSL GM survey returns to dish on the USWNT's World Cup chances, the Rodman rule, rule-breaking, how much they spend, and more.ESPN Oct 27 NC · HOUNWSL Power Rankings: Angel City take top spot as Decision Day, playoffs loomAngel City are peaking at the right time, with only Decision Day left in the regular season, the L.A. club are No. 1 in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.ESPN Oct 26 NC · HOU

Stories ESPN tags with North Carolina or Houston. Each opens on ESPN.