Houston, we have an offseason.
It happened in a flash. On October 16, Kate Del Fava's goal for the Kansas City Current — in the 10th minute of second-half injury time — eliminated the Houston Dash from its first-ever postseason. Just like that, the Dash went from chasing a championship in 2022 to looking ahead to 2023.
At The Striker, we've made it easy for you to keep track of all the comings and goings as transfer news rolls in. Bookmark our 2023 Houston Dash roster tracker, and you'll have all the latest updates on the squad. We'll also let you know when the 2023 NWSL Draft gets scheduled, as well as any other key offseason dates and deadlines.
The added wrinkle to the ground-breaking 2023 NWSL offseason is free-agency. For the first time in the history of the league, players who have served six seasons or more will be allowed to control their own destiny and test the open market. This is a result of the NWSL's first-ever collective bargaining agreement that was signed into existence before the start of the 2022 season.
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2023 Houston Dash Roster (22):
GOALKEEPERS (3): Jane Campbell, Ella Dederick, Devon Kerr
DEFENDERS (7): Julia Ashley, Katie Naughton, Caprice Dydasco, Allysha Chapman, Ally Prisock, Natalie Jacobs, Annika Creel
MIDFIELDERS (5): Shea Groom, Marisa Viggiano, Sophie Schmidt, Havana Solaun, Emily Curran
FORWARDS (7): Joelle Anderson, Nichelle Prince, María Sánchez, Ryan Gareis, Ebony Salmon, Paulina Gramaglia, Michelle Alozie
Recently re-signed for 2023
Emily Curran (Ogle) (MF) - signed one-year extension through 2023
Annika Creel (Schmidt) (DF) - signed one-year extension through 2023
Ally Prisock (DF) - signed two-year extension through 2024
Natalia Jacobs (DF) - signed two-year extension through 2024
Michelle Alozie (FW) - signed two-year extension through 2024
Paulina Gramaglia (FW) - club agreed to purchase from UAI Urquiza
Ella Dederick (GK) - option exercised 2023
Marisa Viggiano (MF) - option exercised 2023
Allysha Chapman (DF) - signed one-year extension through 2023 + option 2024
Sophie Schmidt (MF) - signed two-year extension through 2024 + option 2025
🇨🇦You might as well call the team Canada South.
— The Striker (@TheStrikerNews) October 20, 2022
📝The veteran #NWSL duo have extended their contracts in H-town
Full story ⤵️https://t.co/iLVLKomVdE pic.twitter.com/F4JiVeQL5u
Ebony Salmon (FW) - arrived via trade, signed extension through 2023
Katie Naughton (DF) - extension through 2025
🗣 "We’re building something special, and I want to be a part of the future success."
— Houston Dash (@HoustonDash) August 11, 2022
In her words, Katie Naughton on her 3 year extension with the Houston Dash 🧡https://t.co/RUixpoH22X
Already under contract for 2023
Jane Campbell (GK) - signed three-year extension through 2024
Nichelle Prince (FW) - signed three-year extension through 2024
Julia Ashley (DF) - arrived via trade, signed through 2023
Caprice Dydasco (DF) - arrived via trade, signed through 2023
María Sánchez (FW) - signed two-year deal through 2023
Joelle Anderson (FW) - signed two-year deal through 2023
Shea Groom (MF) - signed three-year extension through 2023
Ryan Gareis (FW) - signed two-year deal through 2023
Free-agents
Elizabeth Eddy (DF) - arrived via trade, deal expires 2022
NOTE: These players are free to sign with any team they choose, including Houston
Out of contract
Michaela Abam (FW) - signed one-year extension in 2022
Makamae Gomera-Stevens (MF) - signed two-year deal in 2021
Kelcie Hedge (MF) - arrived via trade, contract expires 2022
NOTE: These players can still re-sign with the Dash at a later date, playing rights still with Houston
Departures
Lindsey Harris (GK) - waived
Bri Visalli (MF) - signed an 18-month deal with Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Tiernny Wiltshire (DF) - waived
Cali Farquharson (DF) - retired
NOTE: These players have been confirmed they will not be in Houston in 2023
New arrivals
Havana Solaun (MF) - signed two-year deal through 2024
Devon Kerr (GK) - signed one-year deal through 2023
Drafted
Sophie Hirst, Harvard (MF)
Jyllissa Harris, South Carolina (DF)
Lindsi Jennings, LSU (DF)
Madelyn Desiano, UCLA (DF)
Ordoñez wins you NWSL matches.
— Theo Lloyd-Hughes (@theolloydhughes) January 13, 2023
Latest story from me, digging a little deeper into the Houston Dash’s draft night, including a much needed 2nd-round value selection.
Plus Quotes from Alex Singer, Sam Laity on their method behind picks and trades ⤵️https://t.co/GACq4Wiik0
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