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(Houston, TX.) – Houston Dash forward Melissa Henderson announced her retirement from professional soccer today after five seasons in the NWSL.
“With a heavy, yet peaceful heart, I close a chapter of my life that has brought me so much joy these last 23 years,” Henderson said. “To my family, teammates, coaches, friends and fans – thank you. You have been a part of God’s journey for me from the beginning. Your love, support and encouragement have become my backbone throughout my career.”
The Garland, Texas, native made 37 appearances with 32 starts and tallied two assists during her three seasons with the Dash. Houston acquired Henderson via trade from FC Kansas City in July 2014. Henderson made 22 regular season appearances (16 starts) with FCKC in 2013-14, and scored one goal in the 2013 NWSL playoffs.
Henderson was a four-year letter winner at the University of Notre Dame. She finished her Notre Dame career tied for the fourth-most goals in school history (70) and led the Fighting Irish to the 2010 NCAA National Championship. She was a two-time first team All-America and three-time first team All-Big EAST selection. Henderson also earned Big East Offensive Player of the Year awards and was first runner-up for the Hermann Trophy during her junior year in 2010. As a junior at Berkner High School in Richardson, Texas, Henderson was named Gatorade High School Player of the Year.
About the Houston Dash
The Houston Dash are a National Women’s Soccer League club that began play in April 2014 for the start of the league’s second season. The Dash were the first expansion club in the NWSL, joining the eight original members that launched the league in 2013, and are now one of 10 clubs in the league. The NWSL is supported by the Canadian Soccer Association, Federation of Mexican Football and the United States Soccer Federation. It is the top-flight women’s professional soccer league in North America, featuring many of the top players from the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as talent from around the world. The 24-game regular season runs from April through September. The team trains at Houston Sports Park (HSP), the premier training facility in Southeast Texas, and plays at BBVA Compass Stadium in downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.HoustonDashSoccer.com or call (713) 276-GOAL.
- Henderson made 37 appearances (32 starts) and tallied two assists in three seasons with the Dash.
- The Garland, Texas native retires after five seasons in the NWSL.
- Houston acquired Henderson via trade from FC Kansas City in July 2014.
(Houston, TX.) – Houston Dash forward Melissa Henderson announced her retirement from professional soccer today after five seasons in the NWSL.
“With a heavy, yet peaceful heart, I close a chapter of my life that has brought me so much joy these last 23 years,” Henderson said. “To my family, teammates, coaches, friends and fans – thank you. You have been a part of God’s journey for me from the beginning. Your love, support and encouragement have become my backbone throughout my career.”
The Garland, Texas, native made 37 appearances with 32 starts and tallied two assists during her three seasons with the Dash. Houston acquired Henderson via trade from FC Kansas City in July 2014. Henderson made 22 regular season appearances (16 starts) with FCKC in 2013-14, and scored one goal in the 2013 NWSL playoffs.
Henderson was a four-year letter winner at the University of Notre Dame. She finished her Notre Dame career tied for the fourth-most goals in school history (70) and led the Fighting Irish to the 2010 NCAA National Championship. She was a two-time first team All-America and three-time first team All-Big EAST selection. Henderson also earned Big East Offensive Player of the Year awards and was first runner-up for the Hermann Trophy during her junior year in 2010. As a junior at Berkner High School in Richardson, Texas, Henderson was named Gatorade High School Player of the Year.
About the Houston Dash
The Houston Dash are a National Women’s Soccer League club that began play in April 2014 for the start of the league’s second season. The Dash were the first expansion club in the NWSL, joining the eight original members that launched the league in 2013, and are now one of 10 clubs in the league. The NWSL is supported by the Canadian Soccer Association, Federation of Mexican Football and the United States Soccer Federation. It is the top-flight women’s professional soccer league in North America, featuring many of the top players from the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as talent from around the world. The 24-game regular season runs from April through September. The team trains at Houston Sports Park (HSP), the premier training facility in Southeast Texas, and plays at BBVA Compass Stadium in downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.HoustonDashSoccer.com or call (713) 276-GOAL.