Player
No. 
Pos.
Ht.
HOMETOWN
NWSL Exp.
Pronunciation
DOB
Ryan Gareis
21
F
5-6
Naperville, IL
3
MAD-ih-sun AY-sin
1/2/01

Gareis made an immediate impact during her rookie season. The Naperville, Ill. native made six starts and 15 appearances during Houston’s historic 2022 season. Gareis made her NWSL debut in the opening game of the 2022 Challenge Cup as a substitute in the 63rd minute of the match against her hometown team, the Chicago Stars. Since then, she has earned 37 appearances for the team in all competitions.

Latest transaction: Signed a contract extension through the 2025 season on Jan. 20, 2023.

Dash Debut: March 20, 2022 (Challenge Cup), at home against Chicago Stars FC.