The Houston Dash and midfielder Haley Hanson have agreed to a new contract deal, the club announced today.
Hanson was a key member of Houston’s backline last season when she transitioned from playing in the midfield to right back. The 23-year-old played in every regular-season game, earning 20 starts in 23 appearances.
Selected as the seventh overall pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft by Houston, the Kansas native finished her rookie season with a goal and an assist after making her debut on March 25, 2018 in a draw against Chicago. Hanson earned 15 starts in 19 appearances that season.