On January 6, 2020, the Dash traded team captain Kealia Ohai to the Chicago Red Stars, Ohai had been a member of the Dash since their inaugural season and is the team's all-time leading scorer.

[2] The season was replaced by the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup in July and the Fall Series in September and October.

[3] Houston won the NWSL Challenge Cup after defeating the Chicago Red Stars 2–0 in the Championship Game.

[5] Midfielder CeCe Kizer would also miss the fall series as she was loaned to Kolbotn IL in Norway.

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