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Houston Dash goalkeeping coach Matt Lampson was removed from his duties due to an alleged relationship with a player at the club, multiple sources familiar tell The Equalizer.
When asked for comment, a spokesperson for the Dash responded via email: “Houston Dash goalkeeper coach Matt Lampson was terminated on March 18. We respect the privacy and confidentiality of our players and employees and will not comment on specific details of Club employment matters.”
The NWSL and NWSLPA have not immediately responded to requests for comment.
The relationship between Lampson and the player began at the end of 2023, before coming to light with the club’s front office at the beginning of 2024.
A source familiar tells The Equalizer that one of Lampson’s last official actions on staff with the Dash was the 2024 NWSL Draft in Anaheim, Calif., which he attended on Jan. 12. He did not report for preseason on Jan. 29. The Dash declined to comment on Lampson’s reported absence from club duties between Jan….
