Today, the Houston Dash announced the signing of UNC midfielder Linda Ullmark through the 2029 season. The 2024 NCAA Champion signs her first ever professional contract.
“I’m thrilled to embark on a new challenge and begin my professional career with the Houston Dash,” Ullmark said. “I am incredibly grateful to my family, coaches and teammates who supported me throughout this journey and helped prepare me for the opportunity to compete in the NWSL. I’m excited to challenge myself every day and continue
growing as a professional under the guidance of the Dash’s technical staff. They have a clear vision of what they want to achieve this season, and I want to contribute to what they are building in Houston.”
During her two seasons at the University of North Carolina, the sophomore was lights out with the Tar Heels. In 2024, Ullmark was named to the NCAA Tournament All-Tournament Team, TopDrawerSoccer First-Team Freshman Best XI. In 2025, she followed it up being named an All-American and one of the top midfielders and players via TDS.
“Linda is an exciting attacking talent with a proven winning mindset and the qualities to make an immediate impact at the professional level,” President of Women’s Soccer Angela Hucles Mangano said. “Her success in a championship environment at North Carolina, combined with her experience on the international youth stage, speaks to both her consistency and competitiveness. A player of her quality can align seamlessly with the standards, culture and long-term vision we are building in Houston, and we’re excited to support Linda’s continued growth at the next level.”
Internationally, she has represented the United States at the U-17 to U-20 levels. At the 2025 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship, she made her debut for the USYNT at that level.
