Things did not go well for the defending Challenge Cup champions in the first game back since July. Facing the defending league champions, the North Carolina Courage, the Dash gave it their all.
The Houston Dash, North Carolina Courage, and Orlando Pride all make up the South pod for the Fall Series. Each team plays the other two teams in a home and home scenario. This allows for minimal travel amid the current pandemic.
Things did not start well for Houston. Canadian National Team member Allysha Chapman was issued a yellow card for a bad foul. The Courage would get on the board first in the 18th minute on an unassisted goal by Abby Dahlkemper. This would not last long as Houston tied it at 1 with a goal by Veronica Latsko.
After missing most of the 2019 season with a torn ACL, Latsko was more than eager to rejoin the team.
A goal in the 37th minute by Kristie Mewis put Houston up 2-1 going into halftime.
The second half saw back and forth lead changes. A goal by North Carolina’s Debinha would tie the score at 2 in the 52nd minute. Another yellow card by Chapman resulted in an automatic red card ejection. The Dash were now down to 10 players for the rest of the game.
Sophie Schmidt would put Houston up 3-2 in the 70th minute. A goal in the 83rd minute by North Carolina’s Lynn Williams tied it at 3 and then the go-ahead goal in the 86th minute put the Courage up 4-3. That would be the final score.
Next up for Houston is the Orlando Pride in Orlando on September 26. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm on Twitch.
Houston hosts North Carolina on October 4 at 6:00 pm at BBVA stadium. That game is also on Twitch. Orlando visits on October 9 for a 4:00 pm kickoff. That game is on CBS Sports Network. Information on how to purchase tickets and safety protocols can be found at http://www.bbvastadium.com/news/detail/bbva-stadium-to-host-limited-number-of-fans-at-upcoming-home-matches
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