Dash defeat NC Courage, fall to Portland Thorns

 On July 17, the Houston Dash faced current NWSL champion NC Courage and walked away with a 2-1 victory. This was Houston’s second win over the Courage in team history. Playing in her 100th NWSL game, Shea Groom got the scoring started in the 9th minute on an assist by Veronica Latsko. Seven minutes later, North Carolina tied the game on a goal by Kristen Hamilton. In the 62nd minute, Gabby Seiler scored to make it 2-1 Houston. That would be the final score.

On July 24, the Dash were home against the Portland Thorns and fell 1-0. 35 seconds into the game, Portland’s Sophia Smith scored what would be the game winner.

The Dash are home August 1 against NYNJ Gotham FC. Kickoff is set for 6pm on Paramount +

Dash defeat OL Reign, fall to Chicago Red Stars

Coming off a victory against Orlando Pride on June 26, the Houston Dash looked to make it two wins in a row over the July 4 weekend.

After an hour delay due to severe weather, the Dash kicked off around 8 pm against OL Reign.

After a scoreless first half, Houston took the lead in the 50th minute when Shea Groom found former Reign player Jasmyne Spencer for the goal.

Houston would score again in the 57th minute when Katie Naughton leaped over OL Reign defenders and put a header in the goal to secure the victory. 

Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell did not disappoint in her last game before she joins the U.S. Women’s National Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. 

On July 11, Houston hoped to win three in a row when they travelled to Chicago, IL to face the Red Stars. However, things would not go in Houston’s favor as they fell 2-1. 

Jasmyne Spencer would find Veronica Latsko in the 62nd minute for the team’s only goal. Things then went quickly downhill. 

Shea Groom scored the first goal for the Red Stars in the 73rd minute after attempting to clear the ball in the penalty area. Another own goal by former Red Star player Katie Naughton sealed the victory for Chicago in the 76th minute. As with the first own goal, Naughton attempted to clear the ball out of the penalty area, but was unable to do so. 

The Dash travel to face two-time NWSL champion North Carolina Courage on Saturday at 6:00 pm. Fans can follow the action on Paramount + or Twitch. 

The next home game is July 24 at 7:30 against the Portland Thorns.